

FEATURING
YASMINE NAGHDI & REECE CLARKE
Star Principals of The Royal Ballet
GARETH HAW & SANGEUN LEE
Star Lead Principals of English National Ballet
CONSTANCE DEVERNAY-LAURENCE
Former Principal of Scottish Ballet & Star of Prime Video's Étoile
PCK Dance
Scottish Based Dance Pioneers
JAMES WILTON DANCE
Leading Voices in UK Contemporary Dance
BALLET NIGHTS
EDINBURGH
Following acclaimed performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, a triumphant return to Glasgow, and a celebrated tour across the UK, Ballet Nights arrives at the magnificent Usher Hall for a spectacular Valentine's Edition.
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This unforgettable evening brings together world-class ballet artists, rising stars, and breathtaking live music in a programme that celebrates romance, passion, and the timeless beauty of dance. Whether you're planning the perfect Valentine's date, celebrating with friends, or simply treating yourself to an extraordinary night at the theatre, there's a place for you here — classical and contemporary sit side by side, each piece introduced by Ballet Nights founder and compère Jamiel Devernay-Laurence, welcoming newcomers and devotees alike into an experience unlike any other.
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This Edinburgh debut is led by Star Principals of The Royal Ballet Yasmine Naghdi and Reece Clarke, alongside Star Lead Principals of English National Ballet Sangeun Lee and Gareth Haw, and Constance Devernay-Laurence, former Principal of Scottish Ballet and star of Prime Video's Étoile.
Contemporary voices are brought to the stage by Scottish-based dance pioneers PCK Dance and leading UK contemporary company James Wilton Dance. Expect a carefully curated collection of iconic pas de deux, contemporary masterpieces, and exclusive new works, performed by internationally renowned dancers from around the globe.
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This Valentine's season, fall in love with dance.
TICKETS FROM
£29.50
Edinburgh
2 & 3 Sept 2026 | Usher Hall Edinburgh
DURATION
1 Hour 50 Minutes
(20 Minute Interval)
START TIME
19:30
A compilation show of towering choreographers and dancers that seeks to widen the form’s appeal while offering a platform for fresh stars.
★★★★★ THE LIST
Lots of laugh-out-loud moments balanced with plenty of jaw-dropping virtuosity.
★★★★ BACHTRACK
Flying the flag for the future of dance.
★★★★★ THE HERALD
PROGRAMME
PART I
Chopin Ballade No. 1 in G Minor
Performed by Viktor Erik Emanuel
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White Swan Pas De Deux, Act II Swan Lake
Performed by Sangeun Lee & Gareth Haw
Choreographer Marius Petipa
Music Tchaikovsky
With Thanks to English National Ballet
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It's A Crime
PCK DANCE
Danced by Isabelle Evans & James Pett
Music by SADE
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Underbelly
Danced by 2nd Year Students of The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Choreographed By Nicholas Shoesmith
Music by Bosso
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New Work
Danced by Naia Bautista
Choreographed by Maddie Squire
Kindly Supported by Andrew Coleman
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Metamorphosis I
Performed by Sangeun Lee & Gareth Haw
Choreographer David Dawson
Composer Phillip Glass
Costume Eddie Grundy & David Dawson
Lighting by Bert Dalhuijsen
With Thanks To English National Ballet​​
PART II
Chopin Etude in C Sharp Minor
Performed by Viktor Erik Emanuel
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Moonlight
Performed by Constance Devernay-Laurence & Gareth Haw
Choreographed by Florent Melac
Composer Mozart
With Thanks to London City Ballet
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Work To Be Announced
Blacbrik
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COCO
The UK Debut of Panama's Premier Contemporary Dance Company
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The Four Seasons - “Summer”
Choreographed & Danced by Sarah Jane Taylor and James Wilton
Composed by Max Richter
Design & Costume by Vibeke Andersen​​​​
Created with support from Dance East and using a grant from Arts Council England.
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Corsaire Pas De Deux
Performed by Yasmine Naghdi & Reece Clarke
Choreographed by Marius Petipa and Konstantin Sergeyev
Composer Adolphe Adam
With Thanks to The Royal Ballet & Opera
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Compère
Jamiel Devernay Laurence
A compilation show of towering choreographers and dancers that seeks to widen the form’s appeal while offering a platform for fresh stars.
★★★★★ THE LIST
Lots of laugh-out-loud moments balanced with plenty of jaw-dropping virtuosity.
★★★★ BACHTRACK
Flying the flag for the future of dance.
★★★★★ THE HERALD
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