Pointe Black
Redefining the ballet world for the Black community
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A Black owned not-for-profit Ballet school in South London, making Ballet accessible and diverse. With classes for young people and adults, there is something for everyBODY.
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The Problem Ballet has traditionally been a Eurocentric, elitist art form excluding peop… Ruth Essel needs your support for Pointe Black Birthday Crowdfunder
Volunteer with Pointe Black
Volunteer with Pointe Black
Pointe Black (PB) is a non-profit community ballet company campaigning for racial equity within the arts. We're building a strong support network and would love to know how you might like to get involved. Whether it's helping out at shows, supporting behind the scenes, or sharing your unique skills — your input makes a real difference. This form helps us understand who’s in our village, what you might be happy to support with, and what talents you're bringing to our growing community. Thank you in advance If you have any questions, please email info@pointeblack.co.uk Thank you!
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Pointe Black Merchandise and Uniform
Pointe Black Merchandise and Uniform
Merchandise from the Pointe Black online store is now available! Each purchase helps give opportunities to more ballerinas in the community. This is more than just ballet, this is a movement
Summer 2025 Feedback
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Read our story: Reuter's article
Read our story: Reuter's article
It was a pointed comment about her Afro-braided hair that spurred Ruth Essel to carve out what she calls a safe space for Black dancers. The founder of Pointe Black Ballet School in London said when she was a child, teachers and assistants all but punished her for not fitting the traditional ballerina mould, as if she was using her race as some kind of rebellion. Those challenges inspired Essel, a deputy programme manager at a unit of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, to establish Pointe Black in 2020 at the age of 26.
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