An oral history of dance

A History of British ballet captured by the testimony of people within…

Our aim since 2002 has been to record interviews with some of those who have been instrumental in developing British ballet in the 20th Century and beyond.

Podcasts

Explore the history of British dance through the voices and stories of dancers and other participants.

Explore Our Timeline

Discover the history of British ballet through a timeline of key dates.

Grace Notes

A series of essays written by philosophers, playwrights, conductors and composers to provide cultural and historical context.

The Evolution of Ballet

Dance is a vibrant, ever-changing artform.

Discover its broad reach and how Voices of British Ballet highlights the ‘passing on’ of a shared history that secures dance’s relevance in our culture.