Spring Intensive 2022: your responses Our Spring Intensive took place this year from 4-8 April. For the second year in a row, we held classes both in-person and online, and we were delighted with their successful running. 143 students attended our in-person Intensive at Upper School, with our new non-residential set-up in place. This offered […]
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Students to perform in Unite for Ukraine We are so proud to confirm that some of our students will be taking part in Unite for Ukraine, a special gala performance to raise awareness and funds to support those who have been affected by the devastating ongoing war in Ukraine. The event will take place on
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Appreciating the work of our volunteers We’re very fortunate to have a range of volunteers who generously dedicate their time to help support the School. As an educational institution and part of the Government’s Music and Dance Scheme, the School receives funding from the Department for Education, but also relies on the generosity of individual supporters to
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World Health Day 2022 Today is World Health Day, a day sponsored by the World Health Organisation to celebrate and draw attention to the importance of global health. This year’s theme is Our Planet, Our Health, focussing on the connection between the planet’s health and our own wellbeing. A healthier tomorrow The climate crisis is
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Pre-professional student Arnon Herring delivers a talk on Ohad Naharin Pre-professional student Arnon Herring gave a talk to 2nd Year students on Monday 14 March about the choreographer Ohad Naharin. Arnon spoke about Naharin’s life and career as well as his own personal experience with him. It was an incredibly insightful talk and the students
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2nd Year students explore choreography in their contemporary context classes Our 2nd Year students have been exploring choreographic works this term in their contemporary context classes. They have been studying pieces including The Rite of Spring by Pina Bausch, Cross Channel and Flesh and Blood by Lea Anderson, Flight Pattern by Crystal Pite and The
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Author Catherine Bruton visits White Lodge Students and staff at White Lodge were delighted to have Catherine Bruton visit on Thursday 10 March as part of this year’s World Book Day celebrations. Catherine is the author of the award-winning children’s novel No Ballet Shoes in Syria, a book much loved by many of our White
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International Women’s Day 2022 Today is International Women’s Day, a day marked around the world to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about acting for women’s equality. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, with everyone encouraged to think and act on how they can break gender biases within their workplace, school, home and community. The Royal
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In conversation with Didy Veldman We welcomed Didy Veldman to the School in September as Contemporary Programme Manager. We were excited to hear more about her previous work and how she felt about her new role. It’s wonderful to have you at the School! How do you feel about your role here? I’m honoured to be part
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Enabling students to thrive A piece by Karen Berry, Senior Teacher Training Manager at The Royal Ballet School Since its inception, The Royal Ballet School has produced exceptional young dancers and choreographers. Our students are renowned for being in great demand: directors know when they employ our graduates, they gain highly-skilled, dynamic, and versatile artists.
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