Yihan Qin

Artist of the Company
Birthplace

China

Training

Affiliated Secondary School of Beijing Dance Academy

English National Ballet

Joined 2026

Repertoire

Featured role include the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty. 

During her studies, has danced Clara in  The Nutcracker, and a wide range of classical variations and pas de deux at international competitions. 

Winner of 4th place at the Prix de Lausanne 2026.  

Nominated for Emerging Dancer 2026 where she won the Versatility Award. 

A pair of dancers stand centre stage in warm white light. They face each other. The female dancer is standing en pointe with one arm stretched out to the side and the other above her head. The male dancer stands upright looking toward her. An orchestra is in the background lit by a dim blue light.
On a dark stage, a female dancer dressed in a white vest and loose trousers is lit by dim orange light. She is facing forward and one arm is stretched to the side in a reaching action.
On a dark stage, a female dancer dressed in a white vest and loose trousers is lit by dim orange light. She is facing forward and one arm is stretched to the side in a reaching action.
A pair of dancers stand centre stage in warm white light. They face each other. The female dancer is standing en pointe with one arm stretched out to the side and the other above her head. The male dancer stands upright looking toward her. An orchestra is in the background lit by a dim blue light.