Associates in full time training

Associates to full-time students: meet Joel, Tabitha and Taylor 

Associates to full-time students: meet Joel, Tabitha and Taylor  As our Associate Programme continues to grow with new centres opening around the UK and the UK Scholars programme for Mid Associate students starting in 2026, we’re spotlighting three full-time students who began their journey with The Royal Ballet School as Associates themselves.   1st Years Joel […]

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Physical Development Lead Chris McCann shares the School’s innovative healthcare research at international conferences 

Physical Development Lead Chris McCann shares the School’s innovative healthcare research at international conferences This spring, The Royal Ballet School’s Physical Development Lead Chris McCann shared our world-leading healthcare practices at various international conferences. His presentations demonstrated how our emphasis on strength and conditioning in dance training is setting the foundation for best practices across

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Zoe epstein, mid associate teacher and alumna

Get to know Zoe Epstein, a Mid Associate alumna turned Associate teacher 

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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‘informed by science, driven by art. ’ school alumnus nicholas cleverton returns as new head of healthcare and performance support 

‘Informed by science, driven by art.’ School alumnus Nicholas Cleverton returns as new Head of Healthcare and Performance Support 

‘Informed by science, driven by art.’ School alumnus Nicholas Cleverton returns as new Head of Healthcare and Performance Support We are pleased to welcome back Royal Ballet School alumnus Nicholas Cleverton as our new Head of Healthcare and Performance Support. Nick previously worked as our Physical Health Lead and as a physiotherapist from 2018-2023, before

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Mindflick’s dr tim pitt (left) and dr sam porter (right) with royal ballet school artistic director iain mackay (middle) © 2025 the royal ballet school.

The School begin two-year partnership with Mindflick to elevate performance through mindset and modern science

The School begin two-year partnership with Mindflick to elevate performance through mindset and modern science We are pleased to announce that the School has partnered with Mindflick to bring their mindset-led psychometric platform and tools into the world of elite ballet training – sharpening communication, strengthening team connection, and supporting the people behind the scenes

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‘go forth, spread the joy, spread the talent. ’ creative artist talk with brenda garrett-glassman and william glassman 

‘Go forth, spread the joy, spread the talent.’ Creative Artist Talk with Brenda Garrett-Glassman and William Glassman 

‘Go forth, spread the joy, spread the talent.’ Creative Artist Talk with Brenda Garrett-Glassman and William Glassman Content warning: Readers may find themes in this interview sensitive or upsetting, but we feel it is important to share this commentary.  In June, we hosted a Creative Artist Talk spotlighting Brenda Garrett-Glassman and William ‘Bill’ Glassman, two

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Diploma of dance teaching students. Photographed by rachel cherry, 2023.

The School announce new teaching pathways and partnerships with RAD and ISTD

The School announce new teaching pathways and partnerships with RAD and ISTD We are pleased to announce new pathways for our Diploma of Dance Teaching (DDT) students to access a direct route into our Affiliate Programme, and gain accredited teacher status with world leading dance education, training and examination boards, The Imperial Society of Teachers

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Mid associate students in class, photographed by henry curtis 2025

The School announce new Associate centres in England and Wales

The School announce new Associate centres in England and Wales We are thrilled to share that from September 2026, we will expand our national Associate Programme to offer regional training at new centres in Stroud and Cardiff.  These new locations will increase the School’s total Associate centre count to eight across the UK – alongside existing

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