Nurturing artistic identity and redefining success – in conversation with Vladimir Angelov Inspiring creativity in our young artists is an important aspect of the learning we offer at the School. We’re lucky to have a dynamic range of guest speakers visit the School to pass on their knowledge and experience to our students, giving them […]
Alastair Macaulay gives a Creative Artist Talk on the legendary Lynn Seymour Last month, we welcomed historian and performing arts critic Alastair Macaulay to deliver a Creative Artist Talk to our Upper School students. Our Creative Artist Programme is designed to help students become versatile artists, equipping them with the tools to develop their careers
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A Creative Artist Talk with Lady Anya Sainsbury Lady Anya Sainsbury of Preston Candover, CBE, holds a significant place in the heart of The Royal Ballet School. Together with her late husband John, Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG, their unwavering support has been instrumental in the success of the School and the broader success
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Daring to be different – A Creative Artist Talk with Kim Gavin Lauded as one of the UK’s leading Creative Directors, known for his creative vision and choreography, the artistic force that is Kim Gavin is no stranger to the stage. Kim started his journey to success in the halls of White Lodge, before landing
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Being brave, curious, and open – Leanne Benjamin gives a Creative Artist Talk at White Lodge Last week Leanne Benjamin came to White Lodge to deliver a Creative Artist Talk. Two of our Year 11 students Margarita Pigorini and Denis Teixeira interviewed Leanne in front of a rapt audience of staff and students. It was
A Creative Artist Talk with Shevelle Dynott Accomplished alumnus Shevelle Dynott has a unique perspective on ballet. He’s so passionate about the art form and recounts the many wonderful experiences he has had on and off stage, but he also came into his professional career as a Black man in the early noughties, navigating racism,
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In conversation with Tamás Solymosi, Director of the Hungarian National Ballet A hugely important part of our role in championing ballet excellence is to work closely with other organisations and individuals committed to setting the agenda for classical ballet globally. It was a great pleasure to welcome the Director of the Hungarian National Ballet, Tamás
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A Creative Artist Talk with Dame Monica Mason Certainly within the walls of the School, our latest Creative Artist Speaker needed no introduction. Dame Monica Mason was a student, then The Royal Ballet’s youngest dancer, then Principal Dancer, then Director of the Company until her retirement in 2012. Still very connected to the School and
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A Creative Artist talk from Wayne Sleep Few people can light up a room like Wayne Sleep OBE. We were lucky enough to bear witness to his abundant and generous energy first as a student of the School, and last week, as a guest speaker for our series of Creative Artist talks. In this series,
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In conversation with Denzil Bailey Denzil Bailey joined The Royal Ballet School Artistic Team in September 2021 as Resident Guest Teacher. He spoke to us about how he started out in dance, his training and his exciting career so far as a dancer and teacher. What are your first memories of dancing? My first memory
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