The nutcracker from our student’s perspective 

The Nutcracker from our student’s perspective 

Each holiday season, The Nutcracker brings timeless magic to stages worldwide, and for students of The Royal Ballet School, it offers an extraordinary opportunity to work alongside professionals they look up to. This year, our Upper School had the privilege of joining Birmingham Royal Ballet and English National Ballet in their productions. 

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Ella newton and viola pantuso debut as alice in alice’s adventures in wonderland

Alumni spotlight: Ella Newton Severgnini and Viola Pantuso debut as Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

This year, alumni Ella Newton Severgnini and Viola Pantuso made their debuts as Alice in The Royal Ballet’s production of Christopher’s Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – we spoke with them both about their experience. 

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The art of acting with james hay, first soloist with the royal ballet

The art of acting with James Hay, First Soloist with The Royal Ballet

The art of acting with James Hay, First Soloist with The Royal Ballet At the School, we understand the importance of empowering and equipping our students with the tools for their careers as performers. Dancers are also storytellers, and acting forms an essential part of a dancer’s career. From classical ballets to abstract works, all

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In conversation with kevin emerton, royal ballet dancer and ddt graduate

In conversation with Kevin Emerton, Royal Ballet dancer and DDT graduate

In conversation with Kevin Emerton, Royal Ballet dancer and DDT graduate In October last year, alumnus and First Artist of The Royal Ballet, Kevin Emerton graduated from The Royal Ballet School’s two-year Diploma of Dance Teaching (DDT). Graduating into the Company in 2007, Kevin has performed a vast repertoire of roles, including Hilarion, Giselle, Demetrius,

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Leanne benjamin with upper school students

Congratulations to alumna Leanne Benjamin AM OBE, Queensland Ballet’s newest Artistic Director

Congratulations to alumna Leanne Benjamin AM OBE, Queensland Ballet’s newest Artistic Director Congratulations to Leanne Benjamin AM OBE on her appointment as Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet, one of Australia’s leading classical ballet companies. In 2024, Leanne will take over from the celebrated Li Cunxin AO as the first female Artistic Director of the Company.

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Finding euphoria in performing and teaching - in conversation with diploma graduate, amber doyle

Finding euphoria in performing and teaching – in conversation with Diploma graduate, Amber Doyle

Finding euphoria in performing and teaching – in conversation with Diploma graduate, Amber Doyle From dance, opera and acting to commercials, music videos and film, Amber Doyle has had a colourful career. In October 2022, she added another qualification to her growing list of skills spanning almost every arts discipline, graduating with a Diploma of

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A chat with principal dancer and alumnus, brandon lawrence

A chat with Principal dancer and alumnus, Brandon Lawrence

A chat with Principal dancer and alumnus, Brandon Lawrence After a successful 12-years with Birmingham Royal Ballet, alumnus Brandon Lawrence bids farewell to the Company as he leaves to join Ballett Zürich in Cathy Marston’s first season as Director. Brandon attended the School from 2006 to 2011. In 2008 he received the Royal Academy of

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