Northern Ballet School Celebrates Graduate Success with Spectacular “New York City Swing” Production
Northern Ballet School marked another successful year with a spectacular graduation celebration on Saturday 5th July, featuring the vibrant production New York City Swing followed by the official graduation ceremony at The Dancehouse in Manchester.
The performance took audiences on a thrilling journey through New York’s rich cultural landscape, showcasing the incredible versatility of our Trinity College Diploma in Professional Dance students. The production featured an impressive range of styles including Jazz, Musical Theatre, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Latin American and Commercial dance.
New York City Swing incorporated material from beloved Broadway productions including The Great Gatsby, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, whilst celebrating global artistes Frank Sinatra and Tina Turner and paying tribute to Musical Theatre icon Liza Minnelli and influential Ballet choreographer George Balanchine.
The end-of-year showcase featured students from all year groups, with the graduating Year 3 students demonstrating their remarkable progression throughout the course. Highlights included Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes and contemporary pieces set to works by composers ranging from Tchaikovsky to Steve Reich. The programme’s creative newspaper-style design added an authentic New York flavour to the proceedings.
Following the afternoon performance, families and friends gathered for the graduation ceremony at 5pm, celebrating the achievements of this year’s cohort. Several graduates have already announced impressive career developments, with placements secured at prestigious institutions and companies both in the UK and internationally.
Course Leader Jackie Gray commented:
“This year’s graduating class has demonstrated exceptional dedication and artistry throughout their studies. New York City Swing perfectly encapsulated their growth as performers and their readiness to take on the professional dance world. We’re incredibly proud of their achievements and excited to see where their careers take them next.”
Northern Ballet School continues to build upon its reputation for producing versatile, professional dancers ready to make their mark in the industry, with this year’s cohort joining a distinguished alumni network making significant contributions to dance and performance worldwide.
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