English National Ballet School
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Established | 1988 |
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Type | Independent Further Education |
Principal and Chief Executive | Sue Wyatt |
Artistic Director | Tamara Rojo |
Chairman of Governors | Stephen Sacks |
Location |
Carlyle Building Hortensia Road London SW10 0QS United Kingdom ![]() 51°28′55″N 0°11′09″W / 51.48190°N 0.18570°WCoordinates: 51°28′55″N 0°11′09″W / 51.48190°N 0.18570°W |
Gender | Coeducational |
Ages | 16–19 |
NQF Qualification | National Diploma in Professional Dance |
Accreditations |
Trinity College, London Council for Dance Education & Training |
English National Ballet School is a specialist classical ballet school based in London in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1988, the school is the official associate school of English National Ballet, with many graduates becoming dancers with the company.
Overview
English National Ballet School, official School of English National Ballet is a specialist training centre for young ballet dancers aged 16 to 19.
The School was founded in 1988 by English National Ballet to train students for a professional career in dance. Today the School exists as a separate entity but maintains strong links with its parent company.
English National Ballet School has an associate programme, ENBS Juniors, for girls and boys aged 3 and up.
Notable alumni
- Erina Takahashi, principal dancer with English National Ballet
Notable teachers
- Cynthia Harvey, Resident Guest Teacher
Lucia Truglia was English National Ballet's first school principle. She was an amazing dancer, teacher & is quite simply an amazing lady. It is an honour to have been taught by her & to call her a very dear friend. Graham Tripp.