Primary Steps programme expands in Blackpool Blackpool is home to one of our Primary Steps centres and this year, even though COVID restrictions have had an impact on our classes, there have been several exciting new developments for our Blackpool students. New primary school partner Boundary Primary School is the newest addition to our group […]
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Exciting changes to our audition process After a review of our auditions process, applications are opening and closing earlier than in previous years. Applications will open on 7 September 2021 and close on 20 October 2021 for all UK and international aspiring students. This applies to our full-time training programme and Mid, Advanced and Senior
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New Senior Associate Short Course in Leeds We are delighted to announce a new Senior Associate Short Course based at Yorkshire Dance, the School’s existing Associate Centre in Leeds. Starting in October 2021, the programme will offer selected students in Years 10 and 11 the opportunity to participate in a series of six Sunday classes
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Former Royal Ballet School Assistant Artistic Director Awarded Honorary OBE We were recently delighted to hear that our former Assistant Artistic Director, Jay Jolley, was awarded an honorary OBE for his services to dance. Jay worked at the School for 24 years before retiring in 2019. He began working at the School in 1996 as
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Agnes Roboz 1926 – 2021 We were recently saddened to hear of the death of Hungarian choreographer and dance teacher, Agnes Roboz. Roboz taught summer programmes at The Royal Ballet School and was integral to the expansion of our Associate programmes to include the teaching of national dances. Her character work was also incorporated by
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Royal Ballet School students return to the School Last week the School re-opened and we returned to face-to-face teaching as many of our students nationally and internationally made their way back to the School’s residences. We are hopeful this year will bring less disruption to our students’ learning and more performance opportunities, which were sadly
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Royal Ballet School returns to being a virtual school during lockdown The Spring Term started with The Royal Ballet School returning to virtual schooling, with Artistic and Academic classes and Healthcare and Pastoral support all moving online. The process of moving back to online learning was quick and seamless for the School due to the
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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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