We recognise that there are some dancers who may face barriers and experience unfair disadvantage when auditioning to vocational schools like ENBS. We aim to make our application and audition process as accessible as possible and encourage applications from candidates who have the talent, drive and potential to develop their skills for a career in Ballet and professional dance.
We aim to:
- Provide support and guidance to candidates and their families who may not have experience applying to professional vocational schools
- Be at hand to answer any questions or concerns about the admissions process (including application and auditions).
- Ensure that candidates feel supported and empowered to submit their application.
- Enable candidates to feel comfortable, safe and confident in their in person audition (if invited to a final audition).
Meet the team
 |
 |
|
|
|
Clara Thomas (she/her) Email: clarathomas@enbschool.org.uk Courses and Widening Participation Manager |
Josh Yeardley (he/him) Email: joshyeardley@enbschool.org.uk Registrar |
| "In my role I do a combination of courses and widening participation which involves managing our associate programme, intensives, community classes, and additional workshops. My work also has a focus on finding ways to improve our outreach to individuals underrepresented in ballet, and forging relationships with organisations within our community." | “I manage the day-to-day experience and progression of our Senior School students, offering student support with bursaries, accommodation and other student services. I also oversee and manage the admissions process, so will usually be your first point of call for any application or audition queries. It is my responsibility to ensure the admissions process is accessible, equitable and an enjoyable experience for all candidates.” |
Who’s eligible for the support?
Our goal is to try and support as many candidates as possible, however due to the limited number of drop-in sessions and staff capacity, we will be prioritising UK students who are applying for September 2025 entry and meet any of the following criteria:
- Low household income.
- Identify as black, brown or from the Global Majority.
- Have any access requirements.
- Have a declared disability.
- Experience in care / estranged.
- Young carer.
- Estranged from family.
The support available
Support is available in the form of online drop-in sessions for participants to meet with us individually, to discuss any questions or concerns that they might have about the application or audition process. Clara and Josh will both be in attendance for all meetings.
Meetings are on Wednesday afternoons commencing Wednesday 20 November 2024 from 3.00pm – 6.00pm in 30 minute slots.
We feel it’s important that the candidate is in attendance and we also encourage a parent / guardian to attend.
► TO BOOK A DROP IN SESSION please use our online booking form here.
If you have any questions about the support or admissions process, please email auditions@enbschool.org.uk or email Josh or Clara directly.
