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100 years of The Royal Ballet School
In 2026, The Royal Ballet School celebrates 100 years of nurturing the next generation. With a legacy built on excellence, and a future focused on expanding opportunity and access, The Royal Ballet School remains at the forefront of shaping the next century of classical ballet.
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100 stories: Dr Susie Cooper
Today, we share the story of Dr Susie Cooper, former Choreography Tutor at the School and former dancer with Ballet Rambert and Scottish Ballet.
100 stories: Choreography at the School
Today, we share the important part that choreography plays in the School's story.
100 stories: Iain Mackay
Today, we share the story of Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet School, Iain Mackay.
100 stories: Baroness Deborah Bull CBE
Today, we share the story of alum and former Royal Ballet Principal dancer Baroness Deborah Bull CBE.
Past, present, future: the School announce a series of insight events to open centenary year
We are excited to kick off our public centenary celebrations with three insight days exploring the past, present and future of the School.
100 stories: Charlotte Edmonds
Today, we share the story of alum Charlotte Edmonds, dancer, choreographer and director.
100 stories: Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp
Today, we share the story of Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp, performer, choreographer, teacher and director.
2026 centenary calendar
Celebrate 100 years of the The Royal Ballet School with our limited-edition 2026 centenary wall calendar.