Recent comments suggesting that young people are no longer interested in ballet have reignited a longstanding debate across the cultural sector. Are ballet and opera becoming disconnected from younger generations, or are traditional arts evolving in ways we don't always recognise?
Join us for an online discussion to explore how ballet, opera and other traditional artforms can remain relevant, accessible and inspiring for young people while maintaining the artistic excellence and heritage that make them unique.
In this Cultural Sector Masterclass session, you will hear from:
- Tina Ramdeen – Director of Learning and Participation at Royal Ballet and Opera.
- Sonia Hyams - Executive Director at Pegasus Opera
- Lauren Monaghan‑Pisano - Director of Strategy and Partnerships at ENO and London Coliseum
- Tom Rogers, Creative Content Producer, Birmingham Royal Ballet
This Masterclass series will be hosted by Clare Murphy, a storyteller, speaker and consultant who brings the ancient art of story firmly into the contemporary world where it belongs.
This event may be particularly relevant for anyone who is interested in:
- Working with children and young people in creative settings
- The future of culture and the arts
- Ballet, opera, and traditional artforms
- Making programmes accessible, inclusive and relevant
What You'll Gain
- Insights from peers working across ballet and opera with children and young people
- Examples of successful youth-focused initiatives and programmes
- Perspectives on accessibility, participation and representation
- A deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing traditional artforms today
- An opportunity to reflect on what the future of arts engagement could look like
This free CPD is a part of A New Direction's Cultural Sector Masterclass series for creative learning professionals to reflect upon and strengthen your practice. This session is only available online and won't be recorded.
