We are one of 10 leading professional ballet schools who have pledged continued support for dance students during the 2021 auditions process Following a joint statement issued in summer 2020, The Royal Ballet School are one of 10 of the UK’s leading professional ballet schools who have announced a unified message of support and reassurance […]
Online Intensive courses announced for spring and summer 2021 The Royal Ballet School is excited to announce two brand new programmes of online classes for 2021, running 7-10 April 2021 and 13-17 July 2021. The virtual programmes will be delivered live from our beautiful White Lodge studios, and will include classes in classical technique, focus, contemporary,
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The Royal Ballet School launches online shop We are proud to announce the launch of The Royal Ballet School online shop where you can buy official merchandise from the School. We are offering a brand new T-shirt range for adults and children, alongside water bottles, keyrings, coasters, mugs, towels and much more. The products have been designed
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Pauline Wadsworth 1926-2020 We were sorry to hear of the recent death of former Sadlers Wells Ballet dancer and Royal Ballet School teacher, Pauline Wadsworth. She was much loved and admired by her many students and our thoughts are with her family. About Pauline Wadsworth Pauline was born on 26 July 1926 in Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She danced
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The Royal Ballet School launches Enlighten teacher training webinars Due to the popularity of our teacher training webinars during lockdown, The Royal Ballet School is continuing the series of webinars for dance teachers under the title Enlighten. Enlighten provides invaluable insight and information surrounding all aspects of dance teaching and learning, taught by expert staff.
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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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