Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer performance 2018

Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer performance 2018 On Thursday 13 December, Year 10 and 11 students presented their choreographic creations as part of the Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer programme. The performances were the culmination of several months’ of preparation for the nine shortlisted choreographers. After the performance, a panel of experts including Federico Bonelli, Petal Miller-Ashmole, […]

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Nov 23 2018

Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance 2018

Performances and events

Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance 2018 Congratulations to Sheung Yin Chan and Sacha Genet, joint winners of 2018 Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance. The Award took place on Thursday 22 November and was open to 2nd Year students. Each year the students are invited to perform a solo, which they select and prepare

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Nov 19 2018

New choreographic programme

Announcements, Performances and events, School life

Developing our approach to choreographic training This year, the School’s choreographic training has been developed to create a new approach to our three annual choreographic competitions. This comes as a result of a review led by Christopher Powney, Artistic Director, and involving an independent think-tank of prominent choreographers including David Bintley, Christopher Hampson, Russell Maliphant,

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Jul 26 2018

Graduation 2018

Performances and events

Graduation 2018 After a spectacular performance at the Royal Opera House and their final Grand Défilé, our 3rd Year students graduated from the School. On Sunday 8 July, parents, family and friends gathered in the Linden Studio Theatre for the graduation ceremony. Christopher Powney, Artistic Director, introduced the students and gave them some parting words of

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Jul 9 2018

Prize-giving Assemblies 2018

Performances and events, School life

Prize-giving assemblies 2018 Last week, students from across the School were recognised for their artistic and academic achievements at prize giving assemblies. Click here to see the full list of prize-winners. On Wednesday 4 July, Upper School students gathered in the Linden Studio to celebrate the academic and artistic achievements of their classmates; with awards ranging

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Jul 5 2018

Diploma of Dance Teaching Graduation 2018

Performances and events

Diploma of Dance Teaching Graduation 2018 We are thrilled to announce that 14 teacher training students have graduated from our two-year Diploma of Dance Teaching today. The Diploma is a two-year, part-time course which provides a sound foundation in both technical and creative approaches to teaching ballet. Find out more about the course. The students

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Jun 25 2018

Year 11 Celebration Day 2018

Performances and events, School life

Year 11 Celebration Day 2018 On Friday 22 June, we held a celebration for our Year 11 students to mark their achievements during their time at White Lodge. The day started with the students performing for their parents, family, friends and teachers including; a demonstration ballet class arranged by Belinda Hatley and Zhan Atymtayev, excerpts

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May 28 2018

New choreography with American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

Performances and events, School life

New choreography with American Ballet Theatre Studio Company On Monday 21 May, we welcomed American Ballet Theatre Studio Company to the School for our annual exchange programme. The 3rd Year Royal Ballet School students took class with the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and also rehearsed for a collaborative choreographic project. This year, guest choreographer

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Mar 29 2018

Ninette de Valois Choreographic Award 2018

Performances and events

Ninette de Valois Choreographic Award 2018 The winner of the 2018 Ninette de Valois Choreographic Award was Grace Donovan with her composition Cloudburst. The Award is dedicated to the memory of our Founder and is part of the School’s strong tradition of nurturing young choreographic talent. This year 12 young choreographers, aged 11-14, were selected from

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Mar 26 2018

Spring Concert 2018

Performances and events, School life

Spring Concert 2018 On Sunday we welcomed friends and family to watch students perform drama and music in our Spring Concert. The event is a chance for the students to show their talents beyond the ballet studio; playing musical instruments, singing, performing monologues and acting out pieces of theatre. Year 7s opened the show with

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