Igniting a spark: the Junior Associate Programme  When Jenny Hall submitted her musical and dance-loving son’s video audition to become a Junior Associate (JA) with The Royal Ballet School, she had no idea of what was to come.  Three years later, Dylan leaps out of bed at five thirty every Saturday morning, dresses himself in […]

A wonderful week of Associate workshops Life as an Associate with The Royal Ballet School is full of excitement. From dancing alongside lifelong friends every weekend to attending pre-general performances at the Royal Opera House, our programme offers endless opportunities for inspiration. Last week was no exception, as we welcomed Associate students from nine centres

Dancing for diversity: Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive The Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive fundraising gala, produced by Royal Ballet School alumni Ross Freddie Ray and Henry Dowden, took place at Sadler’s Wells on Wednesday 7 February. The event was a powerful demonstration of the potential of dance to shift narratives

Play as part of work – A Creative Artist Talk with Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp This month we had the pleasure to have Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE deliver a Creative Artist Talk to our students. Our Creative Artist Programme is aimed to help students become versatile artists, providing them with the tools to develop their careers

The Prix de Lausanne Partner School Choreographic Project with Pre-professional Year student Emile On Sunday 4 February, after a captivating week of classes, rehearsals, and performances with young dancers from around the world, the 52nd annual Prix de Lausanne came to a close in Switzerland. Dedicated to supporting and promoting exceptional young dancers, the Prix

Meet Chris McCann, Physical Development Lead at The Royal Ballet School From living in Japan as a rugby union strength and conditioning coach to travelling Asia with the Chinese Olympic Committee, Chris McCann now combines his passions for science and high-level performance at The Royal Ballet School. Joining the School as the Physical Development Lead

Celebrating our Chairman’s Circle Last Wednesday 24 January, we welcomed some of those who have shown unwavering commitment to the School as part of our Chairman’s Circle event. The annual event celebrates a visionary community at the heart of The Royal Ballet School that supports young artists in achieving excellence and reaching their full potential.

The Royal Ballet School establishes first regional training hub with Dance Base Scotland The Royal Ballet School and Dance Base Scotland will work together to deliver a wealth of dance opportunities for young people, aspiring dancers and dance professionals. With this new partnership, The Royal Ballet School and Dance Base will collaborate to deliver the

Boarding life at The Royal Ballet School Boarding houses at The Royal Ballet School are not just places to stay; they are a home away from home for our 222 students who hail from 25 countries worldwide. We believe that the best education is a well-rounded one – where students are supported by a network

Top tips to improve your wellbeing from this year’s Wellbeing Week Last week, we celebrated Wellbeing Week at The Royal Ballet School, an annual event to promote wellbeing and raise awareness about its importance. ‘Get out of your comfort zone and try something new’ was this year’s theme, highlighting the timely importance of exploring new