Christopher Rodrigues CBE steps down as Chairman of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School reports that Chairman Christopher Rodrigues CBE, who has recently been acting as interim CEO, has advised the Governors that, for medical reasons, he does not feel able to return to his role as Chair as was intended once the […]
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The Royal Ballet School appoints new CEO The Royal Ballet School has appointed Patrick Harrison as its first full-time Chief Executive Officer. Joining the School from English National Ballet, Patrick will oversee the organisation’s continued evolution as it approaches its historic centenary in 2026. He will join The Royal Ballet School later this year. The decision
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Behind Frederick Ashton’s La Valse with Samara Downs Upper School students will perform Frederick Ashton’s captivating La Valse in our upcoming 2024 Summer Performances at Opera Holland Park and the Royal Opera House. Set in 19th-century Imperial Vienna to Maurice Ravel’s powerful score, La Valse features a large cast of dancers in ball gowns and
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His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is delighted to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to be the Patron of the School. This follows the review of Royal Patronages conducted by the Royal Household and is announced to mark one year since
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A day in the life of a Junior Associate performing in The Winter’s Tale The Royal Ballet’s production of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Winter’s Tale has been captivating audiences at The Royal Opera House this Spring, featuring some of the biggest names in ballet. Among these stars, our Junior Associate students are also making their mark.
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Celebrating the University of Essex and The Royal Ballet School’s award-winning research Congratulations to our colleagues at The University of Essex who recently won the Best Research Impact Award at the University’s Celebrating Excellence in Research and Impact Awards 2024. Dr Louis Howe and Dr Jamie Tallent received the award for their cutting-edge research conducted
Feeding success: Dr Rupy Aujla gives a talk on nutrition We were delighted to have Dr Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor in the NHS and the founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, come to our school to give a talk to our students. During the event, our students had the opportunity to taste some of Dr
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Hussain Manawer talks to students for Mental Health Awareness Week To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual week-long celebration to raise awareness of mental health issues and how we can achieve and maintain good mental health, Hussain Manawer paid a visit to White Lodge to speak to our students. Hussain is a globally acclaimed
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5 ways to use movement for our mental well-being This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health.’ Our students and staff’s health and well-being are always our priority, and with movement at the core of all we do, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week
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Frederick Ashton Emerging Choreographer 2024 Our first Frederick Ashton Emerging Choreographer performances were held in the Upper School Linden Studio Theatre last week on Tuesday 30 April and Wednesday 1 May. Previously known as the Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer Performances, the School’s choreographic programme was changed in 2023 to continue to honour the legacy of
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