Former dancer settles ‘body shaming’ legal claim against Royal Ballet School

Ms Elphick developed an eating disorder resulting in anorexia which she believes was the result of body shaming she received during training

Ellen Elphick, who attended the London school between 2009 and 2012, brought legal action alleging body shaming by several teachers in breach of the school’s duty of care

A former Royal Ballet School student has settled a legal case over claims of body shaming, her lawyers have said.

Ellen Elphick, who attended the London school between 2009 and 2012, brought legal action alleging body shaming by several teachers in breach of the school’s duty of care.