The School

School School School

We were founded in 1988 by English National Ballet to provide talented young dancers with the highest quality of training. Today the School exists as a separate entity but maintains strong links with its parent company, sharing its commitment to quality, accessibility and diversity.

We are the peer of the major ballet schools in France, the United States, Denmark and the UK and have trained countless dancers who are now working in major ballet companies worldwide. Currently a third of the dancers at English National Ballet are graduates of the School.

We have consistently achieved Outstanding by the UK Schools inspectorate (Ofsted) since inspections began in 2002 and have maintained a 100% graduate employment rate.

Board Of Governors

 

  • Patron
  • Chairman
  • Board Members
 
  • Felicity Kendal
  • Steve Sacks
  • Sly Bailey
  • The Lady Bell
  • Craig Hassall
  • Rob Hudson
  • Zachary Lewy
  • Maggie Morris
  • Jenny Packham
  • Robert Senior
  • Alfreda Thorogood
  • Sara Watkins

 
Steve Sacks

"At ENBS we are very clear about our mission – to enable students to achieve excellence in classical ballet and provide a happy, caring, supportive and professional environment"

Steve Sacks
CHAIRMAN

Staff

                                                                             
 Co Directors
Delia Barker & Anu Giri

Director Of Dance
Samira Saidi
ARAD RBS Dip PDTC

Head of Studies

Elizabeth Marshall
BA (Hons), PGCE, MTeach
(Distinction), Chartered FCIPD,
AISTD FlfL

ADMINISTRATION

General Manager
Damaris McDonald
Student & Enrolment Coordinator
Claire Conway
Administrator
Lisa Guppy

CURRICULUM STAFF

1st Year Women's Ballet / Tutor
Nathalia Barbara
BP.Ed, ARAD, RAD RTS
2nd Year Women's Ballet / Tutor
Larissa Bamber
PDTD (Distinction)
Rachael Hunt*
3rd Year Women's Ballet / Tutor
Sarah McIlroy*
PDTD

Principal Guest Teacher
Cynthia Harvey

Spanish
Conchita del Campo, ARAD (dip pdtc)
SDS pdb, RCST, BCPA (Teacher Trainer) REPS

MUSIC

Head of Music
Chris Williams
GTCL, PGCE


STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF

Head of Physiotherapy
Anna Brodrick
Body Conditioning
Verity Fry*
Performance Psychology
Britt Tajet-Foxell
BSc (Hons) Psych, MSc (Occ Psych), MCSP                                                        


ENBS Juniors Tutor

Caroline Butler

ENBS Juniors Teaching Assistant
Sophie Auger
                               
*Formally dancers with English National Ballet                                

 

 














Marketing Manager
Galina Wilkinson (Maternity Leave)
Fundraising Manager
Holly Gould





1st Year Men's Ballet / Tutor
Chris Lee Wright
PDTD (MRBSoc.)
2nd Year Men's Ballet / Tutor
Ivan Dinev*
PDTD
Artistic Coordinator &
3rd Year Men's Ballet / Tutor

Paul Lewis*


Contemporary
Nuno Campos

Benesh Movement Notation                   
Kendra Johnson





Pianists

Akiko Nozaki
Meg Morley
Mark Webster



Physiotherapist
Sarah McNaughton
Floor Barre
Alice Crawford*
Anatomy
Ana Alvarez
Nutrition
Mhairi Keil


ENBS Juniors Pianist

John Antrobus

Contact Us

English National Ballet School
Carlyle Building
Hortensia Road
London  SW10 0QS

T: +44 (0)20 7376 7076
F: +44 (0)20 7376 3404
E: info@enbschool.org.uk


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Supporting Us


We are committed to providing the highest quality of training to talented students irrespective of their background or ability to pay.

It costs £23,000 to train each student per year.  The support of our donors is vital in keeping tuition fees affordable and accessible to all.

We depend on a broad range of generous donors.  Every gift, no matter the size, helps us make far-reaching impact on the lives of our young dancers.  So whether you are an individual, a company or charitable trust or foundation, we would like to hear from you. 

In October 2012 we launched our new Supporters Scheme- a three tier programme designed to give you exclusive access and insight into our School whilst raising much needed funds for our scholarship programme. 

To find out more about supporting us, please email fundraising@enbschool.org.uk


Our Supporters

English National Ballet School would like to thank the following Trusts and Foundation, Corporate Sponsors and Individuals for their support towards our School.  Without them English National Ballet School would not be able to operate in the same way or achieve the things they do.

The Board of English National Ballet School
The Education Funding Agency

Trusts & Foundations                                       
The Garfield Weston Foundation
The Leverhulme Trust                                                                                                                                                                                            The Hedley Foundation
The Goldsmith’s Company
The Ernest Cook Charitable Trust
The de Laszlo Foundation
The Leche Trust
The Camelia Trust
The Gordon Edwards Charitable Trust
Coutts Charitable Trust

Corporate                                                                                                                                                                                                         Saatchi & Saatchi
Trinity Mirror plc
IDS: International Dance Supplies

Supporters Scheme- Transform                                    
Michael & Angela Cronk
Mrs Charlotte Hogg
Mr Peter Bond
Mr Martin McCourt
Mr Justin Bickle
Mr & Mrs Mandel
Mr William F Black
Sir Eric Peacock
Ms Helen Chung-Halpern
Ms Jen Angel

Mr Dominic Collier
Mr Peter Corner
Mr Miles Levy
Mr Zachary Lewy
Mr John Mernagh
Mr Blaine Tomlinson
Ms Carolyn Ward
Mr Garry Watts
Mr Simon Gray

Supporters Scheme- Sustain
Ms Hannah Comolli
Mr Michael Drewell
Mr & Mrs Edmondson

Mr Miguel Ramos Fuentenebro
Jean-Loup Brouss de Gersigny
Mrs Jane Hartley
Lord Digby Jones
Mrs Latifa Kosta                                                                                                                                                                                                         Mr & Mrs Lancaster
Mr & Mrs Lee
Mr Jonny Paravicini
Mr Jonathan Ruffer
Mrs Inge Senior
Mrs Angela Wilkes
Mr & Mrs Govett

Location

ENBS is situated in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in south-west London, very close to the famous and fashionable King's Road. The immediate area is residential with good shopping and restaurants near by and whilst a busy location, it does not have the stresses and congestion of London's West End.

The students have easy access to some of the most famous landmarks and institutions in London, like the Royal Albert Hall, Royal College of Music and Harrods.

London offers students a wealth of opportunities to enhance their cultural and artistic development outside the School curriculum. The capital city offers the most exciting and vibrant arts community with thriving world-class ballet, theatre, opera, art galleries and museums.

Cultural visits to galleries, museums and performances are organised by the School as part of the academic curriculum, and students are also strongly encouraged to visit these venues independently. Such opportunities and experiences serve to augment their future careers in the theatre and the arts.

The School is well served by London Underground transport and bus services and is within safe walking distance of the living accommodation provided by nearby recommended hostels.

Vacancies

English National Ballet School is looking for a talented and experienced Communications Manager to increase the overall profile of the school nationally and internationally.  The post-holder will be responsible for implementing the communication strategy using print, events and media channels with particular emphasis on developing a coherent and effective digital presence across the website and social media.

Closing date for applications is 5.00 pm Wednesday 12 June.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview w/b 17 June. This post is part time (4 days per week) and available immediately at £30,000 pro rata

Please email recruitment@enbschool.org.uk  for an application pack.  Please note that CVs cannot be accepted.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be expected to uphold the policies and procedures of the School, be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check and further checks to comply with Ofsted recruitment regulations.