English National Ballet

It’s not every day the Sugar Plum Cavalier visits your Dance for Parkinson’s class! Great to see our Principal Dancer Gareth Haw visiting his hometown of Cardiff and getting involved with one of National Dance Company Wales’ weekly Dance for Parkinson’s class. Gareth and our Head of Creative Programmes Laura Harvey took class with 15 regular participants, plus the wonderful Associate Artists Yvette and Helen, focusing on Nutcracker and the different sweets from our upcoming brand-new production. They also looked at a phrase from the ballet and got some great insight through a Q&A session. Find out more about our Dance for Parkinson’s programme here https://lnkd.in/eDS754cR #DanceForParkinsons #Cardiff #Nutcracker #Ballet

Go behind the scenes of our brand-new Nutcracker ✨ Discover how the magic comes to life with stunning sets, costumes, and the creative vision of Dick Bird:

📣 English National Ballet to feature on Sky Arts this Christmas. Tune in to Sky Arts this December, for a two-part documentary taking you behind the scenes of the making of our brand-new Nutcracker. The new series, Nutcracker: Backstage with English National Ballet, showcases the meticulous preparations and the all-important rehearsals which build to opening night. The channel will also screen a full performance of Nutcracker, captured in all its magic at the London Coliseum. English National Ballet’s Artistic Director and joint Choreographer of Nutcracker, Aaron S. Watkin, said: “Nutcracker holds a special place in English National Ballet’s history and in the hearts of our audiences. In 1950, we were one of the first UK companies to introduce the production into our repertoire and we have performed a version every year since. It’s wonderful to be able to open up the world of ballet as we work to bring new magic and wonder to this much-loved piece, offering real insight into what happens behind-the-scenes as a new production makes its way to the stage.” https://bit.ly/3USLBrF #Nutcracker #Ballet #SkyArts 

We're #hiring an Orchestra Manager to join our team. If you have a good track record in orchestra management and administration at a professional orchestra and are interested to work with a dynamic touring company, please apply to the post here: https://lnkd.in/ehsZg_KD

The transformative power of dance... we spoke with Peter Vosper, a member of our Dance for Parkinson's Performance Company, about his journey into dance and the benefits he gets out of being part of this group. Read the interview on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eccPJpvW Know someone who would enjoy this? Come and try our classes with the Dance for Parkinson’s Performance Company from 9 November at the Mulryan Centre for Dance in East London! #dancehealth #wellbeing

Calling all #teachers in Southampton and Portsmouth 📣 We’re offering free in-person workshops this November in support of Discover Creative Careers Week. These two-hour creative dance workshops will include a career-in-the-arts presentation and give students in Key Stages 2-4 a behind-the-scenes preview into the making of our new production of the Nutcracker, choreographed by English National Ballet’s Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith. ✉️ For more details and to book a workshop email engagement@ballet.org.uk. ℹ️ To learn more about English National Ballet’s resources for schools click here: https://lnkd.in/exHH27YW #discovercreativecareers #schools #danceopportunity #southamptonschools #portsmouthschools 

Two fan favourites return next spring! The Forsythe Programme at Sadler's Wells, with three works by William Forsythe, promises to be very special.  Audiences loved his irresistible Playlist (EP) when we performed it in 2022. It's now back to bring more joy into our lives, alongside his classic Herman Scherman (Quintet), not seen in the UK for nearly 30 years, and a world premiere by the master choreographer. Returning to stages with the production sponsor Cunard, tickets are available now: https://lnkd.in/eYFxrNWC Our popular work for young children, My First Ballet: Swan Lake will be back next Easter to the Peacock Theatre, following sold out performances last year. It's the perfect introduction to ballet for children aged 3+, and a fantastic day out. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ebZsY6S3 #NewWork #WorldPremiere #Ballet #Dance

🎶 Meet our inspiring new Music Director Maria Seletskaja! Dive into her journey, passion, and the incredible story of how she became a conductor.

English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in-the-round is coming to the big screen to celebrate the Company’s 75th Season, giving you the chance to experience the splendour of ballet on a grand scale. Filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall, this special cinema event includes never-seen-before overhead angles, giving you an aerial view of the genius choreography. Limited screenings around the UK between 30 October and 3 November. To secure your seat book here: https://lnkd.in/eiuDJddb

🗣️ “My day-today work is quite intense, I care for my Mum and I’m also a counsellor so it’s quite deep, so being able to be free and liberated and think more about my needs was empowering” Ivona from Stratford, East London As part of Age UK’s Silver Sunday, we joined forces with London Borough of Newham Ageing Well Festival to deliver some free open dance workshops taught by our English National Ballet Associate Artists Hannah Wilson, Kate Hartley Stevens and musician Domenico Angarano. It was brilliant to be able to celebrate the health and wellbeing of Newham residents, support them in finding out information about activities and services available in the borough and demonstrate the power of our creative dance health programmes. ℹ️ For more information about ENB’s Dance for Health programme’s head to our website here: https://lnkd.in/ejW4w3p7 #SilverSundayUK #DanceHealth #CreativeHealth #EastLondon