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A dancer is on stage in an aurora costume: a white tutu with arm ruffles and a swirling white tiara. She smiles at the audience. Her right arm is bent in front of her with her left arm to the side. The camera is slightly behind her, facing her right side.

Three longtime supporters of the School share why they choose to leave a lasting legacy for our students 

Community and outreach, School life

Three longtime supporters of the School share why they choose to leave a lasting legacy for our students  As Free Wills Month comes to a close, we want to acknowledge a few of our valued supporters who have played an integral part in helping the School thrive for the past century and beyond.   The School has partnered with later life planners MyIntent to offer our community the opportunity to write their wills for free. These generous gifts create a lasting legacy – ensuring the School continues to inspire, nurture and […]

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Harry and maria hold each other with one hand and gaze into each other's eyes in front of a long-exposure background of dancers moving behind them.

2nd Year students Harry and Maria on reuniting with choreographer Jessica Lang for our 2026 Summer Performances 

Centenary, Performances and events, Summer Performances

2nd Year students Harry and Maria on reuniting with choreographer Jessica Lang for our 2026 Summer Performances  When Artistic Director Iain Mackay announced the 2026 Summer Performance programme early in the autumn term, 2nd Year students Harry and Maria were thrilled to learn that they would continue working with acclaimed international choreographer Jessica Lang. Jessica worked with the pair and their classmates last year, when she created Sweet Morning Blooms for our 2025 Summer

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The cast of sweet morning blooms pose in a final group pose at opera holland park. The dancers wear white leotards, tights and long tulle skirts for the ladies. The men have pastel washes of colour on the bottom half of their tights.

Choreographer Jessica Lang returns with a new work inspired by Dame Ninette de Valois’ poems for the School’s 2026 Summer Performances 

Centenary, Performances and events, Summer Performances

Choreographer Jessica Lang returns with a new work inspired by Dame Ninette de Valois’ poems for the School’s 2026 Summer Performances  Choreographer Jessica Lang returns to the School for the second consecutive year to create a new work for the centenary edition of our annual Summer Performances.  It’s so exciting to be a part of the centenary celebration. I’m super honoured as an American to be contributing to this programme to honour the School’s legacy. Jessica is working with

Choreographer Jessica Lang returns with a new work inspired by Dame Ninette de Valois’ poems for the School’s 2026 Summer Performances  Read More »

100 stories: dame beryl grey

100 stories: Dame Beryl Grey

Alumni news, Centenary

100 stories: Dame Beryl Grey As part of our centenary year, we are featuring 100 stories that make up The Royal Ballet School’s past, present and future. Today, we share the story of Dame Beryl Grey, former Principal with Sadler’s Wells Ballet (now The Royal Ballet) and former Artistic Director of London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet).  Born Beryl Elizabeth Groom

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Anthea and alicia king stand with their dance students, who are dressed in cobalt blue and light pink leotards and skirts with pink tights and ballet shoes.

Anthea M King School of Dancing shares how our new Cardiff Associate centre will support the Welsh dance community 

Alumni news, Centenary

Anthea M King School of Dancing shares how our new Cardiff Associate centre will support the Welsh dance community  When the School announced a new Associate centre opening at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in September 2026, Cardiff-based dance school owner Anthea King said, ‘I was delighted to say the least!’    With new Associate centres popping up around the UK – most recently Cardiff, Newcastle and Stroud – many regional dance teachers

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Introducing the school’s exclusive centenary clothing collection 

Introducing the School’s exclusive centenary clothing collection 

Announcements, Centenary

Introducing the School’s exclusive centenary clothing collection  We are pleased to release a limited-edition centenary clothing collection, now available online and in store at Upper School and White Lodge, to celebrate our 100th anniversary.  With the warmer sunshine coming out and the days getting longer, March is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with our eye-catching designs. Featuring stunning photos of our students by Robbie Lawrence and

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Adesola stands on the right with her head tilted to the side, watching two dancers rehearse. She wear a grey patterned shirt, black trousers and brown ballet shoes. The dancers face each other. The lady on the left plies on her left leg with her right leg tendu back. Her left arm is down to the side, and she looks up to her right arm, raised on a diagonal. The second lady, to her right, tendus her left leg towards her and plies her right leg. She also gazes up towards her right arm, raised in a diagonal. Her left arm is held to the side. They wear black trousers. The first lady wears a long-sleeved black top. The second wears a navy cap sleeve leotard.

Guest choreographer Dr Adesola Akinleye on reclaiming ballet in her work ‘Sycorax’s Tempest’ for our Centenary Insight Days

Centenary, Performances and events

Guest choreographer Dr Adesola Akinleye on reclaiming ballet in her work ‘Sycorax’s Tempest’ for our Centenary Insight Days Content warning: story includes references to slavery, racism and misogyny. Readers may find themes in this interview sensitive or upsetting, but we feel it is important to share this commentary.   How can ballet be a force for healing and change? Guest

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Lucy pictured in a black long-sleeve shirt with her arms up in fifth position. She smiles with her eyes closed. A teacher in the background in a black shirt mirrors her pose.

Teacher Training Coordinator Lucy Scott reflects on how attending Inspire seminars elevated her teaching practice 

Teacher training

Teacher Training Coordinator Lucy Scott reflects on how attending Inspire seminars elevated her teaching practice  Lucy Scott is a Teacher Training Coordinator at The Royal Ballet School, a multidisciplinary dance teacher and a proud proponent for our Inspire seminars. She joined the School in 2023 as an Affiliate Programme coordinator, where she first learned about the Inspire seminars. She tried the series and realised that it was the perfect Continued

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Henry dressed in a red long sleeve unitard with shorts partners another male dancer. Henry, right, leans back with his legs bent while holding his partner's hand. His partner is in an arabesque facing henry, left leg extended and right leg bent. His left arm reaches back in line with his leg.

Pre-professional Year student Henry performs in the 2026 Prix de Lausanne Partner School Choreographic Project 

Performances and events, School life

Pre-professional Year student Henry performs in the 2026 Prix de Lausanne Partner School Choreographic Project  The 54th annual Prix de Lausanne was held in Switzerland from 1-8 February featuring a week of classes, rehearsals and performances designed to discover, promote and support exceptional young dancers from around the world to pursue a career in dance.   Continuing the School’s

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