For young dancers with a special love of ballet — We speak with our Junior Associate teachers Based in nine centres across the UK, the Junior Associate Programme complements the students’ current training, while introducing them to the one-of-a-kind teaching offered at the School, alongside other children who have a special love for ballet. We […]
What do our new ATAP teachers think of the programme? Our Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme allows ballet teachers more creative freedom and gives students an expansive and holistic experience in their training. Looking forward to applications opening for our second year’s cohort this week, we caught up with two of our newly accredited ATAP
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Lynn Seymour (1939-2023) The School is profoundly saddened to learn that Lynn Seymour has died on the eve of her 84th birthday. We extend our condolences to those who knew her. Christopher Powney, Artistic Director & CEO, said: I am so sad to hear this news. The loss of this legendary figure is acutely felt
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The women who inspire us — International Women’s Day 2023 At the School, we’re lucky to be surrounded by inspirational women every day: mind-blowing athletes and artists, dedicated teachers, women in healthcare, women in executive leadership roles, young women working to reach their potential, and all of the women working around the School striving for
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Reducing injury in youth ballet with our partners Podium Analytics Our students’ health and wellbeing will never shift from the top of our priority list, alongside our deep commitment to ensuring that they can reach their individual potential, safely. It goes without saying that we take reducing and preventing injury incredibly seriously. We’re therefore pleased
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Staff picks for World Book Day We aim to foster a deep love of learning at the School, in a culture supported by staff made up of interesting, inquisitive people. This World Book Day, we chatted to the people who make the School tick about books that they like or that have meant something to
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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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The highlight of our year — Summer Performances repertoire announced Our annual Summer Performances are a chance for students to learn how to prepare mentally and physically for the stage, how to transform the ballet vocabulary they’ve been mastering into a magical experience for the audience, and have the special opportunity to see themselves in
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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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Congratulations alumnus Lachlan Monaghan, a new Principal of Birmingham Royal Ballet One thing that will make our day every time is seeing our alumni achieve incredible things. Lachlan Monaghan was performing as Siegfried in Swan Lake at Birmingham Hippodrome last Thursday 16 February, and after the performance, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), Carlos Acosta,
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