Reimagining posture in ballet: Sarah Daultry on The Franklin Method®

We’re always looking for ways to support and inspire dance teachers, which is why we’re thrilled to host our upcoming Enlighten webinar: Postural Alignment with the Franklin Method. Dance educator Sarah Daultry will dive into a fresh approach to posture, challenging some of the common myths around ‘correct’ alignment and helping teachers explore new ways to guide their students.

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Oct 24 2024

Royal Ballet dancer Kevin Emerton announced as Pre-professional Year ballet teacher

Announcements, Teacher training

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.

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Oct 5 2024

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

Teacher training

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day At The Royal Ballet School, we’re excited to celebrate World Teachers’ Day by honouring the incredible teachers who inspire and support our students every day. From ballet and academic teachers to those leading our Primary Steps and online programmes, each teacher plays a vital role in shaping the future of our

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Four female students in ballet class at the barre

Sep 16 2024

Dance teachers: what you need to know about our auditions

Community and outreach, Teacher training

Dance teachers: what you need to know about our auditions Last week, we held two webinars for over 150 dance teachers worldwide to learn more about The Royal Ballet School’s auditions. The webinars, led by Mark Annear, Director of Training & Access, and Kim Sheard, Auditions and Admissions Manager, delved into various aspects of the

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A photo of gretchen ward warren's book, the art of teaching ballet, next to a photo of herself.

Jul 16 2024

In conversation with Gretchen Ward Warren – what makes a good ballet teacher?

Teacher training

In conversation with Gretchen Ward Warren – what makes a good ballet teacher? We were thrilled to welcome Gretchen Ward Warren, an esteemed alumna and renowned ballet expert, to speak to our Diploma of Dance Teaching students. The author of two iconic ballet books with a new one just released, she shared her rich history

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Liz foster leading affiliate students in a workshop

Jun 13 2024

Enrichment workshops with Sarah Wildor and Liz Foster for our Affiliate Programme

Teacher training

Enrichment workshops with Sarah Wildor and Liz Foster for our Affiliate Programme Over the past month, we’ve held two Enrichment Programme events for our Affiliate teachers and their students. The Affiliate Enrichment Programme is a part of the benefits available to Affiliate teachers. It includes creative and repertoire workshops, as well as Ambassador-led workshops. The

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Apr 23 2024

Cultivating creativity in ballet education with ATAP

Teacher training

Cultivating creativity in ballet education with ATAP Our Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) is a programme created to cultivate an appreciation for the journey of learning ballet, prioritising the process over the outcome. One of our ATAP teachers, Emma Manes, spoke to us about a contextual study she recently implemented for her students. Contextual

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Apr 16 2024

Bringing dance to primary schools – in conversation with primary school teacher Lisa Webb

Community and outreach, Teacher training

Bringing dance to primary schools – in conversation with primary school teacher Lisa Webb Over the past year, Lisa Webb, teacher and Key Stage Manager at Manor Park Primary Academy in Sutton, has been introducing students to the enriching world of the arts through The Royal Ballet School’s primary school dance programme, Primary Steps on

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Apr 2 2024

Why become an Affiliate teacher? Q&A with Affiliate Programme Managers Vanessa Donkin and Shaun Walters

Teacher training

Why become an Affiliate teacher? Q&A with Affiliate Programme Managers Vanessa Donkin and Shaun Walters Last month we celebrated two years of the School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP). Since the programme’s inception, 46 teachers have successfully gained Affiliate status, and a further 29 are currently in training to deliver our revolutionary programme. These

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Mar 21 2024

In conversation with an ATAP teacher, Maddy Jacques

Teacher training

In conversation with an ATAP teacher, Maddy Jacques Our Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) aims to instil a passion for learning ballet, prioritise high-quality teaching, and adapt to the evolving needs of the art form. It all begins in the studios with our teachers. Our programme empowers teachers to lead and assess their students’

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