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Luke Abnett is an experienced Physiotherapist specialising in Dance Medicine. Based in London.

Luke Abnett

Physiotherapist Luke Abnett specialises in Dance Medicine. He has extensive experience in dance, including six years at the Royal Ballet School and treating cast and crew of the Lion King. Luke believes in addressing the underlying physical deficits which interfere with correct technique, and thus underpin many dance injuries. He routinely teaches dancers how to get the most out of their bodies - often correcting problems dancers didn't know they had! Luke is available for one-to-one consultations for either injury treatment or performance enhancement. He also available to provide Injury Prevention Classes in a school setting.

19/06/2025

Summer is here! ☀️ 🌊 and so is 🩰 The Ballet Physio Summer School! 🩰 This year we have an exciting selection of online and in-person classes and Masterclasses for all vocational dancers from eight years-old all the way to eighteen!

First up…

📣 Senior dancers (ages 11-18)! 📣

Yes, summer IS the time for a well-earned rest… but that doesn’t mean your ballet progress has to pause! 💪🏻 Whether you are beachside 🏖️ , in a hotel 🏨 , at home 🏠 or visiting family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 - you can join the Ballet Physio Summer School from ANYWHERE!

❌ No more “I’ll work on it later” - now is a great time to level up your strength, control and flexibility. Then you can surprise them all when you start back! 💪🏻

Led by Luke (with his trademark energy, flair + physio know-how), these classes are designed to be fun, effective and totally doable, wherever you are this summer.

💥 Pick-n-mix your faves or dive in and do all of them to really boost your ballet facility - and watch your technique get so much stronger this summer! 💪🏻 🩰

Sign up now via the link in bio ⬆️

See our next posts for details on classes for Juniors, In-person classes and Masterclasses! ➡️

🩰🩰🩰 Supercharge your ballet training this summer! 🩰🩰🩰

14/05/2025

Ballet dreams begin with tiny steps at the barre!🩰 A big congratulations to Emelia - you have danced your way into something truly special! 👏🏻🩰🤩 Getting a place at Tring is a testament to your determination, resilience, and the love of ballet! I am so proud and can’t wait to see you grow, flourish and develop your talent! I’m already looking forward to supporting your growth through this next step of the journey. 💪🏻🩰 💃🏻

11/05/2025

Truly a night to remember! On April 4th, I had the honour of performing for His Majesty The King with the at a reception in Windsor Castle, celebrating community music from across the UK.

A surreal and magical evening - especially when His Majesty requested an impromptu performance (pictured!) in the stunning Grand Reception Room. ✨🎶👑

📸 Ian Jones Photography 2025

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08/05/2025

Intermediate Adult Dancers! Are you ready to feel stronger, more aligned, and more confident in your ballet practice? 💪🏻🩰🩰🩰

Join our Intermediate Adults Ballet Conditioning Course designed to help you work smarter, not just harder.

Over 6 progressive sessions, we’ll dive into the six key pillars of ballet strength:

🔑 Core control
🔑 Turnout support
🔑 Foot strength
🔑 Extensions
🔑 Upper back support
🔑 Balance

Expect expert guidance ✅, plenty of progressive challenges ✅, and options to match your individual strength level ✅, all in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Don’t just take our word for it - swipe to see what other Adult Dancers had to say about the Ballet Physio experience! ➡️

📍 Danceworks Studios
🗓️ June 3 – July 22 (with two one-week breaks)
🕡 Tuesdays | 18:30–19:30

✨ Feel Stronger. Move Smarter. Dance Better.

🔗 Book now via Link in bio 🩰🩰🩰

06/05/2025

Absolutely thrilled for Emily on her successful audition for Tring Park School for the Performing Arts! 🌟

Earning a place is an incredible achievement, and to have worked so long and hard for it makes it even more special. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Huge congratulations, Emily! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off. I’m so proud of you and can’t wait to support you through this next chapter in your dance journey!💫 💪🏻 🩰

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04/05/2025

April sure was busy, and May is shaping up to be even more exciting! 😆

I had the pleasure of choreographing five (!) dance pieces for ‘s super sassy “Saturday Night Diva” show, celebrating musical icons such as Madonna, Aretha Franklin, and Lady Gaga, to name just a few.

I’m also thrilled to have created new choreography for our upcoming show, “London Legends.” Swipe to take a look at the poster - can you guess which legendary Londoners we’re honouring? 🤔 🎶 🎤 🎵

🎟 Tickets available via

01/05/2025

Feeling grateful 🙏 I am so lucky to work with the most incredible young dancers and their wonderfully kind, supportive parents. It’s a privilege to have a small part in their journey through this beautiful (but oh so demanding…) world of ballet. Thank you for the kind words! 🙏 🩰

29/04/2025

👋 Parents of young dancers! 🔈

Is your child serious about their ballet training? Are you finding the ballet world a bit mystifying? Do you ever wonder how to best support them along the way?

Join Luke for a relaxed, friendly Q&A session just for ballet parents - a free online event where you can ask questions about training, strength, pointe work, injuries, and anything else that’s on your mind.

🗓️ Date: 13th of May
🕖 Time: 7- 8pm UK Time
📍 Where: Zoom (link in bio to sign up)

A chance to chat, ask, and feel more confident supporting your dancer 🩰

25/04/2025

🌟 That magical moment when a childhood dream becomes reality… 💫

George has always dreamed of training at The Royal Ballet School - and through sheer hard work, resilience, and passion, he’s made it happen! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Watching you grow is an absolute joy. Now it’s time to spread those wings and fly! So proud of you, George - enjoy every second of the journey ahead! 🩰 💪🏻 💫

14/04/2025

🌷 Our Easter Classes are in full plié, but May is just around the corner… and so is your next opportunity to level up! ✨ May half-term is the perfect moment to fine-tune those ballet muscles and prep your body for the summer intensives ahead. Whether you’re working on that arabesque line, well balanced extensions, or simply building strength and stamina - now’s the time ⏰ 🩰

Let’s get you feeling strong ✔️, centred ✔️, and ready to let your technique and artistry shine through. 🌟 🩰 💪🏻 😍 Book now via link in bio 🔗 ⬆️
 

07/04/2025

✨ Even more amazing news to shout from the rooftops! 🔈 Our superstar ⭐️ Aoife has successfully auditioned for the Tring School for Performing Arts! 💃🌟 Huge congratulations, Aoife! 🎉 Your talent, hard work, and passion are taking you places! Keep shining, stay strong, and enjoy your next exciting dance adventure! 🎭💫🩰

04/04/2025

This is what I did yesterday with my choir! It was an incredible experience sharing community music with all of the guests and especially for our additional impromptu serenade that the King asked for in meeting us afterwards!

Come and see us perform soon! More info in the link below 👑

https://www.lgmc.org.uk/performances/

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Optimal ballet biomechanics are of prime importance to underpin safe training in young dancers. When the body's joints and muscles work in fine-tuned balance this in turn enhances the speed of technique development and overall progression.

Physiotherapist Luke Abnett specialises in Dance Medicine. Luke believes in addressing the underlying physical deficits which interfere with correct technique, and thus underpin many dance injuries. He routinely teaches dancers how to get the most out of their natural facility.

Luke has extensive experience in dance, including six years at the Royal Ballet School.

During his time at RBS, in addition to managing student injuries, Luke drove the development of elite level healthcare at the school by achieving the following: timetabled injury prevention pre-habilitation classes; overseeing healthcare provision at the Upper school including sports; an integrated Physical Conditioning curriculum incorporating fitness training and pilates; regular accredited academic classes in injury prevention and anatomy for dancers.

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