The Royal Ballet
Kevin O’Hare CBE
Director
Koen Kessels
Music Director
Sir Wayne McGregor CBE
Resident Choreographer
Christopher Wheeldon OBE
Artistic Associate
Heather Baxter
Administrative Director
Christopher Saunders
Rehearsal Director
Shane Kelly
Clinical Director Ballet Healthcare
Insights: Ballet Black – 25 years
Monday 23 February 2026 7.45pm
Please note that casting is subject to change up until the start of the performance. Please continue to check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Approximate Timings
This event will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
Cast
- Presenter
Monique Jonas
- Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of Ballet Black
Cassa Pancho
- Dancers of Ballet Black
Megan Chiu
Isabela Coracy
Acaoã De Castro
Taraja Hudson
Mikayla Isaacs
Love Kotiya
Bhungane Mehlomakulu
Helga Paris-Morales
Elijah Peterkin
Ruby Runham
Ebony Thomas
Insights
- Director of Learning and Participation
Jillian Barker
- Head of Public Engagement
Emma Head
- Insights Producer
Aisling Henihan
The Royal Ballet
- Director
Kevin O’Hare CBE
- Music Director
Koen Kessels
- Resident Choreographer
Sir Wayne McGregor CBE
- Artistic Associate
Christopher Wheeldon OBE
- Administrative Director
Heather Baxter
- Rehearsal Director
Christopher Saunders
- Clinical Director Ballet Healthcare
Shane Kelly
Programme
Ingoma (2019)
Choreography – Mthuthuzeli November
Music – Peter Johnson and Mthuthuzeli November
Dancers – Dancers of Ballet Black
...all towards hope (2026)
Choreography – Hope Boykin
Music – Bill Laurance
Dancers – Dancers of Ballet Black
Guidance
Suitable for all
Further information
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