Today, 13 August 2019, English National Ballet dancers arrived at the Company’s new building on London City Island, Canning Town, to begin rehearsals for their 70th Anniversary Season.The new building is home to seven full-sized rehearsal studios as well as the five-storey, state-of-the-art Production Studio which is fitted with a fly tower allowing for productions to be … [Read more...] about Today English National Ballet dancers started rehearsing in their new home
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English National Ballet announces 2019-2020 70th Anniversary Season
70th Anniversary celebrations2020 marks English National Ballet’s 70th Anniversary with celebrations taking place throughout the 2019-2020 Season that give opportunities for the Company to say, ‘Thank You’ to its audiences, fans, friends and partners.The 70th Anniversary will be celebrated with three special Gala performances at the London Coliseum featuring extracts from a … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces 2019-2020 70th Anniversary Season
Jeffrey Cirio answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start dancing? I started dancing right around the age of nine.Why did you start dancing? My sister, Lia, was a student at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Our family had moved to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, so that she could study there. I had always enjoyed sports — soccer and karate especially — and I happened to see a men’s class. I asked my parents … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Cirio answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season
Tamara Rojo has announced promotions within English National Ballet and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season.Joiners and promotionsJoining the Company will be Jeffrey Cirio who joins English National Ballet as Lead Principal following his recent guest performances in Song of the Earth, La Sylphide, Romeo & Juliet, Nutcracker and Akram Khan’s Giselle. Cirio is … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season
English National Ballet announces 2018-2019 Season
In brief:English National Ballet and English National Ballet School set to move into joint state-of-the-art home in Canning Town, East London ENB's success in stage two application to Arts Council England's Capital Large Grants programme for a £3 million investment in its new home Christopher Wheeldon to create a new in-the-round version of Cinderella for English … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces 2018-2019 Season
Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June
On Monday 11 June 2018, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at the London Coliseum for the first time.Emerging Dancer is a key part of English National Ballet’s commitment to developing and nurturing talent within the company and through this annual event, English National Ballet recognises the excellence of its artists.Six of the … [Read more...] about Finalists of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition at the London Coliseum in June
English National Ballet – Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time from 25 April 2018
Akram Khan’s Giselle will be released in cinemas for the first time from 25 April 2018, thanks to a collaboration between English National Ballet and digital commissioning agency The Space, giving UK ballet fans, and later fans all over the world, the opportunity to see this award-winning production on the big screen.Giselle was re-imagined by choreographer Akram Khan, with … [Read more...] about English National Ballet – Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time from 25 April 2018
Akram Khan’s Giselle – ENB’s smash hit in words and pictures
Akram Khan’s new Giselle is a work of immense confidence and scouring anger. Reimagining one of ballet’s most-loved classics, the story of a village girl betrayed by a nobleman, this production is another big, ambitious risk taken by English National Ballet under director Tamara Rojo. It proves to be a triumph for the company and its choreographer. – Zoë Anderson, THE … [Read more...] about Akram Khan’s Giselle – ENB’s smash hit in words and pictures
English National Ballet announces 2018 Spring/Summer Season including world premiere by William Forsythe
World premiere of new work by William Forsythe created especially for English National Ballet. Voices of America: Jerome Robbins/William Forsythe/Aszure Barton, a new mixed bill dedicated to neoclassical ballet with an American accent. Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty to be performed at the London Coliseum. New version of My First Ballet: Swan Lake to tour the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces 2018 Spring/Summer Season including world premiere by William Forsythe
Cesar Corrales is to become English National Ballet’s youngest Principal
Tamara Rojo has announced that Cesar Corrales is to become Principal of English National Ballet from the start of the 2017/2018 season. Joining Corrales on stage after his performance in Le Corsaire at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Rojo announced his promotion in front of the audience and Company.Corrales joined English National Ballet as Artist of the Company in 2014, was … [Read more...] about Cesar Corrales is to become English National Ballet’s youngest Principal