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Learn the steps of My First Ballet: Cinderella
Learn some of the steps of Cinderella with Haru Yokoo, a dancer with English National Ballet School, who is performing the lead role in My First Ballet: Cinderella. No experience necessary!
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Five things you may not know about Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet
In 1977, the legendary Rudolf Nureyev created his own version of the ballet Romeo & Juliet for us.
Meet Yihan Qin
"Dancing has the most charming thing in that it has uncertainty. You can't guarantee that every performance is the same" . Meet Emerging Dancer 2026 finalist, Yihan Qin!
Five of the most challenging roles for male dancers
Learn more about five of the most challenging male ballet roles - they all are a must-watch for ballet fans.
The Thread Between Us: a Dance for Parkinson’s film
A poignant dance film starring over 100 dancers from our Dance for Parkinson's hubs around the UK
Meet Thalina Chapin
"English National Ballet has always been a dream of mine." Meet Thalina Chapin who is taking part in Emerging Dancer 2026.
Meet Jakob Wheway Hughes
“I really feel honoured to be nominated as an Emerging Dancer finalist, because it’s such an amazing opportunity to feel seen.” Meet Jakob Wheway Hughes!
Meet Anri Sugiura
“What I like about ballet is the process, being in the studio, with a coach, trying to find the best way or trying to find my way of dancing.” Meet Emerging Dancer finalist Anri Sugiura!
Taking a class at English National Ballet
Have you ever considered taking a dance class? English National Ballet has options for every level.
Keeping our sustainability on pointe!
As Earth Day approaches later this month, we take a closer look at how English National Ballet is working towards a more sustainable future - both on and off the stage.
Pause and… Re-Play 2026!
Guest writer Lola-May Owen-McKenna takes us inside Re-Play 2026, our vibrant performance event celebrating the Company’s wide-reaching Engagement programmes.
The Sleeping Beauty: Interview with Loipa Araújo
Legendary ballerina Loipa Araújo remembers performing The Sleeping Beauty, from her first steps in Cuba as the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain, to creating a new version with iconic choreographer Roland Petit.
