All In! Choreographers’ Learning Journey

The NYB choreographers’ learning journey began in the training days delivered in December 2022 and culminated in the All In! Company performance in Brighton in September 2023.

* Photo © Jules Renahan

# Photo © Ciara Clayton

A group of people are sitting, kneeling or laying down in a circle, drawing and writing.

December 2022: Beyond Ballet® choreographers Ross Black & Hannah George took part in three All In! CPD sessions led by Jo Meredith (NYB Creative Director) and Natasha Britton (Artistic Director, Parable Dance).*

Six dancers standing on one leg with one arm folded over the other.

December 2022: The CPD choreographers took part in a practical session with independent artist Vicky Malin exploring movement translation.*

Four dancers with their arms lifted diagonally facing a projection of a dancer in a wheelchair on the wall.

December 2022: During the CPD choreographers took part in a practical session with NYB Ambassador, Joe Powell-Main, exploring translated ballet repertoire.*

Three dancers standing with either one or two arms raised above their heads. There are three red chairs behind them.

December 2022: During the CPD choreographers had the opportunity to work with and lead an inclusive ballet class for Parable Dance dancers. This enabled them to put into practice the skills that they had learned.*

Two dancers lunging towards each other whilst both holding a yellow piece of material whilst two people are sat on the floor observing them.

April 2023: the choreographers piloted their inclusive teaching skills whilst working with a group of Parable Dance dancers and National Youth Ballet dancers during our creative workshop day.*

A group of four dancers stand together. Two are pointing forwards and the other two are observing this.

April 2023: the choreographers led a creative session with a group of NYB and Parable dancers inspired by The Rainbow Bear story.*

Ballet teacher is demonstrating with their arm extended out to the side. In the background the participants are observing this demonstration.

August 2023: the choreographers spent four days teaching and choreographing the company of Parable and NYB dancers. Ross Black teaches a ballet barre.*

Dancers in varying positions. Some dancers are setaed on chairs and others standing and holding onto a ballet barre with arms extended with either one or two arms in fifth position.

August 2023: the choreographers spent four days teaching and choreographing the company of Parable and NYB dancers. Ross Black teaches a ballet barre.*

Dancers are reaching diagonally with the teacher demonstrating in front of them.

August 2023: the choreographers spent four days teaching and choreographing the company of Parable and NYB dancers. Hannah teaches an adage exercise.*

Two dancers holding both their hands facing each other and smiling.

August 2023: the choreographers spent four days teaching and choreographing the company of Parable and NYB dancers. Hannah works with a dancer to develop their choreography.*

Two dancers standing back to back with arms folded in front of them. One dancer is in a costume.

August 2023: the choreographers spent four days teaching and choreographing the company of Parable and NYB dancers. Ross and a young dancer prepare for the performance.#

Two dancers in costume, one standing and one seated, both have their arms extended out. There are two people behind them observing this.

August 2023: The choreographers introduce the Romeo and Juliet performance alongside two dancers and young leaders.#