FEATURING
YASMINE NAGHDI & REECE CLARKE
World Ballet Stars of The Royal Ballet & Opera
SANGEUN LEE & GARETH HAW
Lead Principals of English National Ballet
International Landing
CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET
JAMES WILTON DANCE
Contemporary Dance Powerhouse and Social Media Sensation​
HARRIS BELL
Soloist of The Royal Ballet
ANAISH YILMA-PARMAR
In His Debut as Ballet Nights Host & Compère
THE ACOSTA DANCE FOUNDATION
Celebrating New Futures in Dance
BALLET NIGHTS
THE NEW YEAR'S DAY
CONCERT 2027
For the second year running, Ballet Nights returns to Cadogan Hall on New Year's Day, opening 2027 with an evening of world-class dance and live music given equal billing on one stage.
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This edition unites World Ballet Star Alina Cojocaru with Seirian Griffiths, English National Ballet Principals Katja Khaniukova and Aitor Arrieta, and Chloe Keneally and Martinho Santos to one stage.
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Contemporary work takes centre stage with a new piece from James Wilton Dance, alongside two further new works from choreographer Jordan James Bridge and a solo from choreographer-performer Rentaro Nakaaki. Live music runs through the evening with Quartet Concrète, pianist Julia Richter, and vocalists Hanna Dienes-Williams and Patrick Alexander Keefe.
The evening is hosted by Giles Pearson, with thanks to English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet.
A year on from Ballet Nights' first New Year's Day Concert, join us and begin your new year with a night of beauty, creativity, and unforgettable live performance with us.
LOCATION
Cadogan Hall, London
DATE
1st January 2027
START TIME
5:00 PM
DURATION
2 Hours
(20 Minute Interval)
PROGRAMME
PART I
"Pa-Pa-Pa-Papagena"
Performed by Hanna Dienes-Williams & Patrick Alexander Keefe & Quartet Concrete
Composer Mozart
Arr. Dominic Stokes
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Snow Pas De Deux from The Nutcracker
Danced by Chloe Keneally and Martinho Santos
Choreographed by Aaron Watkin
Composer Tchaikovsky
With Thanks to English National Ballet
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Sarabande, Cello Sonata 5 in C Minor
Perfromed by Seirian Griffiths & Joseph Barker
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup
Composer J.S. Bach
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New Work
Danced by Catherine Ochoa & Luca Di Polo
Choreographed by Jordan James Bridge
Music By Klsr & James Adrian
With Thanks to Birmingham Royal Ballet
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Bloom, Then Fade
Choreographed by Rentaro Nakaaki
Danced by Fabian Reimair, Swanice Luong,
Martinho Santos
Piano Julia Richter
Composer Franz Liszt
Costume by Rentaro Nakaaki
With thanks to English National Ballet
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Afsked (Departure) Duet
Performed by Alina Cojocaru & Seirain Griffiths
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup
Composer Boccherini
PART II
Afsked (Departure) Duet
Performed by Alina Cojocaru & Seirain Griffiths
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup
Composer Boccherini
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New Work
Performed by Sarah Jane Taylor & James Wilton
James Wilton Dance
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What is Left.
Danced by Catherine Ochoa & Luca Di Polo
Choreographed by Jordan James Bridge
Composer Bach
Lighting Design by Chris Wilkinson
Costume Design by Stevie Stewart
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Nature Boy
Created & Performed by Rentaro Nakaaki
Composer Ahbez
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Don Quixote Suite
Performed by Katja Khaniukova & Aitor Arrieta
Choreography Marius Petipa
Composer Ludwig Minkus
With Thanks to English National Ballet
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Compère
Giles Pearson
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
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
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