True North: Principal Ballerina
Principal Ballerina
A portrait of Northern Irish dancer Melissa Hamilton, charting her late start, determination and rise to Principal with the Royal Ballet against all expectations. This programme follows her journey, from a childhood in Dromore, County Down, to the pinnacle of one of the most competitive institutions in classical ballet, as she confronts the psychological and physical challenges of elite ballet
True North: Principal Ballerina airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 10:00 PM, Wednesday 25 February. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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Ronan McCloskey
Executive Producer
Lloyd Edgar
Director
Tina Campbell
Producer