Black British Ballet: Into the Light - storytime

To go alongside the 'Into the Light' exhibition, this fun and interactive session of dance and storytelling will introduce children to some trailblazing dancers through a specially-commissioned picture book. 'Onisere and the Ballet Queen' tells the story of a girl who wants to be a ballet dancer, but doesn't think she can because she's never seen another black dancer. Enter the Ballet Queen, Simbira, who takes Onisere and her little brother on a fantastical journey through the history of black British ballet.

A free event, but please register your interest in attending at www.opac.northlincs.gov.uk/events (search 'ballet'). Ages 4 to 8.

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This event is in conjunction with the Oxygen Arts/Libraries Connected 'Black British Ballet: Into the Light' exhibition, which is free to view in Scunthorpe Central throughout October 2025. The exhibition and workshops have been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. #blackbritishballet

You may also like the following events from North Lincolnshire Libraries:

• This Saturday, 13th September, 10:30 am, Scunthorpe Video Games Club in Scunthorpe
• Next Monday, 15th September, 02:00 pm, In the Stitch Zone in Scunthorpe
• Next Wednesday, 17th September, 10:00 am, Knit and Natter in Scunthorpe

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