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Rafferty and madeline at white lodge

White Lodge students share how student council helps them feel confident and empowered 

School life

White Lodge students share how student council helps them feel confident and empowered  The School offers many leadership opportunities for students in all years. From student council to head boys and girls, many of our students jump at the chance to make their voices heard and represent their respective years.  Year 7 students Madeline and Rafferty joined student council just a few weeks into moving into White […]

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Ray wheaton sitting on the steps of white lodge surrounded by summer intensive pastoral staff

Celebrating International Volunteer Day with Ray Wheaton 

School life

Celebrating International Volunteer Day with Ray Wheaton  To celebrate International Volunteer Day, we are shining the spotlight on Ray Wheaton, one of our beloved volunteers who has worked with the School for over 23 years. Our volunteers play an integral role in supporting our various events, off-campus trips and operational needs, and their kind support is incredibly valuable across all departments.  Get to know Ray in this heartfelt interview. 

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Alum and principal of the royal ballet francesca hayward in a long blue dress kicking her leg forward pictured with year 8 student ariella wearing a pink dress kicking her leg to the back.

Like Water for Chocolate: student performance perspectives 

Performances and events, School life

Like Water for Chocolate: student performance perspectives  Several of our Pre-professional and Year 8 students performed in Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate with The Royal Ballet this autumn. These professional performance opportunities offer our students invaluable exposure to the realities of company life while they pursue their studies.   Students and alumni played an integral part in the creation of this work in 2022. Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon attended both White Lodge and Upper School before joining The Royal Ballet,

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Kele roberson in a group photo with pre-professional students

Alum Kele Roberson returns to the School to share how contemporary dance feeds his creative curiosity 

Alumni news, School life

Alum Kele Roberson returns to the School to share how contemporary dance feeds his creative curiosity  Alum Kele Roberson recently returned to the School on 7 November 2026 to host a contemporary workshop with our Pre-professional students. Kele, who performed in Figures in Extinction with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) at Sadler’s Wells earlier this month, taught the students a solo he performs in part three

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From left: dr. Manuela angioi, karen sheriff, dr rosie davis and erica gethen smith

Physical Health Lead Erica Gethen Smith represents the School at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) conference 

Healthcare, School life

Physical Health Lead Erica Gethen Smith represents the School at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) conference We recently marked RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) awareness week at the School from 10-14 November with a series of events. At Upper School, we hosted a seminar with former Head of Healthcare Karen

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Lewis and anzu stretch their limbs on stage

‘It felt like there was a subtitle in my heart.’ The School embraces radical accessibility for World Ballet Day 2025 

Performances and events, School life

‘It felt like there was a subtitle in my heart.’ The School embraces radical accessibility for World Ballet Day 2025  Our 1st Year students took to the Royal Opera House Linbury stage on 12 December 2025 to participate in the World Ballet Day livestream. Curated and conceived by choreographer Robert Binet, the global celebration featured

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Rebecca myles stewart in a light blue leotard and white tutu in a sissone jump.

Alumna Rebecca Myles Stewart on collaborating with Devon Healey for World Ballet Day choreography

Alumni news, Community and outreach

Alumna Rebecca Myles Stewart on collaborating with Devon Healey for World Ballet Day choreography School alumna and Royal Ballet Artist Rebecca Myles Stewart was a featured choreographer in this year’s World Ballet Day celebrations. After a brief hiatus, World Ballet Day returned on 12 November 2025 with a refreshed format. Curated and conceived by choreographer Robert

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David in the orchestra pit at the royal opera house main stage

Celebrating pianist David Smith’s 25th anniversary at the School on World Pianist Day 

Announcements, School life

Celebrating pianist David Smith’s 25th anniversary at the School on World Pianist Day  To mark World Pianist Day, we are spotlighting our longtime pianist, David Smith, as he celebrates an incredible 25 years at The Royal Ballet School this year.  How old were you when you learned to play piano?   I had my first piano

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Christmas gift guide

Ring in the festive season with our 2025 Christmas gift guide 2025

Announcements, Community and outreach

Ring in the festive season with our 2025 Christmas gift guide 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,

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