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‘I don’t want to be a dancer. I want to be an artist.’ Creative Artist Talk with Mavin Khoo

‘I don’t want to be a dancer. I want to be an artist.’ Creative Artist Talk with Mavin Khoo Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming internationally recognised dance artist, teacher, choreographer and artist scholar, Mavin Khoo, to Upper School to deliver a Creative Artist Talk to our students. Mavin sat down with friend

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Year 9 auditions

The School opens applications for Year 9 entry 2025

The School opens applications for Year 9 entry 2025 Following a review of the audition process, The Royal Ballet School will open applications for students wishing to audition for Year 9 entry to the School’s full-time training programme in September 2025.   The School’s full-time training is structured into four clear programmes: Foundation Programme (Years 7-9,

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From student to artistic director, iain mackay’s journey through the school 

From student to Artistic Director, Iain Mackay’s journey through the School 

Every student at The Royal Ballet School embarks on a unique journey, one that may lead to joining a company or inspire a new path entirely. Our mission is to nurture these young individuals into well-rounded artists. 

Iain Mackay, our new Artistic Director, embodies this journey in a remarkable way. From being the only boy in his ballet classes as a child in Scotland to training at the Upper School in London, Iain’s path has come full circle as he returns to the School with a commitment to guiding the next generation of dancers. Recently, he spoke with our Upper School students during a Creative Artist Talk, answering their questions about his time at the School, his career, and his vision as Artistic Director.

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Creative artist talk: gareth haw and anna rose o’sullivan

Creative Artist Talk: Gareth Haw and Anna Rose O’Sullivan

Creative Artist Talk: Gareth Haw and Anna Rose O’Sullivan We recently had the privilege of welcoming alumni Gareth Haw and Anna Rose O’Sullivan to White Lodge, where they shared their journeys and insights with our students as part of the School’s Creative Artist Talk series. Both Gareth and Anna Rose trained at the School and

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