English National Ballet School
English National Ballet School is a specialist training centre for aspiring and highly talented young ballet dancers aged 16 to 19. We transform talented young students into world-class performers over a three year program validated by Trinity College, London. Our curriculum blends tradition and innovation, preparing students to excel in the dynamic world of professional ballet. The school was founded in 1988 by English National Ballet to train students for a professional career in dance. Today the school exists as a separate entity but maintains strong links with the company, sharing its commitment to excellence and access. We are a talent-led organisation and each year 300 young dancers audition for one of thirty places in the first year. Once a young dancer joins, they have an incredibly bright future. Our dancers join English National Ballet and other prestigious ballet companies worldwide. Currently, a third of the dancers at English National Ballet are graduates of our school. We are highly respected in the field for our training and pastoral care. We are regarded as an 'exemplary provider' by Trinity College London and have consistently been awarded Outstanding by Ofsted since inspections began. Our ambition is to make English National Ballet School the first choice for the next generation of international ballet dancers and ballet companies. Join us in shaping the future of dance.
