A Spring Highlight: Ballet Central 2026 hits the stage in Chipping Norton
See tomorrow’s talent, right on your doorstep!
Ballet Central returns to Chipping Norton this May with a must-see programme that captures both the joy of classical ballet and the thrill of bold new work, performed by the outstanding graduating class of London’s Central School of Ballet.
This year’s company of 35 young dancers – the future of dance – will perform at Chipping Norton Theatre on Thursday 14 May.
The 2026 programme sees tradition meet cutting edge, combining classical ballet and Broadway buzz with contemporary innovative creation.
Blending tradition with fresh energy, the Ballet Central tour features an exciting new commission by alumnus Cameron McMillan, set to the emotional and unmistakable pulse of Ravel’s Bolero.
One of Kenneth MacMillan’s earlier works, Solitaire is revived for Ballet Central by Lynn Wallis and Times Square Ballet, an excerpt from Ashley Page's Broadway musical On the Town, is set to delight audiences with its rhythm, glamour and romance.
A vibrant, accessible introduction to dance for audiences of all ages, this is set to be real moment of Spring! See tomorrow’s talent, right on your doorstep!