Thank you DRUM!

Balletomane would like to thank DRUM for their generous £100 donation. The money was raised as part of DRUM's Step By Step art program. Balletomane performed and posed for paintings, drawings and ceramic art.

Please see below for more information about DRUM and their programs for people with disabilities.

Summer Season

Balletomane is currently preparing a new Mixed Bill for their Summer Season. This will include excerpts from Don Quixote and La Bayadère. Performances will take place between April and July and are targeted at adults who are elderly, disabled, or suffering from illness. If you would like further information about arranging a performance at your location please see our contact page.

Apprentices

Balletomane is pleased to announce that three new Apprentices have joined the company this season. Following their successful audition, Claire Alajooz, Veronica Berezowsky and Sue Choi will be understudying roles in this summer's performances.
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DRUM

DRUM, Disability Recreation Unity Movement, invited Balletomane dancers to act as models for their 2007 arts project. Following a live performance and still model session, DRUM artists created drawings, paintings and sculptures of the Balletomane dancers. Many of the pieces were auctioned in aid of DRUM, while others will be exhibited on April 19th at the Watford Coliseum.

DRUM provides day services & support for adults with physical &/or sensory disabilities & their carers. They offer innovative activities such as sessions in art, creative crafts, textiles, ceramics and sculpture along with group fitness and outdoor activities.

Please see the DRUM Website for more infomation.

Ballet Among The Books

Ballet Among the Books is an exciting series for young people which will bring the magic of dance to libraries around Central and Greater London. Following a successful season of performances last winter, Balletomane is again, presenting it's unique half hour Nutcracker Ballet. Designed to provide both fun and learning, for children ages 3-10 years old, Balletomane also offer post performance workshops at many of the libraries. Please visit our What's On page for locations and dates of performances. If you are a library interested in learning more please visit our contact page.

Ballet Among The Books

Ballet Among the Books brought the magic of dance to libraries around Central and Greater London with a unique half hour Nutcracker Ballet. Following the success of our Library Series over the winter, Balletomane is pleased to anounce a new season of performances from November 2007 through January 2008. If you are a library interested in learning more about our performance, which is targeted at chidlren ages 3-10 years old, please visit our contact page.

Balletomane is currently preparing a new Mixed Bill for their Summer Season. This will include excerpts from various classical ballets including Sleeping Beauty and Giselle. Performances will take place between April and August and are targeted at adults, especialy people who are elderly, disabled, or suffering from illness. If you would like further information about arranging a performance at your location please see our contact page.

New Apprentices

Auditions for new company dancers took place on Sunday February 25th and 5 new dancers have now joined Balletomane as company apprentices. We are still looking for backstage helpers or people who have seamstress skills willing to volunteer their time!

All of our performances are given for free to children's groups, and people who are elderly, disabled, or suffering from illness. It is a wonderful way to get involved in philanthropy and furthering the arts. If you are interested in helping please visit our contact page

Company Auditions

Auditions for new company dancers will take place in North West London on Sunday February 25th. The auditions are for apprentice positions within Balletomane. Female dancers need to be of an Intermediate or Advanced level, Male dancers should be of an Elementary level or above. No previous performance experience is required.

All rehearsals take place on Sundays with performances on several weekends throughout the year. All dancers are volunteers so it is well suited to people who have other full-time employment. If you are interested in auditioning or just want to find out more, please visit our contact page.

We are also looking for backstage helpers or people who have seamstress skills willing to volunteer their time! All of our performances are given for free to children's groups, and people who are elderly, disabled, or suffering from illness. It is a wonderful way to get involved in philanthropy and furthering the arts.

Ballet Among The Books

Ballet Among the Books is an exciting new series for libraries which will bring the magic of dance to libraries around Central and Greater London. This winter season Balletomane is presenting a unique half hour Nutcracker Ballet which includes fun for chidlren ages 3-10 years old. Please visit our What's On page for locations and dates of performances. If you are a library interested in learning more please visit our contact page.

Performance for Southwark Council.

Residents and members of several Southwark elderly care homes and disabled groups enjoyed an afternoon performance by Balletomane. Afterwards the dancers stayed to chat with the audience and provided the opportunity to see their costumes up-close. Please see our gallery for more photos of the event.

It is difficult to convey just how special such a night is for people who often can only get out of their front room for one night a month.

Your girls were beautiful, elegant, controlled and just delightful."
--Jack Debnam - Bushey Action on Disability