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School alumna and former teacher Patricia Linton launches Voices of British Ballet podcast

School alumna and former teacher Patricia Linton launches Voices of British Ballet podcast We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of Voices of British Ballet, an oral history project founded by Royal Ballet School alumna and former teacher, Patricia Linton.  Patricia has built a remarkable collection of over 500 interviews and discussions which build a

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Black british ballet exhibition at the royal ballet school, june 2024

Celebrating representation and legacy: Black British Ballet at Upper School

Celebrating representation and legacy: Black British Ballet at Upper School As part of our ongoing collaboration with Black British Ballet, we have been proud to offer their mentorship programme to support and inspire our Black students. This important initiative is aimed at fostering representation and providing role models within the ballet world.  On Friday 13

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Shaping dance education in hong kong: irene lo’s role as an atap tutor 

Shaping dance education in Hong Kong: Irene Lo’s role as an ATAP Tutor 

Shaping dance education in Hong Kong: Irene Lo’s role as an ATAP Tutor  The Royal Ballet School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) continues to empower dance teachers worldwide, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of dancers. One of our dedicated ATAP Tutors, Irene Lo, brings a wealth of

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Developing confident, expressive, and curious dancers with Hong Kong Affiliate Teacher, Di Wu

Developing confident, expressive, and curious dancers with Hong Kong Affiliate Teacher, Di Wu Current Academy Teacher at Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, Di Wu completed the School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme in 2024 and gained his Affiliation earlier this year.   We caught up with Di to hear about what him led him to

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Let’s Dance 2025 

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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From Hong Kong Ballet to nurturing the next generation – meet ATAP teacher, Lynn Liang

From Hong Kong Ballet to nurturing the next generation – meet ATAP teacher, Lynn Liang In 2024, we were delighted to establish a Training Hub in Hong Kong, generously sponsored by The Croucher Hong Kong Charitable Trust, to deliver the in-person training component of our Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme across East Asia.   Former

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Making movement meaningful: how primary steps on demand engages sen students 

Making movement meaningful: how Primary Steps on Demand engages SEN students 

At Hedgewood SEN Primary School, dance is more than just movement—it’s a powerful tool for engagement, learning, and connection. We spoke to Cosme Monmeneu, Teacher & Music Lead, for Children’s Mental Health Week about how he uses The Royal Ballet School’s Primary Steps on Demand programme to support his students and why dance is so important for children with special educational needs (SEN).  

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Angela Rippon CBE visits the School to launch the UK’s first Let’s Dance initiative

Angela Rippon CBE visits the School to launch the UK’s first Let’s Dance initiative Last month, we were thrilled to welcome English broadcaster, former newsreader, writer and journalist, Angela Rippon CBE to Upper School to launch the UK’s inaugural Let’s Dance event.  A first in our near 100-year history, The Royal Ballet School will open

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