Hull Libraries are celebrating the history of Britain’s Black ballet dancers with a day of workshops and storytimes.
Onisere and the Ballet Queen Storytime:
‘So what you’re saying is that there have been loads of black ballet dancers…’
Onisere wants to be a ballet dancer but there’s just one problem: she’s black and she’s never seen any other ballet dancers who look like her. Enter, the ballet queen, Simbira, who takes Onisere, and her annoying, football mad little brother Tayo, on a fantastical journey through the history of black British ballet.
Join us for a fun filled session of dance and storytelling to find out more about the black dancers who blazed a trail through British ballet! You’ll also get your own copy of the story to take home!
Onisere and the Ballet Queen Storytime: (60 mins)
10:30 – 11:30 / 2:00 – 3:00
Hull Central Library
Age: 4 – 8yrs
You can also visit the Into the Light exhibition exploring the history of black dancers in British ballet and grab some refreshments in the Central Library Café.
Please note: Due to safety and limited space, we politely request that children are accompanied by only one adult to prevent crowding in the activity space. Please do not bring siblings to the event unless they have a pre-booked place and meet the age requirements.
Venue Details
hull.centrallibrary@hcandl.co.uk
https://www.hcandl.co.uk/libraries/your-local-library/central-library
Hull libraries offer access to books, music and video DVDs and CDs, newspapers and magazines, plus a wide range of other material. They offer information about the library service in different languages, large print and Braille on request. Books written in community languages are available at the Hull Central Library and other local libraries.
Facilities
Accessible Information Points
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Changing Places Toilet
Hearing Loop
Level Access
Wheelchair Access
