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Nutcracker in a Nutshell: everything you need to know ahead of this festive season
Known worldwide by ballet and non-ballet fans alike, Nutcracker is celebrated as a festive staple, enjoyed by audiences for over a century.
Akram Khan’s Giselle: Hilarion and the Wilis (extract)
The moment when Hilarion (danced by Ken Saruhashi) is surrounded by the vengeful Wilis and their queen Myrtha (Emma Hawes).
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Five reasons Swan Lake is the most timeless ballet
Find out the top 5 reasons why Swan Lake is the ultimate classical ballet.
Casting for our 2024/2025 Season
Read on for Principal Casting for Akram Khan's Giselle and Mary Skeaping's Giselle, returning productions in our 2024/2025 Season.
Akram Khan’s Giselle: the story so far
We take a look back to the creation of Akram Khan's Giselle and how the production has come along since it premiered in 2016.
“Dance like no-one is watching!” Get inspired by BalletActive instructor Kate Hartley-Stevens
Hear from instructor Kate Hartley-Stevens about why you should start dance classes as an adult.
Everything you Need to Know About Pointe Shoes
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ballet?
Promotions, new joiners and departures for the 2024/2025 Season
Aaron S. Watkin, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, has today announced promotions within the Company and new joiners for the 2024/2025 season.
Her Majesty The Queen announced as Royal Patron of English National Ballet
ENB announces that Her Majesty The Queen is to become the Company’s Royal Patron.
Creating Swan Lake in-the-round: an oral history
Get behind the scenes of the creation of Swan Lake in-the-round.
From 60 swans to 32 fouettés – Swan Lake in-the-round in numbers
What does it take to bring this spectacular production to life?
Everything you need to know about Swan Lake in-the-round
145 years since its premiere, Swan Lake is still the world’s most popular ballet.
