Teacher Observation Programme
We’re proud to offer opportunities for dance teachers to observe The Royal Ballet School Artistic staff teaching class. See some of the world’s most accomplished dance teachers at work in classes including classical ballet technique, repertoire, solos, character, pas de deux and contemporary.
The School has a longstanding commitment to excellence in dance teaching. The observation programme allows teachers to see the School’s teaching practice in action, further their knowledge and understanding, and gain fresh ideas for their practice.
The programme contributes to a teacher’s Continuing Professional Development portfolio, and we will supply a certificate of attendance to all teachers who attend.
Our regional teacher observation classes allow you to observe the School’s Associate Teachers nurturing young dancers who are interested in auditioning for The Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme.
What can I expect?
You will observe Artistic staff nurturing young dancers in The Royal Ballet School’s distinctive System of Training. This is an English style of classical ballet, rooted in tradition and passed down by successive teaching staff and guest teachers sourced from our alumni. The System of Training is based on the legacy our Founder, Ninette de Valois, inherited from her teachers: Espinosa, Cecchetti, Legat and Preobrajenska.
Course structure
1 hour 15 minutes class, followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
Fees
£26 per Teacher
Eligibility
We welcome all dance teachers who have a recognised teaching qualification or are studying towards one. Teachers must provide evidence of their teaching qualification or study on application.
Bookings
Bookings for regional Teacher Observation at Junior Associate Insight classes open 8 December.
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Upcoming events
Regional Teacher Observation at Junior Associate Insight classes
Edinburgh
31 January 2026
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU
Bookings close: 14 January 2026
Birmingham
8 February 2026
Nicholson School of Dance, 11, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5RT
Bookings close: 19 January 2026
Manchester
8 February 2026
Shockout, Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PU
Bookings close: 19 January 2026
Leeds
17 February 2026
Yorkshire Dance Centre, 3 St Peters Buildings, St Peters Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH
Bookings close: 2 February 2026
Bath
17 February 2026
Bath University, Sports Training Village, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
Bookings close: 2 February 2026
London
18 February 2026
The Royal Ballet School Upper School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden Wc2E 9DA
Bookings close: 2 February 2026
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: [email protected].