Royal Ballet dancers aim to inspire school pupils in Bradford

Excerpts of famous dances including from Swan Lake will be performed to children

More than 200 children in Bradford will take to the stage alongside some of the world's best ballet dancers in a bid to make the art form more accessible.

Primary school pupils will join dance sessions hosted by the Royal Opera House (ROH) at the Alhambra Theatre.

Bradford-born dancer Tom Whitehead, principal character artist of the Royal Ballet, will work with the children.

The sessions are part a three-year partnership between the ROH and Bradford's City of Culture team.

The ROH, which is home to the Royal Ballet, said the sessions, on Monday, aimed to introduce children to ballet and its dancers, who would demonstrate elements of classical ballet accompanied by a Royal Ballet pianist.

The ROH wants to make ballet accessible to people from all backgrounds

Excerpts from famous works such as Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet will be performed by dancers in full costume.

The children will have chance to join in on the stage and speak to the dancers, the ROH said.

The ROH's three-year programme of work in Bradford was announced last year ahead of its tenure as City of Culture in 2025.

The company will partner with organisations to provide a range of events, performances and activities for young people and local communities.