Ellen Elphick said teachers at the school had left her with lifelong psychological damage.

The world-famous Royal Ballet School has agreed a legal settlement with a woman who claimed she developed an eating disorder ...

In the world of ballet, where elegance meets discipline, Ellen Elphick's story sheds light on a darker side. Her experience at a top ballet school challenges the industry's norms.

A former dancer has reached a settlement with the Royal Ballet School after she accused the ... as well as a round of applause from the rest of the class. She said she drank coffee, smoked ...

The Royal Ballet School has not admitted liability for the ... with a teacher even allegedly encouraging the class to clap her efforts, while the ex-pupil said habits including smoking cigarettes ...

April 2025. Morning sessions are reserved for younger dancers, and afternoon sessions are reserved for older dancers ...

Ellen Elphick, who was a student at the Royal Ballet School in London, said she became anorexic while participating in an intense training program as a teenager. The school trains students between ...