The Creatives
The Ballet Central Company is supported by a team of industry experts and creatives who help to deliver a professional touring experience for the students and a superb display of skills, artistry and theatrical performances for audiences.
Kate Coyne, Artistic Director and Professional Training Lead
Born in London, Kate graduated from The Royal Ballet School and studied for a further year at London Contemporary Dance School; joining London Contemporary Dance Theatre under the directorship of Robert Cohan. Later she joined Rambert Dance Company at the appointment of Christopher Bruce. Following this she pursued a freelance career and worked with several companies including Michael Clark Company, DV8 and Mark Baldwin Dance Company.
In 2009 she won the Critics Circle Award for Best Female Dancer Modern, and was the joint winner of an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance. Kate retired from performing in 2012 and has since worked as Producer for Frieze Projects and as Programme Director at Siobhan Davies Dance.
Kate Coyne was appointed Artistic Director and Professional Training Lead at Central School of Ballet in October 2021. Kate joined Central from Michael Clark Company where she was Associate Director.
Ben Warbis, Ballet Central Lead
Ben is a contemporary dancer who has spent the most of part of his career as a member of Michael Clark Company, with whom he has performed extensively across Europe, Australia, and America, as well as at London’s Barbican (2009-2021). Also for stage, Ben has worked with choreographers including Robert Cohan, Hubert Essakow, and Yolande Yorke-Edgell, and for film with the likes of Alex Reynolds (World War Z), Lea Anderson (How To Talk To Girls At Parties), and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (Anna Karenina). Ben has modelled with fashion photographers Nick Knight (Arena Homme+, AnOther), Elliot Kennedy (Jocks & Nerds), Jake Walters, Cecilie Harris, Sarah Brimley, and Philip Riches. In 2017, as a solo performer, Ben collaborated with artist Wolfgang Tillmans in an immersive residency at Tate Modern. In 2019, he performed on the Barbican stage for the Merce Cunningham Trust’s Night Of 100 Solos, staged by Daniel Squire. More recently, in 2023, he was cast in a new screen adaptation of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Sea of Troubles, which was created and produced by Yorke Dance Project.
Ben graduated from London Studio Centre in 2009 with a BA Hons in Theatre Dance, achieved a Level 6 Diploma in Dance Teaching with the BBO in 2016, and completed an MA in Dance Technique Pedagogy through Middlesex University in 2022. Ben arrived at Ballet Central after having taught on the Contemporary Technique faculty at Trinity Laban Conservatoire since 2018 (he is now a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) and he continues his role as a lead tutor on the BBO’s teaching qualifications programme.
Philip Feeney, Tabor Music Director
Philip Feeney studied composition at Cambridge, and at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome. He has composed extensively for dance, collaborating with many different and varied choreographers including Cathy Marston, Michael Pink, Didy Veldman, David Nixon, Sharon Watson, Alexei Ratmansky and Dani Rowe for companies as diverse as Northern Ballet, Rambert, Ballet Black, Cullberg Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, Fabulous Beast, Scottish Dance Theatre, Milwaukee Ballet and Les Grands Ballets Canadien de Montréal.
Feeney’s compositions range from full-length orchestral ballet scores to electro-acoustic soundscapes, jazz and hip hop scores. An enduring collaboration with choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan for Fabulous Beast resulted in Giselle and the award winning The Bull, and a long-standing association with Northern Ballet has produced eight full-length ballets, including two versions of Cinderella. His full collection of works include an impressive catalogue of full-length narrative ballets with choreographer Michael Pink, as well as collaborations with companies such as Northern Ballet, Ballet Black, San Fransico Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadien and American Ballet Theater.
He continues to work as composer in residence with Ballet Central, having composed up to fifty scores for the company. Philip’s role at Central is generously supported by the Tabor Foundation.
Chloe Ivey-Ray, Costume Production Manager / Designer
Chloe studied at South Essex University in collaboration with The Royal Opera House, gaining a first-class BA Hons in Costume Construction, specialising in ballet, movement, and opera.
Most recent work includes Swan Lake and Triple Bill 2022 at The Royal Opera House; Legally Blonde, 101 Dalmatians, La Cage au Folles, Twelfth Night, Secret Garden and Fiddler on the Roof at Regents Park Open Air Theatre; Cold War and 24 Day at The Almeida; Dead Man Walking at Guildhall and Gone Too Far for National Youth Theatre. Chloe also worked on the West End production of Birmingham Rep’s The Snowman, with Ian Hislop and Nick Newman on their Spike UK tour, and with the BBC’s UK Boxing Championships.
Chloe’s focus for her designs is movement, exploration of shapes and athleticism. She joined the Ballet Central tour in 2023 as Head of Wardrobe, becoming resident designer for the 2024 and 2025 tours. Chloe also designs for sport, including for Sky Sports Woman’s World Boxing Championships 2022. Chloe’s extensive understanding of the athlete’s body and their art forms directly influences her designs.
Having got her first certificate in pointe shoe fitting with Grisko aged just 17, Chloe continued to explore fitting other brands, becoming an established pointe shoe fitter alongside working in costume, supporting many dancers over the last 11 years.
Ros Chase, Lighting Designer, Technical Manager & Relighter
Ros Chase is a London-based lighting designer working internationally across theatre, dance, and live events. Ros’ work focuses on creating atmosphere-driven, story-led lighting that supports performance, enhances movement, and deepens audience connection. With a keen eye for colour, texture, and timing, Ros designs lighting that is both visually striking and technically precise.
Ros thrives on strong collaboration, working closely with directors, choreographers, and creative teams to shape cohesive visual worlds tailored to each project. Whether designing for intimate spaces or larger venues, they bring clarity, intention, and care to every production, and are often praised for being a calm, open, and hardworking presence.
In 2026, Ros won The Association for Lighting Production and Design Michael Northen award for best emerging Lighting Designer. They trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, holding a BA(Hons) in Production Arts, Theatre Technology and upon graduation was awarded the Sheriff’s Prize for demonstrating an exceptional skill level in Lighting Design.
Ros’ recent design credits include
Ros continues to develop their practice through a wide range of creative projects, bringing curiosity and a collaborative spirit to every design.
Mike J Dunn, Production Manager
Mike J Dunn is an experienced Production Manager with a diverse and dynamic career spanning theatre, ballet, and large-scale live events. Since graduating from The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) in 2008, Mike has built an extensive portfolio across touring productions, corporate events, and international projects.
Early credits include productions such as The Mill on the Floss, The Country Wife, Flight of the Lawnchair Man, and The Boys in the Photograph with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. He has since worked on numerous UK and international tours, including The Man Who Made the Beatles, Judy & Liza, The Official History of Liverpool Football Club (UK & Ireland), One Night in Istanbul, and Man & a Fan.
Alongside his theatre work, Mike has delivered production management for a wide range of high-profile corporate clients and events, including Toyota UK, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the NHS, Liverpool Football Club, X-Factor UK, COOP Live, BBC Worldwide, The Music Industry Trust Awards, Evening Standard Theatre Awards, and Hillsong Europe. He is currently Resident Production Manager for Alterean Media Ltd., overseeing complex productions both in the UK and internationally.
Mike’s international experience includes major conferences and touring productions across Europe, Asia, and Australia, including Hillsong Conferences at The O2 London and theatre tours to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.
Notably, Mike was part of the Production Management team for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, contributing to one of the largest live broadcast events staged in the UK.
He is also the Founder and Director of MJD Event & Technical Production Ltd., delivering production and event management, as well as technical services including lighting, sound, staging, logistics, and personnel for clients worldwide.
Mike is passionate about collaborative working and is very much looking forward to working with Central School of Ballet.
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About Ballet Central
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2025 Programme
The 2025 Ballet Central repertoire promises to deliver a revitalising programme of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Find out more here.
The Company
Meet the 2026 Ballet Central Company involving final year students at the Central School of Ballet.
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On Film
Here you will be able to see excerpts of selected repertoire from Ballet Central, Central’s graduate touring company, and trailers and special dance performances captured on film.