Today’s classical and contemporary ballet companies require outstanding physical versatility, athleticism and artistry from their dancers, in an increasingly competitive industry. Mental resilience and fitness are vital to dancers with demanding performance schedules. Full-time vocational training for up to eight years at the School is intense. Students learn how to take care of their body and mind: to understand, minimise and manage possible injuries, disappointments and performance anxiety.

The healthcare team works alongside our artistic team, the School’s System of Training informed by their ongoing research and medical insight. Staff understand and quantify the demands of classical ballet training in every year group and offer tailored provision. Every student has straightforward access to rehabilitation ballet instructors, physiotherapists, performance nutritionists, sports physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, school nurses, counsellors and Pilates instructors.