Carlos acosta and pre-professional year student oscar kempsey-fagg

Student interviews Carlos Acosta and Lauren Waine from Birmingham Royal Ballet

Student interviews Carlos Acosta and Lauren Waine from Birmingham Royal Ballet This week, Pre-professional student Oscar Kempsey-Fagg interviewed Birmingham Royal Ballet Director and Royal Ballet School Governor Carlos Acosta, as well as alumna and Birmingham Royal Ballet Artist Lucy Waine. During the Instagram Live chat, the three spoke about Carlos’ new production of Don Quixote. […]

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A young student dances with the royal ballet's francesca hayward in like water for chocolate

Jun 24 2022

Students dance in The Royal Ballet’s Like Water for Chocolate

Performances and events, School life

Students dance in The Royal Ballet’s Like Water for Chocolate Some of our White Lodge students were involved in the creation and performance of Christopher Wheeldon’s new work for The Royal Ballet, Like Water for Chocolate. The ballet had its premiere run at the Royal Opera House from 2-17 June. It was a wonderful opportunity

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Principal of the royal ballet reece clarke stands on the white lodge steps with his arms around two white lodge students

Jun 23 2022

PTA Summer Fair returns to White Lodge

Community and outreach, School life

PTA Summer Fair returns to White Lodge We were delighted to see the return of our annual PTA Summer Fair to White Lodge on Saturday 18 June. This was the first time we have been able to host the fair on site since 2019 and we were thrilled to welcome so many fair-goers to the

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3 alumni of the royal ballet school hold hands and dance in a circle, smiling

Jun 21 2022

Alumni return to White Lodge for celebration

Alumni news, School life

Alumni return to White Lodge for celebration On Friday 17 June a special event was held at White Lodge for alumni of The Royal Ballet School. We were delighted to welcome back 165 of our former students, all of whom attended the School before 1980. The event was hosted by our Chairman, Christopher Rodrigues CBE.

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A head shot of denzil bailey on a black background

Jun 17 2022

In conversation with Denzil Bailey

Creative Artist Talks, School life

In conversation with Denzil Bailey Denzil Bailey joined The Royal Ballet School Artistic Team in September 2021 as Resident Guest Teacher. He spoke to us about how he started out in dance, his training and his exciting career so far as a dancer and teacher. What are your first memories of dancing? My first memory

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Students at a barbeque celebrating the queen's platinum jubilee

Jun 10 2022

Jubilee celebrations

School life

Jubilee celebrations Over the past few weeks, our students and staff have been celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with students taking part in various exciting activities at the School in tribute to our Patron. Artistic creations Year 10 student Azusa Tanaka worked hard producing a stunning drawing inspired by a photograph of The Queen Mother

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Jun 1 2022

The Queen’s patronage of the School

School life

The Queen’s patronage of the School The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will commence over the upcoming bank holiday weekend. We are one of The Queen’s charities and are honoured to have a close association and history with the Royal Family. A Royal Charter In 1956, the School and its affiliated Companies were awarded a Royal

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Postcard featuring a photograph of the duke and duchess of york with their eldest daughter, princess elizabeth, aged about two. Photo: marcus adams. The royal ballet school special collections.

May 26 2022

Queen Elizabeth and her history at White Lodge

School life

Queen Elizabeth and her history at White Lodge This year Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee commemorating 70 years as monarch. The Queen and the Royal Family have strong connections and an extensive history with the School, particularly with our White Lodge building. A first home The Queen’s parents, Albert, Duke of

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A group of young students stand in two rows, singing

May 25 2022

Arts Showcase 2022

Performances and events, School life

Arts Showcase 2022 On Sunday 22 May, White Lodge students held their annual Arts Showcase. It was wonderful to see the return of this showcase, as the past two years’ performances have been sadly cancelled due to COVID. Friends, family, staff and supporters were invited to attend and it was a wonderful opportunity for our

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Students at a bake sale standing in front of a table of cakes

May 24 2022

Students raise money for the Name a Guide Dog Puppy Fundraising Challenge

School life

Students raise money for the Name a Guide Dog Puppy Fundraising Challenge Our White Lodge students have been raising money over the past few months for Guide Dogs, a charity that provides life-changing support, skills and dogs to people living with sight loss in the UK. The students’ target was to raise £2500 through both

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