Northern Ballet

Northern Ballet — Dance Classes In Leeds

Northern Ballet is a professional dance company based in the Quarry Hill area of Leeds, known for its touring productions and narrative ballets. Alongside its stage work, the organisation has a long-standing connection with audiences and dancers across the region. It is a cornerstone of the city's cultural life rather than a small local studio.

About Northern Ballet

Audiences describe memorable, emotionally moving performances and a company that engages warmly with its supporters. Reviewers praise the diversity of the dancers and the care taken over both large productions and community events.

Classes & Dance Styles

As a professional company with an academy tradition, Northern Ballet is a natural reference point for anyone exploring ballet classes in Leeds or the broader world of dance classes in Leeds and dance lessons in Leeds. While the company is best known for its stage work, the city around it offers routes into ballet for different ages and abilities. Those weighing up adult dance classes in Leeds, salsa classes in Leeds or line dancing in Leeds will find the company a useful starting point for understanding the local scene.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

If you are attending a class or open event, expect a professional but welcoming setting where the standard is high and the guidance clear. Comfortable clothing you can move in and appropriate soft shoes are sensible, and it is worth checking details in advance.

Location & Contact

The company is based centrally in Leeds near Quarry Hill, an area well served by the city's transport links and within reach of the main station.

• Address: 2 St Cecilia St, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA
• Phone: +44 113 220 8000
• Website: https://northernballet.com/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 8:30 am-8:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am-8:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am-8:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am-8:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am-8:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am-6 pm

What Dancers Say About Northern Ballet

4.7/5 from 34 Google reviews.

To all the members of the Company appearing this evening 1st October 2014 at Nottingham's Theatre Royal in The Great Gatsby:

Thank you for a wonderful evening of dance and music. I read the novel many years ago, saw the film with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow and when I saw you were performing this I did wonder what it would be like. The emotions shown by the dancers, their interpretation of the music and the costumes were just amazing.

I have been to many of your ballets and I always wonder what you will bring to us the next year but as always your wonderful company and musicians neve— Violet Kirk

Hi, all, went to the Dinner /Dance, last Friday, a nice welcome from Richard, to me and my wife, a welcome drink, then the agenda, Wow 10 out of 10, great meal, and the Dancers, from students to Adults, we're fantastic, Everyone chatted to you, Well organised,
An emotional experience, from an old Punk rocker, Go see the Northern Ballet,
MC, Jon, kept it going, funny chap,
We'll go again,
Well done to All the Team, Bedford chap, ex Halifax, 5 Stars— Edward48 Loughr

My son and daughter went to the Lyceum Theatre (Crewe) to watch the Ugly Duckling. Not only did they thoroughly enjoy it, but I was so pleased to see such diverse group of ballet dancers. Thank You Northern Ballet ! It means so much to us!— Kurt Arendse

Incredible facilities and world class tuition. You would struggle to find a better place to learn ballet.— Matthew Papworth

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa is quite learnable once the basic timing settles, and most beginners make quick early progress. A structured class is the easiest way in.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, complete non-dancers regularly take up salsa and find their feet in a beginner class. No prior experience is expected.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Yes, adults can absolutely learn ballet, and dedicated beginner classes make it accessible. Progress is matched to your starting point.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age that is too late for enjoying ballet as recreation and exercise. It is simply a matter of finding the right level of class.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Typical foundations are the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, shuffle and a pivot turn. These cover most beginner routines.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Short, repetitive four-wall dances are the friendliest place to start. A local beginner class can point you to a good first one.

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