The headquarters of the English National Ballet currently lies on a quiet mews tucked away behind the Royal Albert Hall. An unassuming home, it belies an illustrious history that stretches all the way back to the Ballets Russes. Founded by Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin (former dancers with Diaghilev's seminal company), alongside impresario Julian Braunsweg, in its 66 years the ENB has staged works by a glittering roll call of luminaries, from Rudolf Nureyev all the way to Akram Khan. Headed…
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