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Ben is a London-based choreographer, ballet and contemporary dance artist, and educator whose work reimagines classical ballet through contemporary and African diasporic perspectives. Working across stage, film, education, and community practice, they create choreographic work that centres cultural storytelling, representation, and innovation within the evolving landscape of British dance. He trained at the Rambert School and Arts Educational Schools London, and a scholarship graduate of American Ballet Theatre, Ben has built an international career collaborating with leading cultural institutions including the Royal Opera House, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, and English National Ballet. As Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Soul Company, Ben's artistic vision challenges traditional narratives within ballet while expanding opportunities for dancers from underrepresented backgrounds. His choreography blends classical technique with contemporary theatricality, producing work that is emotionally driven, socially engaged, and globally relevant. Alongside his creative output, Ben is an established educator delivering professional training, outreach programmes, and international workshops across the UK and Kenya. His practice connects elite dance training with community access, nurturing the next generation of artists while advocating for a more inclusive future for ballet. Ben was also a guest teacher at the Royal Ballet School Chance to Dance. Through performance, choreography, and education, Ben Love continues to position ballet as a living, contemporary art form shaped by diverse voices, histories, and cultural experiences.