Ballet Cymru is a touring
classical ballet company based in
Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James.[1] Currently formed of 12 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."[2]
History
Ballet Cymru, formerly Independent Ballet Wales[3] and, prior
to that, Cwmni Ballet Gwent,[4] is a touring
classical ballet company based in
Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James.[1] Currently formed of 12 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."[2]
Current Dancers
Andrea Battagia,
Krystal Lowe,
Beth Meadway,
Miguel Fernandez,
Alex Hallas,
Maria Teresa Brunello,
Joshua Feist,
Danila Marzili,
Beau Dilen,
Isobal Holland,
Robbie Moorcroft
Community work
The company undertakes education work as part of its programme.[5]