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Inside the studio: Julia Ellis on preparing for auditions and our Associate Programme

Inside the studio: Julia Ellis on preparing for auditions and our Associate Programme Auditions to The Royal Ballet School are currently open, and there’s much to think about. Whether you’re considering auditioning for full-time training or our Associate Programme, auditioning can be an intimidating process. At the School, we want to make your audition process […]

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Dance teachers: what you need to know about our auditions

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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Inset 2024 

INSET 2024 

INSET 2024  Before welcoming our students back for the start of the academic year, our staff engaged in diverse training sessions during our annual INSET week. Last Thursday, the entire team gathered at White Lodge for a full day of professional development and collaboration.  Introducing the new year  The day commenced with an introduction from

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Celebrating one year of Digital Members, what our Members had to say 

Celebrating one year of Digital Members, what our Members had to say  Last year, we launched our Digital Members programme to broaden access to the ways our supporters can be involved in the School. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed Members from over 15 countries and held three online events at White Lodge and Upper

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Back to the studio: insights from three dance schools using primary steps on demand 

Back to the studio: Insights from three dance schools using Primary Steps on Demand 

Back to the studio: Insights from three dance schools using Primary Steps on Demand  As the new school year approaches in September, dance educators prepare to welcome their students back to the studio. Our online learning platform, Primary Steps on Demand (PSOD), has proven invaluable in this process. Primary Steps on Demand offers a flexible

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Our 2024 Summer Intensive, from a student perspective  

Our 2024 Summer Intensive, from a student perspective   Over the past five weeks, from July 9 to August 9, the School has hosted aspiring young dancers from around the globe at our White Lodge and Upper School studios for this year’s Summer Intensive.  The Summer Intensive is designed to introduce dancers to The Royal Ballet

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10 ways to maintain your dance practice over the summer holidays 

10 ways to maintain your dance practice over the summer holidays 

10 ways to maintain your dance practice over the summer holidays  After the summer holidays, we might feel anxious about getting back into the dance studio and wonder if we’re ready to return. By incorporating healthy habits to maintain our dance practice during the holidays, we can stay on track and improve our skills while

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