3rd October 2011
Available now the official second release from the up-coming EP 'Curly Disco' which will be on iTunes and Amazon on Demand from the End of 2011. 'I felt space or so i thought' is live on itunes now worldwide! click on the links to be redirected to the iTunes Store.
BUY NOW!
'I FELT SPACE OR SO I THOUGHT'
UK & IRELAND :
itunes.apple.com/gb/album/i-felt-space-or-so-i-thought/id441819852
CANADA :
itunes.apple.com/ca/album/i-felt-space-or-so-i-thought/id441819852
Also available through iTunes : Australia, Brazil, USA, Europe and Japan
30th April 2011
A new video has been released featuring excepts of Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada's 'Ghosts Of Violence'. The ballet premiered in Ottawa, Canada at the National Arts Center in February of 2011 and will continue a cross country tour of Canada to : Ontario, Calgary, Vancouver, The Atlantic, Winnipeg ect. The ballet was recored and made into a film .
Simply Click on the link provided to be redirected.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LPrBWfx4vg&feature=share
16th March 2011
Exciting developments are happening with Leigh's up-coming album CURLY DISCO. Sited to be electro funky disco with guest collaborations including Canadian Jazz musician Andre Burgeois and working with producer and musician Mike Ross.
28th February 2011
Rehearsals are underway for the revival of Phantom of the Opera the Ballet. The company will do an Atlantic tour before heading to Germany.
Leigh has been given the lead role of Raoul, the lover of Christine. This production keeps very close to the original text.
for tour information including dates and locations please visit:
www.atlanticballet.ca
15th February 2011
Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada have been getting rave reviews for their provocative and important new ballet 'Ghosts Of Violence' which Premiered in Ottawa at the National Art Centre. The Ballet tackles the difficult issue of domestic abuse. For more information and for help if you yourself know someone struggling with issues raised with this ballet please contact please see details at the Atlantic Ballet Theatres webpage.
www.atlancticballet.ca
21st November 2010
New press pictures and promos have been released for new album 'CURLY DISCO' they project has been in the works for over a year and will be ready for release in the Spring of 2011
30th August 2010
Leigh has just been commissioned to choreograph a new ballet on The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada. The Piece entitled 'Glasswork' will premier at the Capitol Theatre in New Brunswick, Canada at the Velvet Gala.
19th August 2010
Leigh has just landed in Canada to begin rehearsals with award winning ballet company , The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada. Their next ballets will be Fidelio , which will Premier in Germany at the world famous Beethoven Festival. Then they begin work on their highly anticipated new work 'Ghost Of Violence. Followed by their critically acclaimed 'Phantom of the Opera'.
16th June 2010
Leigh Alderson releases his 2nd official album which is already recieving rave reviews. The Dance/Electro album also includes several rare tracks remastered for the album and also remixes of tracks off his first album. AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ONE ITUNES NOW!
2nd June 2010
Dont forget to get your tickets for Leigh's up-coming show 'Stars of the Arts' in aid of Haiti, JUNE 19. With a fantastic star studded cast including famed songstress Jerry Burns , singing new songs off her new album. And a fantastic collection of new ballets created just for the event.
The Show will be at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh, Northern Ireland
JUNE 19 !!!
Book NOW!
www.marketplacearmagh.co.uk/shows
028 32 521 821
1st June 2010
Watch Out for Leigh on this weeks ART SPACE program on BBC 1. The BBC's Arts and Culture Program. Catch Leigh as the featured Artis in the season finale. See Sneak peaks at his critically acclaimed 'Dying Swan Solo' and also clips from his up-coming short film 'ANGEL' by Jerry Burns , co-staring Kyle Davey. If you miss the program, you can catch up on the BBC Iplayer for a week.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00snbtp/Art_Space_Episode_6/
17th May 2010
Leigh has just finished a very successful week for Xpose' Live Fashion Week for TV3 in Cork. Leigh is about to take to the catwalk again, in Belfast for Connor Kerr's FAUX FASHION on the 23rd of May at the Europa Hotel in aid of Pretty n Pink, the breast cancer charity. Details Available below.
www.facebook.com/connorkerr89?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=336571151328&ref=ts
8th May 2010
Leigh has just been offered a contract with Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada and moves there in July after the Stars of The Arts Gala.
8th March 2010
Leigh Alderson's next single 'Admire The Little One' is out on Itunes at the end of March 2010 followed by the release of a remixed version of the Dean Monroe single 'Closer To You'.
9th February 2010
Leigh Alderson Presents
'Stars of the Arts'
(in aid of the Haiti Appeal)
JUNE 19th 2010
A devastating earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, killing an estimated 50,000 and affecting at least one million people. The situation in the capital Port-au-Prince and other nearby areas is dire, with hundreds of thousands of people in urgent need of assistance.
Stars of the Arts come together for one night only to raise money for the people of Haiti. Award winning professional ballet dancer Leigh Alderson, who trained at the Royal Ballet School, presents a collaboration of guests at The Market Place Theatre, Market Street,Armagh City
Co. Armagh, BT61 7BW on Saturday 19th June, where the audience will experience all the elements of art, music, dance, photography and fashion.
Conner Kerr and his models from FAUX FASHION will start the show with a fantastic presentation of the latest fashions, and dancers from the Donna Whitten Dance Studio where Leigh first trained will also feature in the show.
Dancers Kyle Davey, Eddie Pezzopane and Michael Munoz, will take to the stage with Leigh Alderson to perform a collection of stunning ballet and neo-classical pieces, including a new work created especially for the night called '4 C'hrome Songs, and by special permission, Gira Con Me choreographed by Alan Foley, former principal dancer and currently the Artistic Director of Cork City Ballet in Ireland.
There will be a special premiere of the Jerry Burns film ANGEL starring Leigh Alderson and Kyle Davey, a striking male ballet pas de deux choreographed by Leigh Alderson.
Also on the night will be a silent auction of Award winning Dublin-based photographer, Karin Pritzels remarkable photography and art, including a limited edition print of the award winning picture 'Flight of Freedom', used as the official muse for New York fashion designer Malan Bretons 2010 Spring Collection, featured at New York Fashion Week.
Famed singer/songwriter Jerry Burns (soundtracks include the hit motion pictures: Cruel Intentions, Crush, Le Femme Nikita, Walking and Talking and more recently ANGEL) will end the night with her magnificent music and vocals.
Tickets are available from the theatre –
Tel: 028 3752 1820
Box Office Tel:(0044) 028 3752 1821
Fax: (0044) 028 3752 1822
4th February 2010
CHECK OUT LEIGH ALDERSONS NEW ALBUM
'AN INTRO TO MY LAND'
AN INTERESTING BLEND OF ELECTRONIC AMBIENT BEATS WITH A DARK ELECTRO SOUND...
OUT ON ITUNES WORLDWIDE NOW!
PREVIEW ALBUM BY CLICKIN ON THE LINK PROVIDED!
itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/leigh-alderson/id351701852#
23rd January 2010
Leigh has just come back from dancing in the show 'Beat' in Portugal in time for his album release entitled 'An Intro To My Land' - which he has said is 'An interesting blend of dark ambient beats, electronic and synthesized influences..'
The album will be available on Itunes from Mid February at the following online stores:
Itunes U.S
Itunes Australia/N.Z
Itunes Canada
Itunes Uk
Itunes European Union
Itunes Japan
Itunes Mexico
Grab your copy!!!
For a sneak peak of the album you can listen to tracks at
www.myspace,com/leighaldersonmusic
26th October 2009
Leigh is now down in Cork performing with Cork City Ballet at The Cork Opera House in November, full details on the Cork City Ballet website.
25th September 2009
Leigh Has been invited to guest with Ballet Russe after his contract with Cork City Ballet. He will be performing in Nutcracker.
20th July 2009
Leigh is very excited to have just been nominated for Arts Personality Of The Year for the Ulster Tatler Awards 2009
The Nominees will feature in the September edition of The Ulster Tatler and the winner will be announced on the 24th Of September at the Waterfront Hall at the Ulster Tatler Awards Gala.
6th July 2009
Leigh has just been attached to Vertigo Films big budget Dance Film 'STREET DANCE'. Filming will commence in August of 09 and the film will get its Theatrical Release in the spring of 2010. More details to follow....
2nd July 2009
For More info on Leigh..
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leigh_Alderson
22nd June 2009
Leigh will return to dance with Cork City Ballet for their production of Nutcracker which will be performed at The Cork Opera House in November of 2009
17th June 2009
Leigh has just finished filming the short film 'Angel' with Model and dancer Kyle Davey and Singer/ Songwriter Jerry Burns.
THe Film will have its premiere in Glasgow and also in Edinburgh , before being released to film festivals world wide....
20th May 2009
Leigh currently in talks with Jerry Burns and will shortly begin filming for the short film 'ANGEL'
For More Info On Jerry Burns and Her Music, Please Click On The Link Provided....
www.MYSPACE.COM/JBCOM
14th March 2009
Leigh is currently signed as a dancer with New English Contemporary Ballet and will be dancing a wide variety of Ballets with them on their Uk Tour 2009
16th February 2009
Leigh Has Just Signed With A Major Modeling Agency.
Rogue Model Management Are An Exciting New Agency, Dedicated To Bring Inivitive & More Importantly , Artistic and Original Shoots To A Variety Of Major Clients.
Leigh Is Excited About This New Venture.
9th December 2008
Great News! Ever Wanted To Know The Exact Goings On Of A Professional ballet Company?
Leigh Has Started An Online Diary/Blog So Everyone Can See The Painstaking Hard Work That Goes Into Putting On A Show.
There Will Be Tips For Budding Ballet Dancers As Well As Behind The Scenes Gossip Which Leigh Has Said Will Be 'Funny, Refreshing & Insightful!'
Don't Miss Out! It Will Be Regularly Updated With Great News Quotes And Leigh's Very Own Ballet Diary 'The Diary Of An Irish Ballet Dancer' As Well As Behind The Scenes Photos And Much More.... So Make Sure You Keep Checking!
To Be Taken Directly To The Page Click On The Link Provided.
www.LEIGHALDERSON.BLOGSPOT.COM
4th December 2008
Leigh Is Currently Dancing Principal Roles With Ballet Russe In Four Of The Great Classics, Giselle , Coppelia Swan Lake & The Nutcracker For Performances In Both Scotland & Croydon In London.
All Details Of Show Dates & Times Can Be Found On The Ballet Russe Website, Click On The Link Provided To Be Directed To Their Official Web Page ...
www.BALLETRUSSE.COM
8th September 2008
Leigh Has Just Signed A Contract To Dance As A Principal With Cork City Ballet. He Will Dance A Variety Of Work With Them on A National Tour.
Dates and Locations Of Where Leigh Will Be Performing With Cork City Ballet Are Available at Cork City Ballets Website, Click On The Link Below To Be Taken Directly To Their Website.
www.CORKCITYBALLET.COM
3rd September 2008
Leigh Has Just Returned Home After Guesting With Ballet Russe, The Uk's Russian Ballet Company. After Intense Rehearsals At Ballet Russe's HQ in Wales, They Traveled To Manchester To The Coliseum Theatre To Perform Swan Lake. Leigh Was Privileged To Be Offered The Principal Part Of Von Rothbart, The Evil Swan. Leigh Heading Back To Rehearse Cinderella and Swan Lake For More Performances In London...
For More Info Please Click on The Link Below
www.BALLETRUSSE.COM
19th August 2008
Leigh Was In London, Chelsea To Have His Photo-shoot With Talented Young Photographer , Bertil Nilsson. The Session Was At the Famous Singer Brian Adam's Private Studios And Make-Up Was By Darren Evans, The Chief Make-up Artist To The Stars Including , The Sugababes, Dannii Minogue, Maggie Smith & Kristen Scott-Thomas.
The Photo's Will Soon Be Available Online
To See More Of Bertils Wonderful Work Click On The Link Below...
www.BERTIL.CO.Uk
1st August 2008
Leigh Has Decided To Leave Scottish National Ballet.
He Has Done Some Lovely Ballets With Them And Has Enjoyed His Time In Scotland Touring With The Award Winning Company .
Leigh Has Been Offered A Contract With New English Contemporary Ballet In England.
23rd July 2008
FREDERICK FRANKLIN : A BIOGRAPHY OF THE BALLET STAR by LESLIE NORTON
Leigh Is Honored To Be Included In The New Frederick Franklin Biography By Leslie Norton. Its Is Wonderful To Be Mentioned In The Story Of Such A Wonderful And Inspirational Man, Who's Story Is Fascinating As It Is Incredible. Heralded As One Of The Twentieth Centuries Great Ballet Stars, His Career Spanned Eight Decades!
To Read About The Legendary Man Himself And To Read Leigh's Participation In The Book, You Can Buy The Book In All Good Bookstores
Including Waterstones , Borders , WHSmith
And Also Available Online On Their Websites As Well As www.AMAZON.CO.UK
21st April 2008
Leigh Is In Talks With The Wonderful Ms Jerry Burns, She Is A Singer / Songwriter And Has Had Her Music In High Profile Film Soundtracks Such As CRUSH (Angel) And CRUEL INTENTIONS (This Love) To Name A Few. Leigh Choreographed A Duet For Himself And Fellow Dancer At Scottish Ballet , Oliver Rydout To The Song 'Angel'. They Are Now Planning To Film It And Have It Available To Watch Online. This Is A Very Exciting Project And Both Leigh And Jerry Have Many Plans For The Piece.
To Find Out More About Jerry Burns And Her Wonderful Music
Please Click On The Link Below ...
www.MYSPACE.COM/JBCOM (JERRY BURNS)
If You Are A Member Of Myspace, Why Not Make Jerry Burns A Friend And Find Out About Her New Album , Concerts And For More Info.
17th April 2008
A New Page Has Been Added, 'Charity'. Check It Out!
15th April 2008
Scottish Ballet Are Getting Ready To Stage A New Production Of R & J. For More Details Of Where The Company Are Touring And For More Details On The Ballet Anf Company , Simply Click On The Link Below.
www.SCOTTISHBALLET.CO.UK
10th December 2007
The BBC have given 'God Given Gift' its very own micro-site! Check It out here along with interviews and videos exclusive to the BBC Website, by searching 'Leigh Alderson' on the BBC website or simply click below on the link .... Enjoy!!
www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/tv/programmes/godgiven/
5th December 2007
Good News!!! GOD GIVEN GIFT 2 has now got a transmission date!
Details :
GOD GIVEN GIFT
BBC 1 Northern Ireland
10th of December - 10:35pm
Make sure you tune in to see this wonderful film, directed by Clare Delargy
12th November 2007
'Sleeping Beauty'
Scottish Ballet are currently rehearsing in Glasgow, prepering for their Christmas Tour, which is touring all over the Uk.
22nd March 2007
'THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NIGHT OF THE YEAR'
Leigh has been asked to model on the MUIR MAXWELL TRUST CATWALK in EDINBURGH. Leigh will join 4 other Dancers from Scottish Ballet for the event that will see many huge names attend, BENTLEY, MITCHELIN STAR, the Jeweller to the stars, LAING. The event is for charity and will see a wealth of celebrities host the event on the 4th Of May 07 , more details to follow along with photo's from the event!