Berwyn Cooper as King Rat and Arabian Dancer

Berwyn is another dancer who grew up in Brecon and had his early dance training at Mid-Wales Dance Academy. As a student, Berwyn performed in two productions by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures at The Millenium Centre, Cardiff. Berwyn has been a core member of Brecon Festival Ballet since 2019 and, this year, reprises his roles of King Rat and the Arabian Dance.

Josie Laurel as Flamenco Dancer

Josie grew up in Brecon and is another alumnus of Mid-Wales Dance Academy. Josie is an international Flamenco Dancer who has also appeared with various opera companies, most recently performing in La Traviata at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. She will be performing her Flamenco version of the Spanish Dance in our production.

The Nutcracker

Clara Rust as Arabian Dancer

Clara grew up in Brecon and had her early dance training at Mid-Wales Dance Academy. She is an experienced Contemporary Dancer and is also a specialist Belly Dancer; she brings these skills and her own choreography to our unique version of the Arabian Dance.

Harlan Rust as The Soldier Doll and The Trepak

Harlan grew up in Brecon and had his early dance training at Mid-Wales Dance Academy. Harlan has had an international career as a Contemporary Dancer and brings his athleticism to Brecon Festival Ballet in the roles of the Soldier Doll and The Trepak!