Scottish Ballet
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Founded in 1969 by Peter Darrell, Scottish Ballet is Scotland’s national touring ballet company. Led by CEO and Artistic Director Christopher Hampson CBE, the company is committed to innovation, artistic excellence, and broadening access to dance across Scotland and beyond.
The company regularly collaborates with a range of choreographers to expand its unique repertoire and empower the next generation of choreographic voices, ensuring the company remains relevant to today’s audiences. Recent major commissions have included ‘Jess and Morgs’, Dickson Mbi, David Dawson, Helen Pickett, Sophie Laplane, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
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Scottish Ballet’s creative approach extends beyond the stage, with projects spanning film, digital platforms, and audience engagement initiatives. Community engagement activities are inspired by the repertoire, including neurological health classes, adult classes and schools’ workshops. These programmes are rooted in the company’s vision to ensure the power of dance is widely accessible.
Live performance remains a core priority, and the company tours with an orchestra whenever possible. Whether presenting established works or reimagining classics, Scottish Ballet maintains a strong focus on quality and artistic integrity.
Scottish Ballet continues to invest in work that contributes to the development of dance as an art form, while seeking to make a meaningful and lasting impact for future generations locally, nationally and internationally.
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