2024 kenneth macmillan emerging choreographer  

2024 Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer  

The School has a long history of nurturing the next generation of choreographers, and our annual Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer event is one example of this. The performances was held last week at White Lodge, where ten students from Year 10 and 11 presented a new piece of choreography, created by them, to a captivated audience of supporters, staff, students, and a panel of industry judges. 

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From student to artistic director, iain mackay’s journey through the school 

From student to Artistic Director, Iain Mackay’s journey through the School 

Every student at The Royal Ballet School embarks on a unique journey, one that may lead to joining a company or inspire a new path entirely. Our mission is to nurture these young individuals into well-rounded artists. 

Iain Mackay, our new Artistic Director, embodies this journey in a remarkable way. From being the only boy in his ballet classes as a child in Scotland to training at the Upper School in London, Iain’s path has come full circle as he returns to the School with a commitment to guiding the next generation of dancers. Recently, he spoke with our Upper School students during a Creative Artist Talk, answering their questions about his time at the School, his career, and his vision as Artistic Director.

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from our students’ perspectives 

Some of our Pre-Professional students recently had the opportunity to perform in Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at The Royal Opera House. We caught up with four of those students: Edoardo Russo, Axel Mero, Sean Manzano Anderson, and Pietro Zironi, to see how their experience was.  

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Reds awareness week: the impact on performance and mental health  

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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Relative energy deficiency in sport (reds) 

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) 

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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Our diploma of dance teaching 2024 graduates 

Our Diploma of Dance Teaching 2024 graduates 

Our Diploma of Dance Teaching 2024 graduates  On 10 November, we celebrated the achievements of our 2024 Diploma of Dance Teaching graduates. Completing a rigorous two-year course, this dedicated cohort of 13 have developed the expertise to teach classical ballet at vocational and pre-vocational levels to the highest standard, embodying the values of The Royal

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Iain mackay speaking to our students

From Scotland to Birmingham Royal Ballet, Iain Mackay’s ballet journey 

Every student at The Royal Ballet School embarks on a unique journey, one that may lead to joining a company or inspire a new path entirely. Our mission is to nurture these young individuals into well-rounded artists. 

Iain Mackay, our new Artistic Director, embodies this journey in a remarkable way. From being the only boy in his ballet classes as a child in Scotland to training at the Upper School in London, Iain’s path has come full circle as he returns to the School with a commitment to guiding the next generation of dancers. Recently, he spoke with our Upper School students during a Creative Artist Talk, answering their questions about his time at the School, his career, and his vision as Artistic Director.

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