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This is 100 STORIES

For a century, The Royal Ballet School has stood at the forefront of ballet education, shaping generations of performers, choreographers and artistic leaders who have transformed the cultural landscape both in and beyond the art form.

 

Discover our collection of 100 stories spotlighting the people, programmes and pieces that define our legacy and ignite inspiration for our future.

100 stories - Princess Margaret =

Today, we share the story of Princess Margaret, President of The Royal Ballet School from 1956-2002.

100 stories - Karen Paisey =

Today, we share the story of alum Karen Paisey, former Principal of The Royal Ballet, who is closing a chapter on a remarkable 35 years of teaching with The Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme.

100 stories - Anthony Dowell and Antoinette Sibley  =

Today, we share the story of Anthony Dowell and Antoinette Sibley, a celebrated Principal partnership in The Royal Ballet. 

100 stories: Arnold Haskell =

Today, we share the story of Arnold Haskell, the first appointed Director of The Royal Ballet School.

100 stories: Christopher Saunders =

Today, we share the story of alum, Rehearsal Director and Principal Character Artist of The Royal Ballet Christopher Saunders. 

100 stories: Barbara Fewster =

Today, we share the story of alum Barbara Fewster, former Ballet Principal and Associate Director of the School.

100 stories: Lauren Cuthbertson =

Today, we share the story of alum Lauren Cuthbertson, now Guest Principal Artist of The Royal Ballet and current student of our Diploma of Dance Teaching, and how she has come full circle through the ecosystem of the School.

100 stories: Lesley Collier =

Today, we share the story of former Principal and rèpetiteur at The Royal Ballet Lesley Collier CBE.

100 stories: Nandita Shankardass =

 Today, we share the story of alum, dance artist, choreographer, teacher, multidisciplinary facilitator and the Founder of Welcome Movement® Nandita Shankardass. 

100 stories: Jonathan Watkins =

Today, we share the story of alum, Jonathan Watkins, choreographer and director.

100 stories: Yaoqian Shang =

Today, we share the story of alum, Yaoqian Shang, Principal dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet.

100 stories: Dame Beryl Grey =

Today, we share the story of Dame Beryl Grey, former Principal with Sadler’s Wells Ballet (now The Royal Ballet) and former Artistic Director of London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet).

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: Davi Ramos =

 Today, we share the story of David Ramos, Senior Artist with Australian Ballet.

100 stories: Rex Wheeler =

Today, we share the story of dancer, choreographer and drag queen Rex Wheeler/Lady Camden.

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.

100 stories: Rishan Benjamin =

Today, we share the story of alum and Scottish Ballet First Artist, Rishan Benjamin.

100 stories: Thomas Forster MBE =

Today, we share the story of alum and Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Thomas Forster MBE.

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.

100 stories: Dame Monica Mason =

Today, we share the story of alum Dame Monica Mason, former Principal dancer, Répétiteur and Director of The Royal Ballet.

100 stories: Dame Ninette de Valois  =

Our story begins with Dame Ninette de Valois, Founder of The Royal Ballet School, The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet.

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