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Jake stands in front of a backdrop with colourful muted brush strokes. He wears a black polo shirt with a white undershirt. He has short brown hair and some facial hair.

Alum and artist Jake Walker on creating movement through brushstrokes 

Alumni news, Associate Programme

Alum and artist Jake Walker on creating movement through brushstrokes  From The Royal Ballet School to Slade School of Fine Art, alum Jake Walker has expanded his artistry in exciting, multidisciplinary forms. He returned to the School for the first time in over a decade this April, reminiscing on his time in the Associate Programme and full-time training at White Lodge and reflecting on how his […]

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100 stories: nandita shankardass

100 stories: Nandita Shankardass

Alumni news, Centenary

100 stories: Nandita Shankardass 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 alum, dance artist, choreographer, teacher, multidisciplinary facilitator and the Founder of Welcome Movement® Nandita Shankardass.  We spoke with Nandita this April as she returned to White Lodge for the first time since she graduated 28 years

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Strength and grace: portraits of the royal ballet school

Introducing Strength and Grace: Portraits of The Royal Ballet School

Alumni news, Announcements, Centenary

Introducing Strength and Grace: Portraits of The Royal Ballet School We are thrilled to announce the release of a landmark coffee-table book, Strength and Grace: Portraits of The Royal Ballet School, featuring portraits of more than 60 of the School’s influential alumni, photographed by Rick Guest and Olivia Pomp, and interviewed by Sarah Crompton. Produced to

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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 on 11 June

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Susie's first steps on pointe, aged 12, at the end of 1st form (now year 7) at white lodge. She is pictured in a swimsuit and pointe shoes on the grass at a caravan site in pagham.

100 stories: Dr Susie Cooper

Alumni news, Centenary

100 stories: Dr Susie Cooper 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 Dr Susie Cooper, former Choreography Tutor at the School and former dancer with Ballet Rambert and Scottish Ballet.  Susie joined White Lodge in Year 7 and trained at The Royal Ballet School from 1960-1966. She later

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Rex wheeler as lady camden, wearing a light pink tutu and matching pink wig in an elegant updo. She looks into the camera intensely without a smile, her hands framing her face.

100 stories: Rex Wheeler 

Alumni news, Centenary

100 stories: Rex Wheeler  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 alum, dancer, choreographer and drag queen Rex Wheeler/Lady Camden.  Rex attended White Lodge before graduating from Elmhurst Ballet School. He danced professionally with Slovak National Ballet, Sacramento Ballet and Smuin Contemporary Ballet. Rex

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Christopher saunders, tracy (née brown) saunders, jenny (née plank) porter and paul porter pictured smiling.

Love after the Lodge: four alumni share their love stories for Valentine’s Day 

Alumni news

Love after the Lodge: four alumni share their love stories for Valentine’s Day  The Royal Ballet School brings together like-minded young people who share a love of ballet. However, as they get older, that love can grow beyond the art form. Alumni Christopher Saunders, Tracy (née Brown) Saunders, Jenny (née Plank) Porter and Paul Porter shared their stories, from first meeting as classmates at White Lodge to

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