LOUISE BENNETT

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Return to the UK!

Big news! I have returned to the UK after two wonderful years in Düsseldorf. I am so grateful for the invaluable experience and the beautiful people I met during my time in Germany.

I decided to return to the UK in summer 2022, and led The National Youth Ballet of Great Britain through their summer season as Artistic Director. The season, named ‘re|generation’, marked a triumphant return to the stage after several very difficult years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Promotional material for National Youth Ballet’s ‘re|generation’ season. Photo: Mark Senior, Design: HDK

We completed an intensive 9 day rehearsal period at Elmhurst Ballet School, followed by three performances at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham and a Gala Performance at Sadler’s Wells in London.

I was so incredibly proud and grateful to take on this role during this very special season, as I am passionate about the work NYB is doing to provide empowering and enriching opportunities for young people.

I am now based in London working on a freelance basis in the UK and abroad, and am excited to take all the skills and experiences I have gained into the next chapter. Thank you Ballett am Rhein and National Youth Ballet!