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 […]

Igniting a spark: the Junior Associate Programme  When Jenny Hall submitted her musical and dance-loving son’s video audition to become a Junior Associate (JA) with The Royal Ballet School, she had no idea of what was to come.  Three years later, Dylan leaps out of bed at five thirty every Saturday morning, dresses himself in

A wonderful week of Associate workshops Life as an Associate with The Royal Ballet School is full of excitement. From dancing alongside lifelong friends every weekend to attending pre-general performances at the Royal Opera House, our programme offers endless opportunities for inspiration. Last week was no exception, as we welcomed Associate students from nine centres

For young dancers with a special love of ballet — We speak with our Junior Associate teachers Based in nine centres across the UK, the Junior Associate Programme complements the students’ current training, while introducing them to the one-of-a-kind teaching offered at the School, alongside other children who have a special love for ballet. We