Primary Steps programme expands in Blackpool Blackpool is home to one of our Primary Steps centres and this year, even though COVID restrictions have had an impact on our classes, there have been several exciting new developments for our Blackpool students. New primary school partner Boundary Primary School is the newest addition to our group …
Royal Ballet School returns to being a virtual school during lockdown The Spring Term started with The Royal Ballet School returning to virtual schooling, with Artistic and Academic classes and Healthcare and Pastoral support all moving online. The process of moving back to online learning was quick and seamless for the School due to the …
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We are one of 10 leading professional ballet schools who have pledged continued support for dance students during the 2021 auditions process Following a joint statement issued in summer 2020, The Royal Ballet School are one of 10 of the UK’s leading professional ballet schools who have announced a unified message of support and reassurance …
Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer 2020 On Friday 11 December, Year 10 and 11 students presented eight choreographic creations as part of the Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer programme. The students not only created the pieces, but also cast their ballets, timetabled their rehearsals and had input into the costumes and lighting. This allowed the students to gain a real insight …
Our Virtual Carol Service 2020 Each December, The Royal Ballet School would normally welcome students’ parents and friends to Christ Church in Sheen for our annual Carol Service. This year however, our first virtual Carol Service was streamed straight to peoples’ homes. The School was fortunate enough to be able to take both Year 7 …
Students perform in The Nutcracker alongside The Royal Ballet Our students were only able to perform with The Royal Ballet in a few of their performances of The Nutcracker this year due to tier changes in London. However, our students worked very hard in rehearsals and did experience some of the magic of being on stage at …
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020: Thank you Between 1-8 December, The Royal Ballet School raised a total of £52,560 (including Gift Aid) as part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge. During the Big Give, your donations were matched by the Big Give Champions, and some of our own supporters. All funds raised will go …
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020 For the first time, The Royal Ballet School will be taking part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. The Big Give Christmas Challenge is a UK-wide matched giving campaign, where donations are doubled by funds that have been raised through the Big Give. For The Royal Ballet School, …
The Royal Ballet School launches online shop We are proud to announce the launch of The Royal Ballet School online shop where you can buy official merchandise from the School. We are offering a brand new T-shirt range for adults and children, alongside water bottles, keyrings, coasters, mugs, towels and much more. The products have been designed …
Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance 2020 Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance. On Thursday 26 November, 2nd Year students performed solos for Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta, Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O’Hare and former Royal Ballet Principal dancer, Zenaida Yanowsky. The event was …
