Graduation 2019

Graduation 2019

After an incredible performance at the Royal Opera House and their final Grand Défilé, our 3rd Year students graduated from The Royal Ballet School.

Family, friends and supporters of the School gathered in the Linden Studio Theatre for the graduation ceremony.

Christopher Powney, Artistic Director, introduced the students and gave them some parting words of advice. The Duchess of Wellington, our Chairman, then addressed the students before Darcey Bussell, alumna of the Royal Ballet School, presented them with their certificates.

There were several special awards presented to students, which recognised their efforts and achievements during their time at the School. We wish all our graduates every success in their future careers.

See the full list of graduates and the companies they will be joining.

Graduation 2019

Award winners

Bomin Kim

The Ashton Award for a graduating student who has shown style, personality and technique in Ashton ballets. Kindly sponsored by The Fredrick Ashton Foundation and presented by Christopher Nourse (Executive Director of the Frederick Ashton Foundation).

Matthew Keller

The David Norman Award for the graduating student who has shown leadership qualities and demonstrated good citizenship during their time at the School. Kindly sponsored and presented by Geoffrey R W Smith

Davi Ramos

The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Award for the male graduate who has made the most progress in classical ballet training during their time at the School. Kindly presented by John Walsham on behalf of the Master, Malcolm Craig.

Madison Bailey

The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Award for the female graduate who has made the most progress in classical ballet training during their time at the School. Kindly presented by John Walsham on behalf of the Master, Malcolm Craig.

Liam Boswell

The London Ballet Circle Dame Ninette Award for the most outstanding male graduate of The Royal Ballet School. Kindly supported by The London Ballet Circle and presented by their Patron, Sir Peter Wright.

Ginevra Zambon

The London Ballet Circle Dame Ninette Award for the most outstanding female graduate of The Royal Ballet School. Kindly supported by The London Ballet Circle and presented by their Patron, Sir Peter Wright