Black British dance professionals are still significantly underrepresented in every area of the industry. Their absence inevitably reinforces the perception of those with little or no relationship to ballet, that this art form is not ‘for them’. Dr Sandie Bourne, PhD

We are creating a range of products and activities to share the hidden history of black dancers in British ballet, bringing ballet to new and diverse audiences and driving change in the industry.

We are delivering this project in partnership with English National Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Libraries Connected, Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Windrush Day Fund and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.