Health & Wellbeing

English National Ballet School is the proud recipient of One Dance’s prestigious Dance Healthcare Team award. The healthcare and performance support at ENBS includes the following for all students:

Injury Prevention & Screening Programmes: At the beginning of the year, every student is screened for issues with flexibility, strength, or technique, and these are addressed with an individual exercise programme. The School also offers Vitamin D and cardiac screening.

Physiotherapist:  Daily access to a specialist physiotherapist who examines, diagnoses and if necessary, provides treatment including soft tissue, manual therapy, taping, acupuncture and exercise-based rehabilitation. Students also have access to a massage therapist.

Strength and Conditioning:  Fitness group sessions and in addition, male students have upper body strengthening sessions to allow them to develop the strength needed for lifting. One-on-one or small groups to work strength and conditioning sessions are also offered to those recovering from injury.

Pilates: Weekly Pilates classes and in addition, students can book one-on-one or in small groups to work on their issues. Pilates rehab is also offered to students coming back from an injury.

Performance Psychologist: Classes with a performance psychologist to learn about coping strategies and goal setting. In addition, students can book a one-on-one appointment with a performance psychologist to talk about personal issues they may have. Students also have access to a counsellor.

Nutritionist:  Group classes with a nutritionist to learn and talk about the role that healthy nutrition plays in improving health and performance. In addition, students can book one-on-one appointments with the nutritionist.

Gym: We are delighted to announce the upgrade of the ENBS gym. With the fantastic support of David Lloyd Clubs, the gym has been equipped with brand-new, high-specification equipment, including 2 x Wattbike Air Pro, Precor CV equipment, pin- and plate-loaded resistance equipment, bench, an Envy reformer bed and BLKBOX dumbbells. ENBS students also have access to local David Lloyd Clubs facilities to support injury rehabilitation.

Wellbeing

At English National Ballet School, we recognise the wellbeing of our students is fundamental to their development as dancers and as individuals. Our fully trained safeguarding and well-being staff are committed to creating a supportive environment where students feel valued, respected and able to thrive. Well-being is understood holistically, encompassing physical, emotional, mental and social health, and is embedded throughout student life at the school.

Our approach encourages students to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to look after themselves throughout their training and beyond. Students have access to a range of support, guidance and professional expertise, with opportunities to discuss any concerns and seek help when needed. We promote open conversations around wellbeing and encourage students to take an active role in understanding their own needs, recognising that asking for support is an important part of a healthy and sustainable approach to dance training.

Onsite we have provision which includes;

• Listening lunches
• Book club recommendation’s
• House point and awards including competitions and prizes
• Well-being lectures
• Drop in sessions
• Student voice workshops and groups

We believe that a positive culture of wellbeing enables students to train, learn and perform at their best while maintaining a healthy balance in their lives. Through education, pastoral support and a caring community, we aim to equip our students with the resilience, self-awareness and healthy habits that will support them throughout their careers and into the future.