Ballet has never been blessed with the coolest of reputations and some would say the dance form’s on the last of its slender, perfectly-toned legs. But, then again, I would’ve said something similar about ice dancing and we all know how grotesquely popular that’s become with the introduction of celebrity, glamour, and that silver-fox, Philip Schofield. The English National Ballet is hoping to boost its own popularity by featuring fashion designers, popular indie artists, and, presumably, great dancing. At least I hope the last factor’s still considered important. Read more .