English National Ballet School – Tokyo Workshop

Saturday 12 December 2026 | 13:00–14:30

Dancers aged 13-17 are invited to join an inspiring classical ballet masterclass led by ENBS Second Year Men’s Tutor David Yow in Tokyo, Japan.

This special session offers participants the opportunity to experience the teaching approach of English National Ballet School, with a focus on classical ballet technique, musicality, artistry and performance.

The masterclass will provide young dancers with valuable insight into the technical and artistic expectations of full-time vocational ballet training, while offering an opportunity to develop their skills under the guidance of an experienced member of the School’s artistic faculty.

Places must be booked in advance.

Register here for the Tokyo Masterclass

Senior School Preliminary & Final Auditions

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December 2026

Alongside the masterclass, English National Ballet School will hold preliminary and final auditions in Tokyo for all dancers aged 16-18 who wish to be considered for entry to its Senior School programme in London. Successful candidates from the preliminary auditions will be invited to participate in the final auditions.

Audition Schedule

• Saturday 12 December: Preliminary Auditions
• Sunday 13 December: Final Auditions

Senior School Audition Registration

All candidates wishing to participate in the auditions must complete English National Ballet School’s official application process.

Registration deadline: 6 December 2026

Register here for Senior School Auditions

The Senior School audition application is separate from masterclass registration. Participation in the masterclass does not constitute an audition or guarantee progression to the audition stages.