Julia Farron OBE (1922-2019) It is with great sadness we learnt of the death of alumna and former teacher Julia Farron OBE (1922-2019) this week. Julia was the first scholarship student of the Sadler’s Wells (later The Royal) Ballet School, joining the School in 1931 and the Company five years later, aged just 15. She …
The Royal Ballet School to hold Short Course in Belfast The Royal Ballet School returns to Belfast with a three-part Associate Short Course at Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast with the aim to give young dancers an insight into The Royal Ballet School’s world-renowned training. Students between the ages of 8-14-year-olds can attend the short course …
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Guest teachers announced for our 2019 Summer Intensives We are excited to announce our line-up of teachers for this year’s Summer Intensives, taking place at Covent Garden and White Lodge. The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Intensives are a unique opportunity for young dancers to experience world-class teaching from the School’s full-time staff and renowned international …
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Famous statue of Dame Margot Fonteyn at White Lodge is restored to former glory To celebrate the centenary of her birth, Maurice Lambert’s statue of Margot Fonteyn at White Lodge has been restored by specialists Hammond & Hammond. Hammond & Hammond carefully restored Margot’s bodice, tutu, eyelashes and the plinth which she stands on. The …
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Out of step: the need for change in ballet teacher training A thinkpiece by Karen Berry, Teacher Training Manager at The Royal Ballet School ‘If Ballet is to survive as an art form, we need more truth seekers and less tight washers’ – Darryl Jaffray (Director of Education and Access, Royal Opera House, 1987–2006), …
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Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer Performance 2019 On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 May, eight 2nd Year students presented their choreographic creations as part of the Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer programme. The choreographers had been preparing their work alongside their mentors; Mikaela Polley, Andrew McNicol and Patricia Okenwa with the choreographic supervision of Kate Flatt and …
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Actor Eddie Redmayne visits the School Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne visited Upper School recently to talk to students about his career as part of our Creative Artist programme. Students Liam Boswell and Brigid Walker interviewed him in front of an audience of students and staff. Eddie explained how he got into acting through his love …
Your gift, their future: our new legacy film Today we are proud to release a new film asking ‘could you consider The Royal Ballet School in your will?’ Almost 90% of our students rely on financial support to attend the School. By leaving a gift in your will to The Royal Ballet School, you can …
Teachers announced for London and Hong Kong Spring Intensives 2019 We are delighted to announce an exciting line-up of Royal Ballet School teachers and guest teachers at our 2019 Spring Intensives in London and Hong Kong. London Itziar Mendizabal Valeri Hristov Samira Saidi Liane McRae Victoria Collinson Tania Fairbairn (Character) David Leighton (Jazz) Jason Mabana …
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Ninette de Valois Emerging Choreographer 2019 On Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 March, we saw the return of the annual Ninette de Valois Emerging Choreographer, dedicated to the memory of the School’s founder. At each of the performances, 12 pieces were showcased by our White Lodge students. Each piece was performed in front of an …
