Trusts and
foundations
Philanthropic grants are instrumental in sustaining The Royal Ballet School’s excellence.
Grants provide vital support for our talented students, world-class training facilities and artistic and outreach programmes, giving the School the stability and confidence to plan for the future.
Your support is about more than funding, it is about shared commitment and trust. At a pivotal time in the School’s history, as we enter our centenary year, there has never been a better time to partner with us.
Current funding priorities:
- Outreach and community engagement
- Artistic excellence and innovation
- Capital projects (state-of-the-art studios and facilities)
- Student support.
Why partner with us?
Be part of the future of world-class ballet training
As one of the world’s foremost centres for classical ballet training, The Royal Ballet School has enriched the international dance world with some of its greatest dancers and choreographers.
Bespoke stewardship and excellence in reporting
We take great care in managing every grant we are awarded, ensuring transparent communication and efficient use of funds to deliver maximum impact. Our rigorous planning and reporting mean that supporters can trust their contributions are directly helping to advance the School’s mission for excellence in ballet training.
Recent grants have enabled The Royal Ballet School to:
- Support students with financial needs beyond ballet shoes/uniforms, including toiletries, social events, travel costs, guardian costs and audition costs
- Provide music bursaries to students, enabling them to access a full programme of musical opportunities and enjoy the benefits of learning a musical instrument
- Grow our healthcare programme, setting students in good stead for the rest of their careers through instilling excellent practice and the understanding needed to look after their physical and mental health.
‘I remember receiving so much support and help at the School, which I’m so grateful for because I know that a lot of places don’t provide as much great help as The Royal Ballet School. We were always given the tools we needed to become the best of ourselves and the School helped me become a more versatile dancer. I learnt how to step out of my shell and try new things; different styles of dance aside from ballet like character and contemporary which are so helpful when you enter a company.’
Viola Pantuso, 2021 graduate now Soloist of The Royal Ballet
