Royal ballet school students in mother nature: summer film.

Students shine in the Princess of Wales’ Mother Nature: Summer film 

Students shine in the Princess of Wales’ Mother Nature: Summer film  In early July, four of our Year 7 students were invited to feature in the Princess of Wales’ recently released Mother Nature: Summer film, the second instalment in Her Royal Highness’s seasonal film series.  Celebrating the beauty of the natural world and the importance […]

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In review: 2025 summer performance at the royal opera house

In review: 2025 Summer Performance at the Royal Opera House

In review: 2025 Summer Performance at the Royal Opera House Saturday 12 July marked the final show of our 2025 Summer Performance season on the Royal Opera House main stage, following two stellar performances at the Linbury Theatre and five at Opera Holland Park. Each year, our students exceed expectations, bringing energy, passion and immense

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Black british ballet exhibition at the royal ballet school, june 2024

Celebrating representation and legacy: Black British Ballet at Upper School

Celebrating representation and legacy: Black British Ballet at Upper School As part of our ongoing collaboration with Black British Ballet, we have been proud to offer their mentorship programme to support and inspire our Black students. This important initiative is aimed at fostering representation and providing role models within the ballet world.  On Friday 13

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Frederick ashton emerging choreographer 2025

Frederick Ashton Emerging Choreographer 2025

Frederick Ashton Emerging Choreographer 2025 Our second annual Frederick Ashton Emerging Choreographer performances were held in the Upper School Linden Studio Theatre on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 May.  The final event in the Ninette de Valois Choreographic Programme for the year, this performance honours the profound significance to the School of the Founding Choreographer

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Swingle stepping, morgann runacre-temple ©2021 the royal ballet school. Photographed by tristram kenton

Summer Performance spotlight: Morgann Runacre-Temple on Swingle Stepping 

Summer Performance spotlight: Morgann Runacre-Temple on Swingle Stepping We are delighted to welcome Morgann Runacre-Temple back to the School for the staging of her rhythmic and playful contemporary work, Swingle Stepping, six years on from when she first choreographed the piece for our students.  This year, her piece will be re-mounted for the third time

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Students perform at Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Students perform at Buckingham Palace Garden Party On Wednesday 14 May, eight of our Year 10 students were invited to perform at a special Garden Party at Buckingham Palace hosted by Their Majesties The King and Queen to celebrate the Education and Skills sector.   Supported by the Department of Education, the event honoured individuals

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Two dancers, male and female, in each other arms about to begin to dance with diana cuni mancini

Summer Performance spotlight: Diana Cuni Mancini on the legacy of Bournonville’s Napoli 

Summer Performance spotlight: Diana Cuni Mancini on the legacy of Bournonville’s Napoli 220 years on from the birth of August Bournonville, this summer students of The Royal Ballet School will have the unique opportunity to perform Napoli in our annual performances, staged by renowned répétiteur and Bournonville specialist Diana Cuni Mancini. A former soloist with

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Student insights on performing in The Royal Ballet’s productions of Romeo and Juliet and Onegin

Student insights on performing in The Royal Ballet’s productions of Romeo and Juliet and Onegin Throughout the School year, students have a unique opportunity to take their training from the studio to the stage by performing alongside world-renowned artists of The Royal Ballet. These performances not only provide invaluable professional experience but also mark a

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Summer performance spotlight: ruth brill on her new work 

Summer Performance spotlight: Ruth Brill on her new work 

Summer Performance spotlight: Ruth Brill on her new work   Ruth Brill is a freelance choreographer and the Artistic Director of the renowned London Children’s Ballet. As a dancer, she performed with both English National Ballet (2007-2012) and Birmingham Royal Ballet (2012-2019).  Ruth was last at the School in 2022, when she created Summer Dreams for our Year 7 students. This

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