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Four black mannequins display uniforms and costumes from the past. From left to right: a navy blue blazer with the royal ballet school crest and a scarf wrapped around the neck with light blue and dark green stripes; a little swan dress with a white crown and feather details; a dark green traditional irish dance dress with intricate white patterns running down the front symmetrically; a white dress with a blue floral pattern, a white lace collar and a straw hat.

The Royal Opera House opens part one of The Royal Ballet School’s centenary exhibition, designed by Exhibitions Curator Robin Footitt

Centenary, Community and outreach

The Royal Opera House opens part one of The Royal Ballet School’s centenary exhibition, designed by Exhibitions Curator Robin Footitt Early on Monday, 18 May, the Royal Opera House lobby transformed into a flurry of mannequins, archival costumes and light fixtures to set The Royal Ballet School’s centenary exhibition.  Designed by the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Exhibitions Curator Robin Footitt, this display marks the first of three exhibition […]

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Six white lodge prize winners show work at the young art 2026 exhibition

Six White Lodge prize winners show work at the Young Art 2026 Exhibition

Community and outreach, Performances and events, School life

Six White Lodge prize winners show work at the Young Art 2026 Exhibition Head of Art Clare Quamina recently accompanied six White Lodge students to Christie’s auction house in St James’s to view their artwork in the Young Art Exhibition. She writes, ‘On Tuesday 21 April Year 9 students Chien-Ning, Myles, Eliana, Alba and Ryleigh and Year 11 student Ayuka

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A dancer is on stage in an aurora costume: a white tutu with arm ruffles and a swirling white tiara. She smiles at the audience. Her right arm is bent in front of her with her left arm to the side. The camera is slightly behind her, facing her right side.

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

Community and outreach, School life

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 

Community and outreach, Performances and events

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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Anthea and alicia king stand with their dance students, who are dressed in cobalt blue and light pink leotards and skirts with pink tights and ballet shoes.

Anthea M King School of Dancing shares how our new Cardiff Associate centre will support the Welsh dance community 

Associate Programme, Community and outreach

Anthea M King School of Dancing shares how our new Cardiff Associate centre will support the Welsh dance community  When the School announced a new Associate centre opening at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in September 2026, Cardiff-based dance school owner Anthea King said, ‘I was delighted to say the least!’    With new Associate centres popping up around the UK – most recently Cardiff, Newcastle and Stroud – many regional dance teachers

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Edinburgh associate insight day

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

Associate Programme, Community and outreach

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

Announcements, Associate Programme, Community and outreach

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 

Alumni news, Community and outreach, Performances and events

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 

Community and outreach, Performances and events

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 

Community and outreach, Teacher training

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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