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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Some changes for the 24/25 School year Next week, we will welcome our students back to the School, many of them new students. Our staff have enjoyed coming together this Inset week to prepare for the new term. We announce some changes to our Executive Leadership and Artistic teams for the 24/25 academic year. Executive
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Changes to The Royal Ballet School’s auditions The Royal Ballet School will open applications for full-time and Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate training programmes on Tuesday 3 September. Following a review of the audition process, there will be some changes to The Royal Ballet School’s audition applications for the 2025/26 academic year. As one of
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The Royal Ballet School announces special project in collaboration with The Australian Ballet School We’re thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with The Australian Ballet School to bring The Royal Ballet School’s renowned dance teacher training to Australia later this year. From 29 September to 3 October 2024, The Royal Ballet School will deliver Inspire,
Barbara Fewster (1928 – 2024) Barbara Fewster (born 4 Sept 1928 – died 4 July 2024) The Royal Ballet School is deeply saddened to learn that Barbara Fewster, former Ballet Principal and Associate Director of the School, has died, aged 95. An English dancer and renowned teacher, Barbara Fewster began her ballet training as a
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Lady Sarah Chatto named President of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is delighted to announce that The Lady Sarah Chatto has taken on the role of President of The Royal Ballet School. Having previously served as Vice-President since 2004, Lady Sarah has now taken on the distinguished position, succeeding His Majesty King
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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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Christopher Rodrigues CBE steps down as Chairman of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School reports that Chairman Christopher Rodrigues CBE, who has recently been acting as interim CEO, has advised the Governors that, for medical reasons, he does not feel able to return to his role as Chair as was intended once the
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The Royal Ballet School appoints new CEO The Royal Ballet School has appointed Patrick Harrison as its first full-time Chief Executive Officer. Joining the School from English National Ballet, Patrick will oversee the organisation’s continued evolution as it approaches its historic centenary in 2026. He will join The Royal Ballet School later this year. The decision
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His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is delighted to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to be the Patron of the School. This follows the review of Royal Patronages conducted by the Royal Household and is announced to mark one year since
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