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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: Thomas Forster MBE =

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

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.

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.

2026 centenary calendar =

Celebrate 100 years of the The Royal Ballet School with our limited-edition 2026 centenary wall calendar.

Ballet History and White Lodge timelines =

Explore a century of vision, innovation, and excellence in classical ballet. Use the Timeline tools to follow the School’s timeline and uncover archival treasures from The Royal Ballet School Special Collections.

The School launches 2026 centenary campaign to celebrate 100 years of nurturing the next generation... =

We are thrilled to reveal The Royal Ballet School’s centenary campaign as we prepare to celebrate 100 years in 2026.

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