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 […]
Historical dance workshop in honour of Nicola Gaines Last Sunday 23 March, the School held a special historical dance workshop in memory of former Associate Teacher, Nicola Gaines, who passed away last September. The workshop was open to all current Associate students with 151 dancers registering to attend, including some of our online Associate students
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In conversation with Edinburgh Associate Teacher, Kelly McCole What do you hope the students learn from your teaching? I hope they feel I fully support them and encourage them to achieve anything they want to. What do students love about the programme? What have been some of your personal highlights? Lots of students love the
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From Leeds to London – meet Junior Associate alumna and Artist of The Royal Ballet, Scarlett Harvey Since its creation in 1948, our Junior Associate Programme has been a pathway for many young dancers who go on to lead successful careers. Scarlett Harvey is a shining example — beginning as a Junior Associate in Leeds,
Siblings who dance together, stay together – meet Junior Associates Teddy and Tilly For siblings Teddy, aged 10, and Tilly, aged 11, ballet is a family affair. The pair attend the School’s Junior Associate classes at our centre in Eastleigh, under the guidance of Eastleigh Associate teacher Jayne Cooper. According to their mum, Lizzie Frances,
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Associate Programme healthcare support with Emma Porter In addition to providing passionate young dancers with an introduction to The Royal Ballet School’s System of Training, a space to create lifelong friendships with others who share this passion, plus opportunities to attend workshops and company performances, our Associate students also receive tailored healthcare education and support from the
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This half-term, nearly 200 young dancers across the United Kingdom participated in our Junior Associate Insight classes. These sessions offer aspiring dancers and their parents a chance to experience what it’s like to be a Junior Associate at The Royal Ballet School.Â
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Since its inception in 1948, The Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme has been dedicated to nurturing and inspiring pre-vocational students.
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Inside the studio: Julia Ellis on preparing for auditions and our Associate Programme Auditions to The Royal Ballet School are currently open, and there’s much to think about. Whether you’re considering auditioning for full-time training or our Associate Programme, auditioning can be an intimidating process. At the School, we want to make your audition process
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