Ballet Black

Yeah, we'll talk about that.

But we're going to start with Ballet Black.

I love ballet.

I absolutely adore it.

So, yeah, obviously ballet is my passion.

It was my first true love at the age of two.

But yeah, Ballet Black.

So this is Casa Poncho's 25th anniversary programme of Ballet Black.

all the legislation and the government policy that comes out has an impact in terms of cultural policy as well and what gets an opportunity to shine.

Yes, because in fact, you know, if you look at work, established British artists like Sonia Boyce, Turner Priseman, Anish Kapoor, Sir Steve McQueen, UK's first black ballet company, Ballet Black, all recognised and critically acclaimed.

But you're not talking about these established artists, aren't you? You're talking about grassroots organisations and what does making the invisible visible look like?

Making them visible, visible is like sitting in a room, being the only black person in that room, but still you're not seen and you can't exactly miss you.