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A group of dancers playing the Wilis is standing in a line on pointe shoes. Their arms are outstretched around their chest and they are holding a bamboo stick in their mouths. They are wearing dark dresses over a dark background with low lighting and a menacing atmosphere.

Giselle

Wed 18 – Sat 28 Sep 2024

The iconic ballet, reimagined

A dancer playing the role of Giselle is shown from the chest up over a Romantic woodland background. She is holding her arms on her chest and looking down while wearing a white dress.

Giselle

Wed 23 Oct 2024 – Sat 18 Jan 2025

A celebrated production of one of the greatest Romantic ballets

A dancer playing the role of Clara in Nutcracker is standing on her pointe shoes while holding the nutcracker doll. She is wearing a white night dress. She's surrounded by a warm, golden light with snowflakes falling around her. The outline of a Christmas trees with baubles and decoration is shown in the foreground.

Nutcracker

Thu 28 Nov 2024 – Sun 12 Jan 2025

Southampton and London

A magical Christmas tradition for all the family – in a brand-new production for 2024

A dancer is jumping in a pas de chat, seemingly floating over a dark background lit only by an exciting disco ball. He's smiling and wearing a textured black and white shirt and black shorts.

The Forsythe Programme

Thu 10 – Sat 19 Apr 2025

A world premiere and two classics by William Forsythe

An illustration of Swan Lake's Siegfried holding Odette who is leaning forward while on pointe. Siegfried is wearing a black top and light tights and Odette is wearing a cream tutu and headdress. Both are smiling. Odile is shown behind them on pointe shoes wearing a black tutu. In the distance we see four dancers playing the cygnets and holding each other's arms in a line. The background shows two large trees over a beautiful starry sky.

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

Thu 17 – Sat 26 Apr 2025

Peacock Theatre, London

A first introduction to the magical world of ballet

Two dancers are kneeling down while holding each others' hands in a beautiful stretched pose. One is wearing ochre tights and the other is wearing an ochre leotard. They are on a stage, surrounded by a warm light and a cloud of smoke.

ENB@75 Digital Celebration

Sun 1 – Mon 30 Jun 2025

Join us for this free online event to mark English National Ballet’s 75th Season

Ballet classes, events and workshops

Summer Intensive: Youth Advanced

Mon 29 Jul – Fri 2 Aug 2024

Summer Intensive: Youth Intermediate

Wed 31 Jul – Fri 2 Aug 2024

Dance for Parkinson’s Summer Special

Mon 5 – Fri 16 Aug 2024

Absolute Beginners Ballet

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

BalletFit

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

Intermediate Ballet

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

Contemporary Dance

Tue 17 Sep – Tue 26 Nov 2024

A group of ballet dancers in an adult at English National Ballet, which makes for a great ballet gift idea. The dancers, dressed in leotards and tank tops, stand in a line with their arms gracefully extended.

Improver Ballet

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

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English National Ballet’s dancers performs as Wilis from Akram Khan's Giselle, which can be purchased on Ballet On Demand as a ballet gift idea. The dancers stand in a line, dressed in tattered dresses, and pose on pointe with their arms extended in a menacing way. The stage is dimly lit, creating a haunting and dramatic atmosphere.

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