Each year, English National Ballet School’s graduating students look forward to one of the most exciting milestones of their training, performing in English National Ballet’s My First Ballet tour. This season, My First Ballet: Cinderella has provided an unforgettable opportunity for Year Three students to gain invaluable professional performance experience while bringing the magic of ballet to audiences across the UK.

For many students, this production represents a significant step between training and professional life. Touring with a full-scale production, performing multiple roles, and adapting to different theatres offers a real insight into the demands and rewards of company life.

 

This year’s production of My First Ballet: Cinderella has been met with exceptional enthusiasm, with performances selling out across multiple venues. The warm reception from audiences reflects not only the enduring appeal of Cinderella, but also the energy and artistry brought to the stage by English National Ballet School’s graduating cohort.

Students have embraced the opportunity to perform a wide range of roles, developing both technical and artistic skills in a professional touring environment. From ensemble scenes to featured roles, the production allows students to demonstrate their versatility, musicality, and stage presence.

Critics have also taken note of the performances, highlighting the strength of the emerging talent on stage. Reviewers described the dancers as “full of charm and personality”, praising the cast’s “strong technique and engaging storytelling” throughout the production. Several students were singled out as “ones to watch”, reflecting the high calibre of performers preparing to enter the profession.

For the Year Three students, performing in My First Ballet is more than just another performance, it is a rite of passage. The experience of touring, working alongside English National Ballet’s artistic team, and performing for diverse audiences provides invaluable preparation for their next steps into professional companies.

As the tour continues, audiences across the country are experiencing the magic of Cinderella, brought to life by the next generation of dancers. For English National Ballet School’s graduating students, this production marks both a celebration of their training and an exciting glimpse into their future careers.

With sold-out performances and glowing reviews, My First Ballet: Cinderella has once again demonstrated why this production remains a highlight of the Year Three experience and a cherished tradition for English National Ballet School. This year, students from the ENBS Graduate Artists Programme have also joined the production, creating a cast entirely made up of English National Ballet School students.

See My First Ballet: Cinderella on Tour

Following a sell-out opening, there are still opportunities to catch My First Ballet: Cinderella on tour, featuring English National Ballet School’s Year Three students.

Remaining Tour Dates:

• Sadler’s Wells East, London 1- 12 April 2026
• Lighthouse, Poole 18 – 19 April 2026
• Grand Opera House, York 9 – 10 May 2026
• Wyvern Theatre, Swindon 23 – 24 May 2026
• Newcastle Theatre Royal 30 – 31 May 2026

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Experience the magic of My First Ballet: Cinderella and support the next generation of dancers.

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