The School launch new Diploma of Classical Ballet Teaching As we celebrate our centenary, we are proud to launch the next chapter in our legacy of world-leading teacher training. For over a decade, our Diploma of Dance Teaching (DDT) has set the benchmark for excellence in classical ballet pedagogy. Now, building on that success, we are introducing the Diploma of […]
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Teacher Training Coordinator Lucy Scott reflects on how attending Inspire seminars elevated her teaching practice Lucy Scott is a Teacher Training Coordinator at The Royal Ballet School, a multidisciplinary dance teacher and a proud proponent for our Inspire seminars. She joined the School in 2023 as an Affiliate Programme coordinator, where she first learned about the Inspire seminars. She tried the series and realised that it was the perfect Continued
Five Chance to Dance teachers discuss how our Affiliate Programme intensive validated and enhanced their teaching practices This August, five of the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Chance to Dance artists participated in the School’s week-long Affiliate Programme intensive course. Chance to Dance is a Royal Ballet and Opera programme geared towards supporting and sharing practice between dance artists and teachers to create more opportunities for aspiring young dancers. For over 30 years, Chance to Dance
Get to know Zoe Epstein, a Mid Associate alumna turned Associate teacher Zoe Epstein’s Associate Programme journey has continued beyond her teenage years. Now an Associate Programme teacher, Zoe started as a Mid Associate and continued to Advanced Associates until age 16. She trained at Legat Dance Academy from ages 16-18 and attended Elmhurst Ballet
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We are excited to announce that Kevin Emerton, dancer of The Royal Ballet and alumnus of the School, will join The Royal Ballet School in January as Pre-professional Year Ballet Teacher.
Emma Porter on her new Enlighten webinar, understanding REDs in dance At The Royal Ballet School, we are committed to spreading knowledge from across our teams, which is why we are thrilled to host our newest Enlighten webinar: understanding REDs in dance. Training and Access Healthcare Lead, Emma Porter, will give teachers background on REDs,
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In conversation with Edinburgh Associate Teacher, Kelly McCole What do you hope the students learn from your teaching? I hope they feel I fully support them and encourage them to achieve anything they want to. What do students love about the programme? What have been some of your personal highlights? Lots of students love the
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Developing confident, expressive, and curious dancers with Hong Kong Affiliate Teacher, Di Wu Current Academy Teacher at Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, Di Wu completed the School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme in 2024 and gained his Affiliation earlier this year. We caught up with Di to hear about what him led him to
From Hong Kong Ballet to nurturing the next generation – meet Affiliate teacher, Lynn Liang In 2024, we were delighted to establish a Training Hub in Hong Kong, generously sponsored by The Croucher Hong Kong Charitable Trust, to deliver the in-person training component of our Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme across East Asia. Former
Karen Berry on maximising your dance school’s potential Running a dance school is no small feat—it takes creativity, resilience, and a sharp business sense. That’s why we’re thrilled to host our next Enlighten webinar on maximising your dance school’s potential, led by Karen Berry, an educator with nearly four decades of experience. From navigating challenges
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