Yesterday was the National UK Day of Dance, and we're celebrating by highlighting the incredible work of Pointe Black, an inclusive dance school in Wandsworth breaking barriers in ballet.
Led by Ruth Essel, the Pointe Black studio creates a space for young people from all backgrounds to experience the creative, physical, and mental health benefits of dance, while being unapologetically themselves.
Through our Black History 365 Grant and Welcome to Wandsworth Project Grant, we have been proud to support Pointe Black as they continue to grow their presence in the creative sector.
From performing at Strictly Wandsworth during our year as London Borough of Culture to bringing their powerful production Overcome to the stage, their work continues to inspire audiences and open doors for the next generation.
Find out more about Pointe Black's amazing work:
Want to catch more dance in Wandsworth?
Don’t miss hundreds of dancers taking over the iconic Battersea Power Station at The Beat Goes On on Saturday 21 March. Enjoy free performances and workshops from an incredible line-up, including Pointe Black, Lucie Benson School of Dance, the Royal Academy of Dance, London Children’s Ballet, SASalsa, Tavaziva, Flow Dance and more!
