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.
15/11/2025
Knees that don’t fully straighten in ballet are a big no-no… and I know so many of you are working hard to lengthen and straighten those legs. But here’s the thing: contrary to popular belief, if your knees are staying a bit bent, it doesn’t always mean your hamstrings are tight. Stretching them more isn’t always the answer! There may be something else going on. Watch my video to learn what might really be limiting your knee extension. 💡🦵🏻🩰
31/10/2025
🎃 Happy Halloween, Dancers! 👻 No spooky sickled feet 😳 or ghostly wobbling ankles here… 🩰✨At The Ballet Physio, we banish ballet nightmares with strength, stability and precision, so your technique is spellbindingly strong! 🪄💪🏻 Here’s to powerful jumps, enchanted turns and a frightfully fabulous Halloween! 🕷️🕸️ 🧙🏻
11/10/2025
It’s a while before Christmas, but there’s already a ❄️ price freeze ❄️ at the Ballet Physio! In an inflation-busting move, there are no changes to our fees this academic year. You can continue to work with me one-to-one or in my classes, personalised programmes and courses without any fee change.
🔗 Link in bio to make an appointment.
07/10/2025
What a transformation after just one homework session! ✨
The power of targeted physio exercises is still so underestimated. Yet with the right approach and analysis, they can achieve incredible results. 💪🏻
If you’re working on strengthening or improving your PHYSICAL FACILITY FOR BALLET, do get in touch. We’ll do a full analysis, discuss your goals and anything that might be holding you back, and create a personalised plan just for you.
💻 Online appointments available.
🔗 Link in bio to book your session.
04/10/2025
✨ Happy weekend, performing arts friends! ✨
I feel so grateful to be part of this vibrant show world not only through my ballet connections but also through my work with the wonderful . Over the years, we’ve sung at the Southbank Centre, Cadogan Hall, Windsor Castle, and even the Royal Albert Hall, while also bringing joy to schools, hospices, and Pride events. 🌈
We’ve taken our voices across the globe 🌍 , touring to New York, Chicago, Prague, Amsterdam and beyond, and shared the stage with icons like Kylie, Hannah Waddingham, and Dolly Parton (to name a few!).
For me, this chorus is so much more than music, it’s family, community, and the joy of moving and performing together.
I’m proud to choreograph and perform alongside this incredible group of humans. 💜
Here’s to art, movement, and connection - on stage and beyond! 🎶✨
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! 🙏 🩰
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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.
Luke also has an invaluable experience of working with teenagers, having been a House Parent at the Royal Ballet School.
Luke also has a vast experience in treating cast and crew of the such iconic and physically demanding West End Shows as “The Lion King” and “Aladdin”.
Luke is the physiotherapy advisor to Ballet Boost and the Academy of Balletic Arts and consults various other ballet schools across London.
Luke is available for one-to-one consultations for either injury treatment or performance enhancement.
Luke is also available to provide Facility Enhancement Classes in dance school settings.
In addition to this, Luke treats non-dance sports injuries and postural problems, and offers Vocal Physiotherapy for singers.
