Iain mackay artistic director of the royal ballet school

Iain Mackay appointed as Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet School

Iain Mackay appointed as Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Mackay as its next Artistic Director following an extensive international search. Educated at The Royal Ballet School’s Upper School, on graduating, Iain Mackay joined Birmingham Royal Ballet, under the direction of Sir David […]

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A magical morning celebrating yasmine naghdi’s ballet besties

A magical morning celebrating Yasmine Naghdi’s Ballet Besties

A magical morning celebrating Yasmine Naghdi’s Ballet Besties Last week, we welcomed back alumna Yasmine Naghdi for the launch of her children’s book, Ballet Besties, the first instalment in a captivating series chronicling the adventures of five ballet-loving friends. This was a special event for our Junior Associate and Primary Steps students, and they got

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Empower in motion gala

Dancing for diversity: Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive

Dancing for diversity: Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive The Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive fundraising gala, produced by Royal Ballet School alumni Ross Freddie Ray and Henry Dowden, took place at Sadler’s Wells on Wednesday 7 February. The event was a powerful demonstration of the potential of dance to shift narratives

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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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Celebrating world ballet day 2023

Celebrating World Ballet Day 2023

Celebrating World Ballet Day 2023 On Wednesday November 1, the School participated in the 10th anniversary of World Ballet Day, a day bringing together over 50 of the world’s leading ballet and dance companies to celebrate the art form. An initiative of The Royal Ballet, The Australian Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, World Ballet Day

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Dame darcey bussell’s tutu on display at guildhall art gallery

Dame Darcey Bussell’s tutu on display at Guildhall Art Gallery

Dame Darcey Bussell’s tutu on display at Guildhall Art Gallery The Royal Ballet School has a rich heritage of almost 100 years. We have a fascinating historical archive that is not only relevant to dance historians but also contains items of wider interest – their stories are woven throughout the fabric of society, connecting ballet

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