New Creations Collective

13/10/2026

✨ Cast Announcement ✨

With our winter performances fast approaching we are delighted to start announcing our brilliant 2026 cast...

First up Rena Ishikawa!

Originally from Kumamoto, Japan, Rena started ballet at the age of five and then went on to train at Central School of Ballet, graduating from University of Kent with a BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Performance.
Rena has danced with Ballet de Barcelona in Spain, and then joined Mystic Ballet in Connecticut, USA, where she performed various repertoires including ‘The NutCracker’ ‘Swan Lake’ ‘Paquita’ ‘Peter and Wolf’ in both soloists and corps ballet roles. She later toured Finland with International Classical Ballet for ‘The Nutcracker’.

Rena has now returned to London to continue developing her career and is delighted to be joining New Creation Collective for the Nutcracker and Swan Lake tour!

To find out more about our upcoming performances please visit: https://www.newcreationscollective.com/immersive-creations

📍 Peterborough Cathedral — 29 October
📍 Chelmsford Cathedral — 31 October
📍 Leicester Cathedral — 20 November
📍 West Horsley Place, Surrey — 28 & 29 November
📍 Hever Castle, Kent — 2 December
📍 Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire — 6 December

Tickets now on sale!

28/09/2026

BALLET CLASSICS AT THE CATHEDRAL

We’re delighted to be bringing "Ballet Classics at the Cathedral" back this autumn, with performances at three brand-new cathedrals ✨

Following the success of last year’s performances, we’re also expanding the programme, with an extended selection of highlights from "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless music and performed by our exceptional cast of dancers.

Expect beautiful costumes, iconic choreography and some of ballet’s most unforgettable characters — with a few new additions to the programme this year… 🖤 🦢

📍 Peterborough Cathedral — 29 October, 2.30pm & 7pm
📍 Chelmsford Cathedral — 31 October, 2.30pm & 7pm
📍 Leicester Cathedral — 20 November, 7pm

Experience the magic of classical ballet surrounded by the extraordinary architecture of these historic cathedrals.

Tickets now on sale: newcreationscollective.com/immersive-creations

15/09/2026

Thank you to all who have applied to the casting so far. As always we are overwhelmed by the number and standard of applications and want to thank everyone who has taken the time to express their interest in working with us!

The deadline for female applications has now closed however we are EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR MALE APPLICANTS TILL 20 SEPTEMBER

Male dancers we need to hear from you!! Please spread the word and apply!!

01/09/2026

CASTING CALL | MALE & FEMALE BALLET DANCERS 📣

New Creations Collective are casting two male and two female ballet dancers for our upcoming winter performances of "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker."

We are looking for dancers with solid classical technique, excellent partnering skills and good acting ability. Dancers must have excellent stamina and pointework ability in order to dance lead roles such as Odette, Black Swan and Sugar Plum Fairy.

Audition: By invitation only on Friday 25th September in Kent

Applicants must be available for all performance dates as listed on the full casting call on our website and have the right to work in the UK.

For further details and information on how to apply please visit https://www.newcreationscollective.com/dancer-casting

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5PM, 14TH SEPTEMBER

21/07/2026

We're so excited to share some highlights from our recent performance of The Secret Garden Promenade at Penshurst Place as part of Hever Festival's Midsummer Glow Fest. 🌿💚✨

What an unforgettable evening it was! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it so special.

The good news? There's still one more opportunity to experience this magical journey... The best news? It's FREE!

📍 Wednesday 5th August
🌿 National Trust Wimpole Estate, Cambridge
🎟️ FREE to attend (advance booking required)

Step into the story and follow Mary through the beautiful walled garden at Wimpole as this much-loved tale unfolds all around you in a truly immersive dance performance.

Book your free tickets via the link below – we can't wait to see you there! ✨

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate/events/bbb8dbab-3a0f-416a-99eb-8c88aa2753f2

Credits:
Music by Adam Kornas
Choreography by Nina Monteiro
Directed & Produced by Hulya Levent
Costumes by Eloise Dalton

Dancers - Anna Yilaho, Rachel Yang Ting Li
Musician - Penny Cairney-Leeming

06/07/2026

OPEN CLASS 🩰

New Creations Collective welcome you to come along and join us for Professional Level Open Ballet Class. Please see details below:

Thursday 23 July 10am-12pm
Open Ballet Class

📍Location: Acosta Dance Centre in Woolwich
(Elizabeth line Woolwich Station is just a 3-minute walk away)

These classes are only suitable for dancers of a professional level who have completed vocational training.

Classes must be booked in advance via the link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/newcreationscollective/2298059

We look forward to meeting you!

22/06/2026

We had the most magical time performing a very special promenade version of "The Secret Garden" in the stunning gardens of Penshurst Place.

Thank you to all the audiences who came and journeyed with us through this beloved story and a huge thank you to for having us.

More highlights coming soon!

13/06/2026

Our fist summer performance of the season is coming up this Saturday! We hope you can join us for a magical evening of immersive theatre, alfresco dining and live music in the stunning gardens of Penshurst Place in Kent.

Come and see what secrets the gardens hold! 🤭🗝️🌿

📍 Penshurst Place & Gardens, Kent
📅 Saturday 20 June
🎟 Limited tickets available

Tickets now on sale at: https://thefestivaltheatre.org/performance-midsummer-glow-fest/

Perfect for lovers of theatre, dance, music, summer nights and gardens.

Family MIDSUMMER GLOW FEST Sat 20 June 6.30pm, 7pm & 7.45pm Penshurst Place and Gardens  Standard Adult Standard Child £15* OFFER £15* OFFER Ticket Prices Family (up to 2 Adults and 3 Children) £95.00 Midsummer GLOW Fest is a unique celebration taking place on just one evening a year. With immer...

18/05/2026

✨🌿 Step into pure magic at the Midsummer Glow Fest 🌿✨

We are very excited to announce we will be performing a secret immersive performance once again at Midsummer Glow Fest this year...

As the sun sets over the stunning Elizabethan gardens of Penshurst Place, expect an unforgettable evening of immersive theatre, live performances, alfresco dining, live music and botanical cocktails under the stars. 🌙🔥🎭

📍 Penshurst Place & Gardens, Kent
📅 Saturday 20 June
🎟 Limited tickets available

Tickets now on sale at: https://thefestivaltheatre.org/performance-midsummer-glow-fest/

Perfect for lovers of theatre, dance, music, summer nights and gardens.

14/05/2026

Thank you to all the dancers who came to our open company class on Friday, we had a wonderful time dancing with you all!

Our next class is in just 6 days time at The Howard Venue in Kent and then we have just opened up bookings for another class in London on 6th June. Details below:

Wednesday 20th May 10-11.30am
Open Class led by Nina Monteiro

📍Location: The Howard Venue, BR8 7LG
Closest station is Swanley, travel zone 8; direct trains from Victoria. There is plenty of free parking on site. Come our see our beautiful Kent home studios!

NEW CLASS!
Saturday 6 June 10am-12pm
Open Ballet Class led by Company Director Hulya Levent

📍Location: Acosta Dance Centre in Woolwich
(Elizabeth line Woolwich Station is just a 3-minute walk away)

These classes are only suitable for dancers of a professional level who have completed vocational training.

Classes must be booked in advance via the link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/newcreationscollective

We look forward to meeting you!


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