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MA Alumni

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Graduates of the MA Classical Ballet Performance course are well-equipped to pursue diverse opportunities in the professional dance world.

During their studies, they gain extensive performance experience, both with the Company in main stage and children's ballets, as well through their own showcase production. This exposure helps them develop their artistry, refine their technical skills, and build a strong professional identity.

Graduates may transition into careers as performers in ballet companies, freelance dance artists, choreographers, or educators. Other examples of graduate pathways include dance production and further training in dance physiotherapy.

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Tobey I’Anson

Graduate Programme 2024
British Festival Ballet
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Maddie de Andrade

Graduate Programme 2023
Northern Ballet- 2024
Studying for BSC Physiotherapy Teesside University
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Albert González Orts

Graduate Programme 2019
Northern Ballet
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Dominique Larose

Graduate Programme 2014
Northern Ballet
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MA Classical Ballet Performance

The Academy of Northern Ballet is proud to announce the launch of an MA in Classical Ballet Performance.
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MA Fees & Finance

As you will be on NSCD’s student registry, if you are a UK (home fee paying student) you are entitled to the same financial assistance as students at UK Universities.
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MA Programme Specification

Validated by Northern School of Contemporary Dance
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MA Course Staff

The Northern Ballet staff who will train you.
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Header photo of Dominique Larose as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet taken by Tristram Kenton.