Scottish Ballet

Scottish Ballet is Scotland's award-winning national dance company.

Scottish Ballet tours throughout the UK and internationally and employs 36 full-time dancers.

The company has strong classical technique at the root of all of its work. Its broad repertoire includes both classical and contemporary works, including seminal pieces from the 20th century modern ballet canon, signature pieces by living choreographers, new commissions for revered contemporary choreographers and full-length story ballets re-imagined with fresh relevance for a contemporary audience, creating a unique artistic identity.

As a truly national company, Scottish Ballet performs at theatres in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness and in smaller venues throughout Scotland.

The company’s long history of touring internationally includes visits to China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Portugal, Ireland and the rest of the UK.

Scottish Ballet’s many recent awards include the 2008 Critics’ Circle Award for Outstanding Repertoire (Classical), as well as being nominated for Outstanding Company at the Critics’ Circle Awards in 2009 and 2010.

The company was founded in 1957 and, in 2009, moved to new purpose-built national headquarters at the Tramway international arts centre in Glasgow, following an impressive fundraising campaign and building project.