English National Ballet School

🔦 Graduate Spotlight: Max Anderson

Congratulations to Max Anderson, who'll be joining Cape Town City Ballet for the start of their next season.

Originally from California, Max discovered ballet at the age of nine before moving to England at 14 to study ballet. At 16 he joined our senior school, to continue studying, training and performing, most recently touring in English National Ballet's My First Ballet: Cinderella.

Looking back on his time Max says:

"I will always cherish my time at ENBS and the amazing friends I made along the way. I would like to thank the School for all of the amazing opportunities we have been offered during our time here. I am looking forward to moving on to the next step in my career, seeing a new part of the world and all the new adventures that will come with it."

🎉 We wish Max every success as he begins this exciting new chapter with Cape Town City Ballet.

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🚨PSA: There are still tickets available for tonight's Summer Performance!🚨

Join us at 7pm at the Bloomsbury Theatre for an evening of classical and contemporary ballet.

Tonight is also your final opportunity to see Fleeting by Bridget Breiner, following its acclaimed performance at the Next Generation Festival at the Royal Ballet and Opera.

For tonight only, enjoy 50% off Friday evening tickets.

🎟️ Use code: ENBS50

Book now via this link https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/07/steps-toward-tomorrow

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🔦 Graduate Spotlight: Mihiro Miyaoka

From Japan to London, and now on to the professional stage.

Mihiro Miyaoka began dancing at the age of four, inspired by her grandmother. In 2023, she competed at the Youth America Grand Prix Finals in Tampa, where she was awarded a place at English National Ballet School, joining the School in January 2024.

This season, Mihiro begins the next chapter of her career with Slovak National Ballet.

"I am excited to continue learning, developing as an artist and embracing new experiences as a professional dancer. I will always be thankful for everything ENBS has given me, and I will carry the lessons, memories and friendships from my time at the School throughout my career."

Congratulations, Mihiro. We wish you every success as you begin your professional journey.

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Review: English National Ballet School and John Cranko School at the Next Generation Festival Graham Watts sees two top ballet schools at the Royal Ballet & Opera's Next Generation Festival, dancing as if they were already fully fledged professionals.

✨ Programme Update ✨

We're delighted to announce that two additional works have been added to this year's Summer Performance at the Bloomsbury Theatre.

Following outstanding audience and critical response at the Next Generation Festival, Demis Volpi's Winter and Bridget Breiner's Fleeting will now be performed by our graduating students.

These special performances are exclusive to our Friday evening and Saturday afternoon performances, giving audiences a unique opportunity to experience two exceptional contemporary works alongside our existing programme of classical and contemporary repertoire.

If you missed them at the Next Generation Festival, or simply want to experience them again, this is your chance to see these remarkable young artists in action.

📍 Bloomsbury Theatre
📅 Friday & Saturday performances only

🎟️ These performances are strictly limited, so book now via the link.

🔗 https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/07/steps-toward-tomorrow

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Sharing the stage with as part of the Next Generation Festival Royal Ballet and Opera