REDs Awareness Week: the impact on performance and mental health 

REDs Awareness Week: the impact on performance and mental health  During our first-ever REDs Awareness Week at The Royal Ballet School, we are shining a spotlight on the significant physical and mental impact of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Through the insights and experiences of Jessica Clarke, our Artistic Manager and Christian Uitzinger, our

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Nov 18 2024

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

Healthcare

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) From 18 to 22 November, The Royal Ballet School is spotlighting Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) to raise awareness and support our students’ health and well-being. With 67% of athletes at risk of REDs, we understand the importance of preparing our dancers for success and equipping them with the

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Female student in the studio in a strength & conditioning class, holding a dumbbell.

May 25 2024

Celebrating the University of Essex and The Royal Ballet School’s award-winning research

Announcements, Healthcare

Celebrating the University of Essex and The Royal Ballet School’s award-winning research Congratulations to our colleagues at The University of Essex who recently won the Best Research Impact Award at the University’s Celebrating Excellence in Research and Impact Awards 2024. Dr Louis Howe and Dr Jamie Tallent received the award for their cutting-edge research conducted

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Dr rupy giving a presentation to students

May 21 2024

Feeding success: Dr Rupy Aujla gives a talk on nutrition

Healthcare, School life

Feeding success: Dr Rupy Aujla gives a talk on nutrition We were delighted to have Dr Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor in the NHS and the founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, come to our school to give a talk to our students. During the event, our students had the opportunity to taste some of Dr

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Hussain manawer standing with student after giving talk

May 16 2024

Hussain Manawer talks to students for Mental Health Awareness Week

Healthcare, School life

Hussain Manawer talks to students for Mental Health Awareness Week To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual week-long celebration to raise awareness of mental health issues and how we can achieve and maintain good mental health, Hussain Manawer paid a visit to White Lodge to speak to our students. Hussain is a globally acclaimed

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Two female students getting ready for class in a studio.

May 14 2024

5 ways to use movement for our mental well-being

Healthcare

5 ways to use movement for our mental well-being This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health.’ Our students and staff’s health and well-being are always our priority, and with movement at the core of all we do, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week

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Mar 23 2024

Investigating the effects of the frequency of strength training in elite adolescent pre-professional ballet dancers: a PhD update with Jamie Harding

Healthcare

Investigating the effects of the frequency of strength training in elite adolescent pre-professional ballet dancers: a PhD update with Jamie Harding Earlier this year, we announced Jamie Harding, Upper School Strength and Conditioning Coach, would be conducting his PhD in collaboration with University of Essex to help the School optimise training techniques for pre-professional dancers.

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Feb 29 2024

Reducing injury risk: pioneering research at The Royal Ballet School

Healthcare

Reducing injury risk: pioneering research at The Royal Ballet School Ballet is a profession that comes with its own set of challenges, particularly the ever-present risk of injury. At The Royal Ballet School, we take pride in prioritising the health and well-being of our dancers through our groundbreaking Healthy Dancer Programme, managed by a team

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Feb 6 2024

Meet Chris McCann, Physical Development Lead at The Royal Ballet School

Healthcare

Meet Chris McCann, Physical Development Lead at The Royal Ballet School From living in Japan as a rugby union strength and conditioning coach to travelling Asia with the Chinese Olympic Committee, Chris McCann now combines his passions for science and high-level performance at The Royal Ballet School. Joining the School as the Physical Development Lead

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Jan 22 2024

Top tips to improve your wellbeing from this year’s Wellbeing Week

Healthcare, School life

Top tips to improve your wellbeing from this year’s Wellbeing Week Last week, we celebrated Wellbeing Week at The Royal Ballet School, an annual event to promote wellbeing and raise awareness about its importance. ‘Get out of your comfort zone and try something new’ was this year’s theme, highlighting the timely importance of exploring new

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