A magical morning celebrating Yasmine Naghdi’s Ballet Besties Last week, we welcomed back alumna Yasmine Naghdi for the launch of her children’s book, Ballet Besties, the first instalment in a captivating series chronicling the adventures of five ballet-loving friends. This was a special event for our Junior Associate and Primary Steps students, and they got

Women who inspire us: Celebrating International Women’s Day Today is International Women’s Day, celebrated worldwide to recognise women’s achievements and raise awareness for gender equality. We feel lucky as an organisation to have inspiring women walk through our doors each day, from our students to their teachers to the staff at the School. This year,

In conversation with Laura Hatton, Leeds Associate Ballet Teacher Based in centres around the UK from London to Edinburgh, our Associate Programme offers regional training opportunities to young dancers aged between eight and 17. Since the programme’s inception in 1948, we have been dedicated to nurturing gifted young dancers. Our Associate programme has played a

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

Igniting a spark: the Junior Associate Programme  When Jenny Hall submitted her musical and dance-loving son’s video audition to become a Junior Associate (JA) with The Royal Ballet School, she had no idea of what was to come.  Three years later, Dylan leaps out of bed at five thirty every Saturday morning, dresses himself in

A wonderful week of Associate workshops Life as an Associate with The Royal Ballet School is full of excitement. From dancing alongside lifelong friends every weekend to attending pre-general performances at the Royal Opera House, our programme offers endless opportunities for inspiration. Last week was no exception, as we welcomed Associate students from nine centres

Dancing for diversity: Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive The Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive fundraising gala, produced by Royal Ballet School alumni Ross Freddie Ray and Henry Dowden, took place at Sadler’s Wells on Wednesday 7 February. The event was a powerful demonstration of the potential of dance to shift narratives