BALLET Central makes a welcome summer return to the south coast next month with what promises to be two storming performances.

The company’s current tour offers audiences a rare opportunity to see new works by some of the dance profession’s leading choreographers.

Audiences at Bridport Arts Centre will see a great variety of dance styles including classical and neo classical ballet, dynamic contemporary dance, jazz works, narrative pieces and even street dance.

Classical ballet fans will love the Pas de Six from Sleeping Beauty and the achingly beautiful Opening from Scenes from a Wedding by Christopher Marney shows just how dance communicates a story.

There’s a fast and furious jazz piece by Phillip Aiden called Swing Time, and a unique contemporary piece Doubting Thomas by Darshan Singh Bhuller as a real contrast.

Much of the music is original too, composed by musical director Philip Feeney who also provides live accompaniment during the programme.

Artistic director William Glassman, said: “We are very fortunate that so many top choreographers create works for this company. There has been a huge surge in public interest in all forms of dance largely stimulated by film and TV.

“Ballet Central 2011 offers an unrivalled way to sample the dynamism, skill and variety in dance today. And audiences can see our performances all over the UK.”

Ballet Central is formed from final year students at Central School of Ballet in London, one of Europe’s leading centres for dance education and training. Students not only perform but also help with all aspects of staging, from technical lighting to wardrobe.

Choreographer Christopher Hampson said: “Ballet Central students are always professional, they understand how ‘theatre’ works and they engage physically and (most importantly) verbally in the creative process. The Ballet Central tour provides unique training and experience for dance students.”

Be entranced by ballet central at Bridport Arts Centre on June 9 and 10. Call 01308 424204 for bookings, times and full details.