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Three longtime supporters of the School share why they choose to leave a lasting legacy for our students 

Three longtime supporters of the School share why they choose to leave a lasting legacy for our students  As Free Wills Month comes to a close, we want to acknowledge a few of our valued supporters who have played an integral part in helping the School thrive for the past century and beyond.   The School has partnered with later life planners MyIntent to offer our community the opportunity to write their wills for free. These generous gifts create a lasting legacy – ensuring the School continues to inspire, nurture and […]

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Let's dance 2026

Let’s Dance 2026 

On Sunday 2 March, The Royal Ballet School opened our doors to the public for the first time in our near 100-year history, as part of Angela Rippon’s nationwide Let’s Dance initiative. The initiative aimed to get the nation dancing, and we were thrilled to welcome people from all walks of life into our studios to experience the joy of movement firsthand, many of whom had never stepped foot in a ballet studio before. 

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Edinburgh associate insight day

The School host free Associate insight classes for primary school students in Edinburgh and Dagenham

The School host free Associate insight classes for primary school students in Edinburgh and Dagenham As part of our 100th anniversary celebrations, we were thrilled to host free Associate Insight classes for local primary school students in Edinburgh and Dagenham this month.  On Thursday 5 February, over 70 Year 3 and 4 students from Abbeyhill Primary School and Royal Mile Primary School participated in workshops taught by Royal Ballet School alum and former Principal of Scottish Ballet,

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Dance city, newcastle

The School announce new Associate centre in Newcastle

The School announce new Associate centre in Newcastle We are thrilled to share that from September 2026, we will expand our national Associate Programme to offer regional training at Dance City in Newcastle.  This new location will increase the School’s total Associate centre count to nine across the UK – alongside existing centres in Birmingham, Eastleigh, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, and Manchester, and recently announced

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Royal ballet school students performing in the commonwealth dance relay film. © 2026 the commonwealth resounds.

Year 10 students work with alumni to create a dance relay ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games 

Year 10 students work with alumni to create a dance relay ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games We are thrilled to share that the School has partnered with The Commonwealth Resounds to create a dance film to share around the world in the lead up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.  Commissioned by The Commonwealth Resounds, 11 of our Year 10 students were recently invited to work with School alum and choreographers Shevelle Dynott and

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1st year students perform in echo eternal, dressed in all black against a blue backdrop

1st Year students perform in Echo Eternal, a Holocaust remembrance project presented by CORE Education Trust 

1st Year students perform in Echo Eternal, a Holocaust remembrance project presented by CORE Education Trust  On 26 January, The Royal Ballet School hosted the annual Echo Eternal performance in partnership with National Youth Music Theatre, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and CORE Education Trust students. 1st Year students Billy, Daisy, Joel and Nico performed in the cast of young multidisciplinary artists. ‘It’s been so special to get to come together with

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Affiliate programme intensive participants pose on the bridge of aspiration

Five Chance to Dance teachers discuss how our Affiliate Programme intensive validated and enhanced their teaching practices 

Five Chance to Dance teachers discuss how our Affiliate Programme intensive validated and enhanced their teaching practices  This August, five of the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Chance to Dance artists participated in the School’s week-long Affiliate Programme intensive course. Chance to Dance is a Royal Ballet and Opera programme geared towards supporting and sharing practice between dance artists and teachers to create more opportunities for aspiring young dancers. For over 30 years, Chance to Dance

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Rebecca myles stewart in a light blue leotard and white tutu in a sissone jump.

Alumna Rebecca Myles Stewart on collaborating with Devon Healey for World Ballet Day choreography

Alumna Rebecca Myles Stewart on collaborating with Devon Healey for World Ballet Day choreography School alumna and Royal Ballet Artist Rebecca Myles Stewart was a featured choreographer in this year’s World Ballet Day celebrations. After a brief hiatus, World Ballet Day returned on 12 November 2025 with a refreshed format. Curated and conceived by choreographer Robert

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The School partners with The Music Center in LA to host first summer Intensive in the United States

The School partners with The Music Center in LA to host first summer Intensive in the United States For the first time in our near 100-year history, we are thrilled to bring our Intensive Course for young dancers to the United States. The School has selected The Music Center in Los Angeles as the exclusive

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Christmas gift guide

Ring in the festive season with our 2025 Christmas gift guide 2025

Ring in the festive season with our 2025 Christmas gift guide The festive season is just around the corner, and with it comes long lists for Christmas shopping. To help you out, we put together our favourite items for everyone on your list. From special presents for loved ones to secret santa gifts for coworkers,

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