Programme
Performers
The UK debut of Pittsburgh Ballet, a leading American dance voice
B.Dance, Taiwan’s celebrated voices in dance innovation
Denys Cherevychko, international guest Principal Artist
Ixan Llorca Ferrer & Samara Downs, stars of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Peter Darrell CBE, celebrating a British choreographic legacy
A new work by Rentaro Nanaaki, emerging choreographic voice of English National Ballet
Germain Zambi Krump, contemporary French fusion star
English National Ballet School, new futures in dance
Quartet Concrete, emerging voices in contemporary and classical music
Viktor Erik Emanuel Ballet Nights house concert pianist
Compere to be announced
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Now in its eleventh London edition, Ballet Nights 011: Convergence, brings together tradition and innovation, presented through a signature blend of intimacy, excellence and ambition.
Ballet Nights 011 unites artists and companies across Europe, Asia, and North America with voices shaping the future of dance in the UK. Classical, contemporary, underground, and international perspectives meet on one stage, reflecting Ballet Nights’ belief in dialogue across generations, geographies, and styles.
Live music remains central, with house concert pianist Viktor Erik Emanuel joined by Quartet Concrete performing Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 9. World star Denys Cherevychko appears in iconic repertoire and rare contemporary work, alongside new voices including Paris-based artist Germain Zambi and English National Ballet choreographer Rentaro Nanaaki.
International perspectives are foregrounded with the Ballet Nights debut of Taiwan’s B.DANCE and the first UK appearance by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, while lineage is honoured through Peter Darrell CBE’s Cheri Pas de Deux, performed by dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
“Eclectic and adventurous” The Times
★★★★★ “Full marks for this electric and thoroughly enjoyable night out” LondonTheatre1
Age guidance: children aged 5+ accompanied by an adult at all times are welcome.
Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)
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• Bottomless fizz before and between performances
• Meet & Greet with featured artists
• Personal welcome from host and compère
• Professional event photography
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• Network with artists, guests, and industry leaders
• A premium, hosted Ballet Nights experience
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Part i
String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59 No. 3, ‘Razumovsky’
Performed by Quartet Concrete
Composer: Beethoven
Les bourgeois
Performed by Denys Cherevychko
Choreographed by Ben Van Cauwenbergh
Music by Jacques Brel
Frame
Created & performed by Germain Zambi
Music by Balmorhea
Costume by Germain Zambi
Etudes on a Theme of Satie
Performed by English National Ballet School
Choreographed by Lynne Charles & Juan Eymar
With thanks to English National Ballet School
Floating Flowers
Performed by Shu-Han Yeh & Hsin-Chien Chou
Choreographed by Po-Cheng Tsai
With thanks to B.DANCE Company, Taiwan
Supported by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government, and the National Culture and Arts Foundation, Taiwan
Part ii
Toccata, Op.11
Performed by Viktor Erik Emanuel
Composer: Prokofiev
Voyage
Danced by Denys Cherevychko
Choreographed by Renato Zanella
Piano: Viktor Erik Emanuel
Composer: Mozart
Pas de Deux from Chéri
Performed by Ixan Llorca Ferrer & Samara Downs
Choreographed by Peter Darrell CBE
Composer: David Earl
Designer: Philip Prowse
Taught from the Benesh Movement Notation by Kristin Johnson
With thanks to the Peter Darrell Trust and Birmingham Royal Ballet
Bloom, Then Fade
Choreographed by Rentaro Nakaaki
Danced by Fabian Reimair, Emily Suzuki & Martinho Santos
Piano: Julia Richter
Composer: Liszt
Costume by Rentaro Nakaaki
With thanks to English National Ballet
The London Debut of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Performed by Dancers of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Featuring new work by Trey Parker
With thanks to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
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