New chapters in Amsterdam and London: Q&A with graduates Joseph, Rebecca, and Emile on their next steps In 2024, 24 graduates of The Royal Ballet School will join leading ballet companies worldwide, fulfilling their long-awaited dreams of becoming professional dancers. Following their final bows as students on the Royal Opera House stage, our graduates will […]
In conversation with Ashley Page and Gemma Bond: insights on their Summer Performance pieces This year at our annual Summer Performances, we were delighted to welcome alumni and renowned choreographers Ashley Page and Gemma Bond to work with students on two new creations. We spoke to them about their work and the creation process. Ashley
In review: The Royal Ballet School’s 2024 Summer Performances Saturday 6 July marked the final show of our 2024 Summer Performance season on the Royal Opera House main stage, following two stellar performances at the Royal Opera House and five at Opera Holland Park. Each year, our students exceed expectations, bringing energy, passion and immense
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Changes to The Royal Ballet School’s auditions The Royal Ballet School will open applications for full-time and Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate training programmes on Tuesday 3 September. Following a review of the audition process, there will be some changes to The Royal Ballet School’s audition applications for the 2025/26 academic year. As one of
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The Royal Ballet School announces special project in collaboration with The Australian Ballet School We’re thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with The Australian Ballet School to bring The Royal Ballet School’s renowned dance teacher training to Australia later this year. From 29 September to 3 October 2024, The Royal Ballet School will deliver Inspire,
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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New chapters in Prague and Zürich: Q&A with graduates Javier, Jana and Maia Rose on their next steps In 2024, 24 graduates of The Royal Ballet School will join leading ballet companies worldwide, fulfilling their long-awaited dreams of becoming professional dancers. Following their final bows as students on the Royal Opera House stage, our graduates
Graduation 2024 Just after finishing their final performance at the Royal Opera House as students of The Royal Ballet School, our Pre-professional students met their loved ones outside the stage door before heading into the Linden Studio Theatre for their graduation ceremony. Surrounded by family, friends, and teachers, the students celebrated their remarkable achievements and
Passing the torch – insights from our Year 7 and Pre-professional students Our Summer Performances are a bittersweet time at the School. For some of our students, it’s their first time performing as a Royal Ballet School student. For others, it’s the last time they will take the stage with their peers before embarking on
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Barbara Fewster (1928 – 2024) Barbara Fewster (born 4 Sept 1928 – died 4 July 2024) The Royal Ballet School is deeply saddened to learn that Barbara Fewster, former Ballet Principal and Associate Director of the School, has died, aged 95. An English dancer and renowned teacher, Barbara Fewster began her ballet training as a
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