English National Ballet is a
classical ballet company founded by
Dame Alicia Markova and
Sir Anton Dolin and based at Markova House in
South Kensington, London, England. Along with
The Royal Ballet,
Birmingham Royal Ballet and
Scottish Ballet, it is one of the four major ballet companies in Great Britain. English National Ballet is one of the foremost touring companies in Europe, performing in theatres throughout the UK as well as conducting international tours and performing at special events. The Company employs approximately 67 dancers and a symphony orchestra, (English National Ballet Philharmonic) and there is also an associate school,
English National Ballet School, which is independent from the ballet company. The Company regularly performs seasons at the
London Coliseum and has been noted for specially staged performances at the
Royal Albert Hall. In 2014 English National Ballet became an Associate Company of Sadler's Wells. The Patron of English National Ballet is
HRH The Duke of York.