The Royal Ballet School’s Christmas gift guide 2025

The festive season is just around the corner, and with it comes long lists for Christmas shopping. To help you out, we put together our favourite items for everyone on your list. From special presents for loved ones to Secret Santa gifts for coworkers, check out our suggestions and shop from the comfort of your home. 

For the collectors 

Our mugs are the perfect size for a steaming cup of cocoa and are a unique addition to any mug collection. Pick the White Lodge mug as a nod to our heritage, perfect for our upcoming centenary year, or go for our Bridge of Aspiration mug to celebrate our eye-catching architectural marvel, connecting Upper School to the Royal Opera House. Both make for great conversation starters. 

If you like to add new ornaments to your tree each year, take a look at our gorgeous ballet baubles, featuring silhouettes of our alumni dancing a pas de deux from Paquita. The golden accents make this a luxurious gift for a loved one. 

For the Secret Santa stocking stuffers 

Our keyrings and pins are perfect treats to pop into a stocking. Choose from our elegant logo keyring to our delightful charm keyring to add a touch of ballet to your keys or bags. Browse our pin selection for a pop of colour on a jacket or bag. 

For friends far away 

Send season’s greetings to loved ones near and far with our stunning Christmas cards, featuring artwork of our historic White Lodge grounds in Richmond Park and Upper School facade on Floral Street. Pick up a pen while you’re here to write letters to Santa in style. 

For you from you  

Treat yourself this holiday season. Get cosy with a crew sweater or feel hugged in a hoodie, all available in a range of colours. Hint: our bunheads love zip hoodies to keep their buns neat between rehearsals. 

For your besties  

Tell your bestie that when it’s raining more than ever, you’ll always have each other, especially under matching umbrellas! Our branded umbrellas will shelter you from the elements while you chat with your nearest and dearest. 

Top it off with matching t-shirts so you can walk to your next dance class in a perfectly coordinated fashion. 

For the budding dancers 

For the dancers in your life, check out our Intensive Courses and dancewear to have them rocking around the Christmas tree.  

Check out our 2026 Intensive Courses to gift a life-changing experience. Our Spring and Summer Intensive Courses at White Lodge and Upper School provide a unique insider experience into our renowned training. We will also be hosting intensives in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Los Angeles, so dancers can join from a city closer to home. 

Our streamlined dancewear is the perfect accompaniment or standalone gift for anyone into fitness and movement. Browse our selection of leotards, shorts, jackets and tights for all movers with our gold trademark accents. 

For the ones who are hard to buy for  

What size shirt would fit best? What colour bauble do they really want? Take the stress out of your shopping with a gift card to our shop. Our gift cards, featuring images of our talented students, can be used to purchase Royal Ballet School branded apparel, accessories and souvenirs in our online shop.  

Also, take a look at our gift cards for our On Demand platform, featuring ballet, contemporary and Pilates classes that can be streamed anywhere, anytime. With lifetime ownership and classes for dancers of all ages and experience levels, this is a gift that will keep on giving. 

For the ballet fans 

Searching for a festive family outing? Planning a wintry date night? Look no further – The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House is the perfect Christmas outing. This iconic annual spectacle features our talented students and alumni, from the youngest faces to the veteran Sugar Plum couples. Spend an evening exploring Covent Garden then warm up with this heartwarming holiday ballet. 

For the one who loves to give back  

Christmas is a season of giving, and as a registered charity, we rely on the generous support of our community. If you would like to give our young dancers the most valuable gift of all, become a Member or Young Member. As a thank you, our memberships also offer you exclusive performance invitations, insight events and other benefits throughout the year. A gift to us is a gift to you! 

Merry Christmas from The Royal Ballet School!