The School announce new Associate centres in England and Wales We are thrilled to share that from September 2026, we will expand our national Associate Programme to offer regional training at new centres in Stroud and Cardiff. These new locations will increase the School’s total Associate centre count to eight across the UK – alongside existing […]
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The School announce future changes to entry into full-time training and new UK Scholars programme We are pleased to share an important change to the way Year 7 and 8 students will be trained from 2026, with the introduction of enhanced national Associate centres and a new UK Scholars programme. The change builds on our
We are excited to announce that Kevin Emerton, dancer of The Royal Ballet and alumnus of the School, will join The Royal Ballet School in January as Pre-professional Year Ballet Teacher.
Remembering Gail Graves The Royal Ballet School is deeply saddened to learn that Gail Graves, former Senior Academic Teacher and Head of Degree Programme at Upper School, has died. Gail started working for The Royal Ballet School in September 2010, and was responsible for the creation and introduction of the bespoke Foundation Degree and BA in
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The Royal Ballet School is deeply saddened to learn that Dr Susan (Susie) Cooper, former student and Choreography Tutor at the School, has died after a brief illness.
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We are excited to announce that Kevin Emerton, dancer of The Royal Ballet and alumnus of the School, will join The Royal Ballet School in January as Pre-professional Year Ballet Teacher.
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As part of The Royal Ballet School’s commitment to prioritising student development and well-being, Artistic Director Iain Mackay will implement a new assessment process for White Lodge Foundation Programme students.
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Celebrating 10 years of Christopher Powney’s artistic directorship On 19 September, staff, supporters, and friends gathered at The Royal Ballet School to celebrate the remarkable tenure of Christopher Powney, who served as Artistic Director of the School from 2014 to 2024. The event paid tribute to his decade of visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and passion
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Natasha Kaplinsky OBE announced as Chair of The Royal Ballet School We are delighted to announce broadcaster and journalist Natasha Kaplinsky OBE will become Chair of The Royal Ballet School on 1 October 2024. She will succeed Anna Birkett, who has served as Interim Chairman since January 2024. Previously, the role was held by Christopher
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Nicola Gaines (1955 – 2024) The Royal Ballet School is deeply saddened to hear that Nicola Gaines, an Associate Teacher at the School and renowned expert in Early Dance, has died. Nicola Gaines was a luminary in the field of historical dance whose contributions have left an immense mark on both students and colleagues. A graduate
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