English National Ballet

English National Ballet Opening up the possibilities of ballet, to move more people in more ways. English National Ballet has a long and distinguished history.
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Founded in 1950 as London Festival Ballet by the great English dancers Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin, it has been at the forefront of ballet’s growth and evolution ever since. English National Ballet brings world class ballet to the widest possible audience through performances across the UK and on eminent international stages; its distinguished orchestra, English National Ballet Philharmonic; it

s digital platforms; as a leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building innovative partnerships to deliver flagship programmes such as Dance for Parkinson’s; and through talent development initiatives including Ballet Futures which looks to create a more diverse future for the artform. English National Ballet continues to add ground-breaking new works to its repertoire whilst celebrating the tradition of great classical ballet, gaining acclaim for artistic excellence and creativity. 2019 saw the Company enter a new chapter with a move to a purpose-built state-of-the-art home in east London, allowing a renewed commitment to creativity, ambition, and connection to more people, near and far, than ever before.

24/06/2026

Villain origin story: one missing invitation.

🩰 James Streeter as Carabosse

See Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty at 25–28 June! Tap the link in bio for tickets.

23/06/2026

🗣️ “The exciting thing about ENB is it’s a superb classical company which can cope with modern choreography just as well as the classics.”

Hear from Lady Deborah MacMillan, Custodian to Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s ballets as she gives insight into the creation of The Sleeping Beauty and its place in English National Ballet’s repertoire 🌹

✨ See the magic of this timeless ballet, live from 25–28 June at the Royal Albert Hall.

🎟️ https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/sleeping-beauty/

Inspiring the next generation 💡👋 We’re excited to have incredible teachers working on our Summer Youth Intensives – incl...
22/06/2026

Inspiring the next generation 💡

👋 We’re excited to have incredible teachers working on our Summer Youth Intensives – including dancers of English National Ballet. The fantastic artists on this year’s faculty will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the studio.

Designed to develop young dancers’ confidence, artistry and dance skills we offer intermediate (ages 12-16 years) and advanced (14-19 years) level programmes starting in July 🗓️

➡️ Find out more about the teaching faculty here: https://www.ballet.org.uk/blog/company-dancers-announced-as-youth-summer-intensive-faculty-members/

A glimpse into rehearsals for Sir Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty as Davi Ramos, Principal Artist at The Austral...
22/06/2026

A glimpse into rehearsals for Sir Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty as Davi Ramos, Principal Artist at The Australian Ballet and Associate Guest Artist for this production, joins Anna Nevzorova ahead of their performances at the Royal Albert Hall.

See the magic of this timeless ballet, live from 25–28 June.

Tickets: https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/sleeping-beauty/

For The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Albert Hall, Charlotte MacMillan has designed new projections that will fill the ic...
20/06/2026

For The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Albert Hall, Charlotte MacMillan has designed new projections that will fill the iconic space and transport the audience into the world of the fairy tale, suspended in time.

The daughter of choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan talked to BroadwayWorld about her designs and and what it means to help bring her father’s celebrated production to a new generation of audiences.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Interview-My-Fathers-Choreography-Has-A-Clear-Sense-Of-Ceremony-Set-Designer-Charlotte-MacMillan-on-Revisiting-A-SLEEPING-BEAUTY-20260619

We're delighted to share that our Music Director, Maria Seletskaja, has won the Outstanding Creative Contribution Award ...
18/06/2026

We're delighted to share that our Music Director, Maria Seletskaja, has won the Outstanding Creative Contribution Award at the 2025 National Dance Awards.

Reflecting on her career journey, Maria said: "I started my career as a ballet dancer and when I moved into the world of conducting, I often felt I was going where I didn’t quite belong – so awards like this have a wonderful ability to silence imposter syndrome. What matters most is the feeling that my work matters and knowing that the musical contribution to a ballet production can truly make a difference."

It’s wonderful to see Maria‘s work recognised in this way and to celebrate this achievement with her.

Read more: https://www.ballet.org.uk/blog/maria-seletskaja-wins-outstanding-creative-contribution-award/

18/06/2026

The Sleeping Beauty holds a special place in the hearts of many artists. ✨

Hear from Lead Principal Emma Hawes, Repetiteur Erina Takahashi, and Associate Guest Repetiteur Cynthia Harvey as they share their memories of performing this iconic ballet, reflecting on the roles, moments, and experiences that have stayed with them throughout their careers.

See Sir Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty at Royal Albert Hall, 25-28 June: https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/sleeping-beauty/

18/06/2026

The Gift is this moment- dancing, together 💖

Inspired by the phrase “Together in Otherness,” Harry Theodora Foster created this work in collaboration with our Dance for Parkinson’s Performance Company.

➡️ First debuting at our annual engagement platform Re-Play, the piece also marked the group’s first national performance at Host Platform this April.

The Gift is a celebration of the unique artists that make up this company and their power as a collective. Through trust and listening we relinquish control and find unity as a group. Gesture becomes both a tool for literal expression and a playground for imaginative transformation.

Watch the full performance here: https://youtu.be/66Lfw2aT2Ks 📺

🎼 Music Composition and live performance: Domenico Angarano, Reina Okada
🩰 Rehearsal Director: Kate Hartley-Stevens
🧵 Costume Design: Katherine Watt

17/06/2026

✨Enjoy this sparkling extract from Rossini Variations, choreographed by Eric Snyder and performed by Julia Conway and Lorenzo Trossello during Studio Sessions at Emerging Dancer 2026.

A special congratulations to Julia Conway on her recent promotion to Principal, and a shoutout to clarinettist Peter Cigleris for his wonderful performance.

Music: Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet in B-Flat Major by Giochino
Rossini
Costume Design: Eric Snyder, Rachel Kidd, Symone Frost

Watch the full extract on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QBYJCGhVF7k?is=YPK7ydTjlselPtRG

Emerging Dancer 2026 is supported by Chanel

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