Emerging Dancer 2026

Emerging Dancer recognises the excellence and dedication of our artists across the Company, offering them a platform to share their growth, individuality and creativity.  

Six of our most promising dancers will take to the stage with classical pas de deux and contemporary solos, performing for a panel of judges before a series of awards are presented recognising different aspects of artistic development. 

Emerging Dancer will take place on 28 May and will be available to stream for free on English National Ballet’s YouTube channel from 4 June – giving audiences around the world the chance to be part of this celebration of talent and creativity. 

This inspiring event is not only a hugely entertaining evening of world-class dance, but a chance to get to know our dancers better, and to see how far their hard work and dedication has taken them. 

Further details to be announced soon. 

Main image: Emerging Dancer 2024 winner Breanna Foad with Thiago Silva in Satanella © Laurent Liotardo