Note to self: Never stand next to ballerinas… You will feel like an Oompa Loompa...
Last week I attended a fundraiser in aid of the New English Ballet Theatre held at BAFTA. The dinner and auction were followed by an elegant performance by some of the 16 beautifully costumed dancers who have already joined the company.
NEBT was founded by choreographer and artistic director Karen Pilkington Miksa in the wake of huge cuts in funding for the arts in the UK. This ambitious venture will help to nurture and promote the careers of young, highly trained ballerinas whilst bringing brand new and exciting works to the stage.
Above: Joining in, putting my best sparkly ballet foot forward...
To donate to the company, or even ‘adopt’ a ballerina please go to the NEBT Just Giving page.