Heritage Talk: Black British Ballet, presented by Dr Bourne at Beeston Library

Heritage Talk: Black British Ballet, presented by Dr Bourne at Beeston Library

A talk through the rich history of Black dancers in British ballet from the 40s to the present day.

By Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries

Date and time

Location

Beeston Library

Foster Avenue Beeston NG9 1AE United Kingdom

About this event

    Atalk through the rich history of Black dancers in British ballet from the 40sto the present day.

    Find out more about the hiddenhistory of Black British ballet from the 40s to the present day. Hear thestories of the pioneers, from those who were denied work in the UK to those whofinally managed to smash the colour bar in Britain’s biggest companies. Thetalk is followed by a Q&A session.

    Booking information: 

    Free, due to limited spaces booking is advided. 

    Suitable for ages 9+ 

    Part of our Black British Ballet programme, for more information visit inspireculture.org.uk/BlackBritishBallet  

    Organized by

    Inspire is a Community Benefit Society which delivers a range of cultural, art, library and learning services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.

    Set up in April 2016, Inspire has charitable aims and status and covers:

    Libraries Archives Arts Adult Learning

    Education Library Service

    Inspire CollegeInspire Music

    Inspire Youth ArtsMusic Hub

    Free
    Sep 17 · 2:00 PM GMT+1