Birmingham Royal Ballet becomes Transatlantic Chamber patron
Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), the world-renowned touring ballet company, has become a patron of the Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce.
With roots in Birmingham dating back to 1990, Birmingham Royal Ballet has earned a world class reputation for its performances of ballet and live music to a range of audiences across the UK and internationally.
The company has also received acclaim for pushing ballet into new directions under the creative leadership of global dance icon and creative director Carlos Acosta.
BRB, headquartered at the Hippodrome, has joined the Transatlantic Chamber as it embarks on ambitious plans, including a series of international tours.
Chief executive Caroline Miller said: “Birmingham Royal Ballet are delighted to join the Transatlantic Chamber.
“As a Birmingham-based cultural organisation with regional, national and international impact through our incredible touring ballet productions and education projects, we are a proud advocate for our city.
“We are particularly keen to grow our corporate connections and supporters as we embark on some ambitions plans over the coming years, which include a series of international tours.
“Our artistic director Carlos Acosta has a bold plan to deliver our mission of ‘Ballet Everywhere’ and we look forward to forging new partnerships within the Chamber.”
Sian Timmins, head of international divisions at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, of which the Transatlantic Chamber is part, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Birmingham Royal Ballet, a world class Birmingham-based institution, as a patron of the Transatlantic Chamber.
“BRB is a true powerhouse of Birmingham’s arts and cultural scene, as well as being an institution which flies the flag for our region nationally and internationally.
“We look forward to working with them as they embark on some ambitious plans in the coming months and years.”
Pictured: Birmingham Royal Ballet's acclaimed Black Sabbath: The Ballet production
