FEATURING
The UK Debut of
PITTSBURG BALLET
A Leading American Dance VoiceHi Rulac
DENYS CHEREVYCHKO
International World Star Principal
B.DANCE
Taiwan's Celebrated Voices in Dance Innovation
IXAN LLORCA FERRER & SAMARA DOWNS
Stars of Birmingham Royal Ballet
PETER DARRELL CBE
Celebrating a British Choreographic Legacy
GERMAIN ZAMBI
Legendary Krump Contemporary Fusion Star From France
New Work By
RENTARO NANAAKI
Emerging Choreographic Voice of English National Ballet
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL
New Futures In Dance
QUARTET CONCRETE
Emerging Voices in Contemporary and Classical Music
VIKTOR ERIK EMANUEL
Ballet Nights House Concert Pianist
BALLET NIGHTS 011
CONVERGENCE
Now in its eleventh London edition, Ballet Nights 011: Convergence, brings together tradition and innovation, presented through a signature blend of intimacy, excellence and ambition.
Ballet Nights 011 unites artists and companies across Europe, Asia, and North America with voices shaping the future of dance in the UK. Classical, contemporary, underground, and international perspectives meet on one stage, reflecting Ballet Nights’ belief in dialogue across generations, geographies, and styles.
Live music remains central, with house concert pianist Viktor Erik Emanuel joined by Quartet Concrete performing Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 9. World star Denys Cherevychko appears in iconic repertoire and rare contemporary work, alongside new voices including Paris-based artist Germain Zambi and English National Ballet choreographer Rentaro Nanaaki.
International perspectives are foregrounded with the Ballet Nights debut of Taiwan’s B.DANCE and the first UK appearance by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, while lineage is honoured through Peter Darrell CBE’s Cheri Pas de Deux, performed by dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
LOCATION
Cadogan Hall, London
DATE
29th April 2026
START TIME
7:30PM
DURATION
2 Hours
(20 Minute Interval)
PROGRAMME
PART I
String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59 No. 3 (“Razumovsky”)
Performed by Quartet Concrete
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
---
Les Bourgeois
Performed by Denys Cherevychko
Choreographed by Ben Van Cauwenbergh
Music by Jacques Brel
---
Frame
Created and Performed by Germain Zambi
Music by Balmorhea
Costume by Germain Zambi
---
Etudes on a Theme of Satie
Performed by Second Year Students of The English National Ballet School
Choreographed by Lynne Charles & Juan Eymar
With thanks to English National Ballet
---
Floating Flowers
Performed by Shu-Han Yeh, Hsin-Chien Chou
Choreographed by Po-Cheng Tsai
With thanks to B.DANCE Company, Taiwan
Supported by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government, and the National Culture and Arts Foundation, Taiwan
PART II
Tocata, Op. 11
Performed by Viktor Erik Emanuel
Composer Prokofiev
---
Voyage
Performed by Denys Cherevychko
Choreographed by Renato Zanella
Piano by Viktor Erik Emanuel
Composer Mozart
---
Pas De Deux from “Chéri”
Performed by Ixan Llorca Ferrer & Samara Downs
Choreographed by Peter Darrell CBE
Composer David Earl
Designer Philip Prowse
Taught from the Benesh Movement Notation by Kristin Johnson
With Thanks to the Peter Darrell Trust and Birmingham Royal Ballet
---
Bloom, Then Fade
Choreographed by Rentaro Nakaaki
Danced by Fabian Reimair, Emily Suzuki, Martinho Santos
Piano Julia Richter
Composer Franz Liszt
Costume by Rentaro Nakaaki
With thanks to English National Ballet
---
The London Debut of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Performed by Dancers of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Featuring new work by Trey Parker
With Thanks To Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
---
Compére
Jamiel Devernay Laurence
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
YOUR VIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Exclusive access to the Ballet Nights VIP Lounge
Bottomless fizz before and between performances
Meet & Greet with featured artists
Personal welcome from host and compère
Professional event photography
Downloadable images within one week
Network with artists, guests, and industry leaders
A premium, hosted Ballet Nights experience
JOIN OUR STORY
Subscribe now to receive exclusive access to show updates, behind-the-scenes insights, performer spotlights, and priority offers for Ballet Nights events. Be part of the experience – sign up now.
.png)
*UK Phone Numbers Only
EVENT PARTNER
