Celebrating World Ballet Day 2023 On Wednesday November 1, the School participated in the 10th anniversary of World Ballet Day, a day bringing together over 50 of the world’s leading ballet and dance companies to celebrate the art form. An initiative of The Royal Ballet, The Australian Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, World Ballet Day […]
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Inspiring young people with our Primary Steps demonstrations We feel strongly that every child should have access to the arts. With our Primary Steps programme, with support from the Department for Education, we offer a positive introduction to dance to students across the UK who may not otherwise have the opportunity. Every year, we stage
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Honouring our history: The Royal Ballet School’s Ninette de Valois Choreographic Programme From its origins as The Academy of Choreographic Art, The Royal Ballet School has a long tradition of nurturing the creative impulse in emerging young dancers. The School’s Founder, Dame Ninette de Valois, was a noted choreographer dedicated to centring choreography into our
Prestigious ballet schools worldwide join The Royal Ballet School for aDvANCE conference From 28 September to 1 October 2023, The Royal Ballet School welcomed 17 Directors, Principals and CEOs from ballet schools and junior companies worldwide for the aDvANCE conference at White Lodge in Richmond Park. The conference focused on understanding today’s students’ experience of
Dame Darcey Bussell’s tutu on display at Guildhall Art Gallery The Royal Ballet School has a rich heritage of almost 100 years. We have a fascinating historical archive that is not only relevant to dance historians but also contains items of wider interest – their stories are woven throughout the fabric of society, connecting ballet
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Welcoming Larissa Bamber to The Royal Ballet School’s Artistic staff This year, we welcomed four new ballet teachers to The Royal Ballet School at White Lodge and Upper School. Alumna Larissa Bamber has joined the School’s White Lodge teaching faculty, bringing a wealth of experience from her professional career as a dancer with The Royal
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Stéphane Dalle delivers floor barre workshops to our students At the School, we’re pleased to welcome a range of guest teachers to offer our students a variety of opportunities. It was a privilege to welcome Ballet Master Stéphane Dalle to Upper School to deliver workshops on floor barre work on 18 and 19 September. Stéphane
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World Mental Health Day 2023 The health and well-being of our students and staff is always our first priority, and we work consistently throughout the year to support their mental health. This World Mental Health Day, we organised activities aiming to build our School community and raise awareness of the subject of mental health.
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Celebrating Black excellence – Autumn Draft Works 2023 We’re immensely proud that Pre-professional student Rebecca Stewart’s choreography featured in a special edition of Autumn Draft Works, as part of a new festival introduced for Black History Month, Rhythm in Resilience. We spoke to Rebecca ahead of the performance. Rhythm in Resilience is a new
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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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