| Upcoming Performances | |
| 2012 | |
| Saturday, 25th February at 3.30pm, Frenchay Hospital Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit | |
| We are delighted to be invited back to BIRU for the second year running. | |
| Friday, 16th March at 6.30pm - International Woman's Day Celebration | |
| A performance during the presentation of the Outstanding Woman's Award at Bradley Stoke Community School. | |
| April - Susan Hampshire House, Yate | |
| Our first performance at this venue. | |
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| Past Performances | |
| 2011 | |
| Sunday, 4th December - Gala Performance, Olympus Theatre, Filton College | |
| Celebrating our 3rd Anniversary, we gave a sell out performance with a mixed bill featuring highlights from The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, Don Quixote, La Esmeralda and other ballets. | |
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| Sunday, 14th August at 2.30pm and 4.30pm - St Monica Trust, Westbury-on-Trym | |
| Returning for the 3rd year running. | |
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| Friday, 15th July - Patchway Festival Variety Show at 7.30pm, Patchway Community Centre | |
| Suzy, Chloe, Sarah S and Victoria performed at this year's variety show as part of the Patchway Festival. Included in their programme were extracts from Degas, The Seasons, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty and Les Sylphides. Sarah also performed The Dying Swan. | |
| Wednesday, 22nd June at 2.30pm - Bupa Care Home Ashton | |
| A small ballet display as part of the Dance Week for the residents. | |
| Saturday, 4th June at 3pm - St Monica Trust, Cote Lane | |
| We made our first visit to Cote Lane performing a mixed bill of classical ballet extracts in this beautiful venue with it's own stage. | |
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| Monday, 23rd May at 7.30pm - The Polish Club, Clifton | |
| As part of Bristol's VegFest 2011, Ballet Bristol danced at a family evening to raise money for the charity Vegfam. | |
| Saturday, 14th May at 2pm - St.Andrew's Chruch Fete, Filton | |
| Suzy and Victoria performed a small piece in the style of the Degas ballet paintings. | |
| Saturday, 30th April - Oak Tree Care Home, Yate | |
| The Company made their first visit to Yate and performed a programme that included extracts from Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker and La Esmeralda. | |
| Saturday, 19th March at 3pm - Totterdown Methodist Church, Bristol | |
| Lee, Kate, Suzy, Victoria and Laura presented a mixed programme of classical ballet. | |
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| Saturday, 19th February at 3pm - Frenchay Hospital Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit | |
| Our first visit to BIRU at Frenchay Hospital was a wonderful experience for all the company. We presented a programme of extracts from The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and La Esmerlda. | |
| Saturday, 15th January - Patchway Community Showcase | |
| Ballet Bristol joined other local groups providing dance and performing arts opportunities in the community at this showcase event organised by The South West Winterguard Academy. We were represented by Gemma and Victoria, who danced solos from Giselle, The Nutcracker and The Seasons. Link to Bristol Evening Post feature. | |
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| 2010 | |
| Saturday, 11th December - Black and Gold Ball, Bath Pump Rooms | |
Dancing highlights from The Nutcracker, we entertained the guests at the annual Black and Gold Ball in the wonderful setting of the Bath Pump Rooms. Fundraising was in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Centre and Childline.
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Sunday, 31st October - St Monica's Trust, Westbury-on-Trym, 2.30 & 4.30pm | |
| Returning to St Monica's for the second year running. This year we will give two performances for the Nursing and Residential Home. | |
| An Afternoon of Dance - Saturday, 31st July at the Redgrave Theatre, Clifton at 5.30pm | |
A joint performance with Chelsea Ballet and Ballet Allsorts. As part of the programme, Ballet Bristol presented a new ballet 'Ballet After Degas', choreographed by company members. Bringing the beauty and grace of the ballet paintings by Degas to life. Watch the first part of the ballet The Class by the Performers Level 1 group. | |
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| Thursday, 1st July - Sports & Social Club, Patchway | |
| Celebration for the birthday of Patchway Players member, Charles. | |
| Thursday, 24th June - Rainbows, Little Stoke | |
| A dance workshop for the Rainbows. | |
| Saturday, 12th June, 2010 - Bradley Stoke Festival, Jubilee Centre | |
| Dancing at the Festival for the second year running. We did pieces from The Nutcracker, Esmeralda, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere and a pas de deux from our new ballet - Ballet After Degas. | |
| Sunday, 23rd May, 2010 - Bupa Care Home, Ashton | |
| Private performance for residents and staff. | |
| 2009 | |
Saturday, 13th December, 2009 - Come Dance With Me For Cystic Fibrosis, Olympus Theatre | |
| Dancers from Ballet Bristol took part in this fantastically diverse show raising money and awareness for the UK's most common disease. Holly, Anna and Laura danced excerpts from Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere and The Seasons. | |
| Monday, 2nd November, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre Creche | |
| Sian and Kate led a ballet workshop with the children as part of the Leisure Centre's 10 year anniversary. | |
| Sunday, 1st November, St Monica's Trust, Westbury-on-Trym | |
| A performance of ballet favourites for residents and staff followed by tea. | |
| Thursday, 23rd July - Patchway Festival Variety Show | |
| Joint performance with Patchway Players and St. Andrews's Players. Ballet Bristol danced excerpts from The Seasons, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and Esmeralda. | |
| Saturday, 13th June - Bradley Stoke Festival, Jubilee Centre | |
| We gave a performance of ballet favourites on the main stage and two free children's workshops. | |
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| Wednesday, 3rd June - BP Summer Big Screens | |
| Royal Ballet in Ondine, Millennium Square. Ballet Bristol entertained the crowds before the live broadcast. |
| Monday, 18th May - Royal British Legion, Little Stoke | |
| Lecture/demonstration for the Legion | |
| Saturday, 16th May - Bristol Fashion Show, Clifton | |
| Ballet Bristol opened and closed the show with two new works choreographed by company members Ellie Wright and Kate Williamson. You can view the performance, Sia by Ellie and Target Audience by Kate via the links. | |
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| Wednesday, 6th May - British Red Cross Charity Classical Concert, Southville | |
| An evening of classical music and dance in the picturesque setting of St. Paul's Church. | |
| Thursday, 30th April - Pre-School Workshop, Long Ashton | |
| Children's Workshop at Apple Tree Day Care Nursery. | |
| Friday, 20th March - St. Michael's Church Pre-School, Stoke Gifford | |
| Ellie, Laura and Kate spent a morning at the pre-school and after performing excerpts from Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcraker, led a workshop for the children. A wonderful time was had by all! | |
St. Michael's Church Pre-School | |
| Friday, 6th February - Patchway Baptist Church | |
| Ballet Bristol's first performance. We were delighted to take part in a fund raising event at Patchway Baptist Church, together with the Patchway Players. We performed the Mirlitons from The Nutcracker and La Calinda. We look forward to returning to Patchway Baptist Church for other events in the future. | |
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