Nishi Somaiya of Goldman Sachs appointed to Board of Governors of The Royal Ballet School Nishi Somaiya, global co-head of Growth Equity investing at Goldman Sachs, has been appointed to The Royal Ballet School’s Board of Governors. Career in investment Nishi joined Goldman Sachs in 2001 having graduated with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and […]
Carlos Acosta CBE appointed to Board of Governors of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School has appointed internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta to its Board of Governors. Background and early career Born in 1973, Carlos grew up in one of Havana’s poorest districts and – at
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New lockdown film launched Today we are delighted to show you our new film, The Royal Ballet School during lockdown. We wanted to show how the School has adapted to the current situation through the commitment and determination of students and staff alongside the power of technology. From virtual artistic and academic classes to an
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Royal Ballet School announces change to uniform policy Following its recent statement in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, The Royal Ballet School is to change its uniform for full-time and Associate students. From September 2020, female students can choose to wear in class either traditional ballet pink tights and shoes, or matching ballet
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A statement from The Royal Ballet School Like so many other organisations in the UK and around the world, we have been horrified by the murder of George Floyd, and the profoundly disturbing institutional racism it has exposed. At The Royal Ballet School, we are committed to creating and nurturing a School community where each
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Royal Ballet School announces online Summer Intensive course We are excited to announce that for the first time, The Royal Ballet School will be offering an online Summer Intensive course this July. While we are disappointed not to be able to deliver our signature residential summer programmes at White Lodge and Covent Garden, our live
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Royal Ballet School becomes virtual school during lockdown On Monday 20 April, The Royal Ballet School reopened for the Summer Term as a virtual school, with Artistic and Academic classes and Healthcare and Pastoral support all moving online. Artistic and Academic Our students, at home in 23 different countries, began receiving a timetable of live
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Alumni David Bintley and Kate Flatt receive Knighthood and OBE We are proud to announce David Bintley and Kate Flatt have both received recognition for their commitments to dance in Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s Honours List. David Bintley CBE David Bintley received a Knighthood from The Queen for services to dance. David
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Farewell to our Chairman It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to our Chairman, the Duchess of Wellington after a remarkable and successful 10 years of leading the governing body at The Royal Ballet School. On Tuesday 10 December, the whole school assembled at White Lodge to celebrate the Chairman’s incredible work
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Christopher Rodrigues CBE is appointed Chairman of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School has appointed esteemed businessman Christopher Rodrigues CBE to be its new Chairman from January 2020. The current Chairman, The Duchess of Wellington OBE will step down in the New Year after ten years in post. Christopher Rodrigues has enjoyed a
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