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We want to invest in the talent pipeline to ensure the future face of ballet reflects the diversity of the society we live in. Our new Ballet Pipeline Project will provide opportunities for young dancers (aged 8-12) from underrepresented groups to realise their full potential.
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Situation
Classical ballet lacks diversity in its workforce and leadership, with structural barriers such as the cost of ballet training, the perception of a certain body aesthetic ballet companies are looking for and lack of relatable role models creating inequality of opportunity. We are raising funds to address this inequality at the earliest possible stage, and ask for your help to invest in the talent pipeline, to ensure the future face of ballet reflects and celebrates the diversity of the society.
Solution
We will provide high-quality, earlystage, ballet training programme for children aged 8-12 years, offering bursaries to make classes more accessible. The programme aims to contribute to and promote a diverse classical landscape by proactively encouraging and incentivising more dancers from traditionally underrepresented groups to participate in professional ballet training at the earliest possible point.
