Wolfson Honorary Fellow awarded an MBE in The King’s Honours List 2026

Balbir founded the Balbir Singh Dance Company in 1995 after graduating from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and has built a nationally and internationally respected company from our base in Leeds. His work brings together Kathak and Western contemporary dance, touching lives through deep, long-term work with communities in West Yorkshire and beyond.  For three decades they have championed creativity, health, wellbeing and connection.

Professor Paul Chazot noted 

"This honour belongs to everyone who has shared the journey with us over the years. We couldn’t be prouder of this richly deserved recognition of Balbir’s leadership, artistry and lifelong commitment to people and communities. Please join us in congratulating Balbir and the whole company, including our brilliant artists, audiences and followers."