Setting the standard

Our mission is to nurture, train and educate exceptional young dancers for the Royal Ballet companies and other leading UK and international companies and to inspire the future of classical ballet training.

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The Royal Ballet School is a charity and as such relies on the generosity of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations to continue to be able to provide world class training and opportunities for students.

Find out how your support can make a difference

Applications and admissions

National audition tours are held at various venues throughout the UK each Spring term for full-time students, Mid and Senior Associates and each Summer term for Junior Associates.

Applications and auditions

Full-time training audition dates and venues

Summer Performances 2017

This year there will be four Royal Ballet School performances at Opera Holland Park with a Saturday matinee at the Royal Opera House. Booking for Opera Holland Park is now open for Families of the school, with Friends' booking opening 13 March.

Find out more and book your tickets

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