The Royal Ballet School to appoint CEO alongside Artistic Director The Governors of The Royal Ballet School will appoint a full-time Chief Executive Officer for the first time in the School’s history to oversee the organisation’s continued development. This decision follows the announcement by Christopher Powney that he intends to step down as Artistic Director […]

Christopher Powney steps down as Artistic Director & CEO after a decade at the helm Christopher Powney has informed the Governors of The Royal Ballet School that he intends to leave his role as Artistic Director & CEO in July when his second five-year term in the position comes to an end. It has been

Royal Ballet School students feature in The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker for 2023 Since Rudolf Nureyev’s premiere of The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House in 1968, it has become a tradition for students at The Royal Ballet School to perform in The Royal Ballet’s sparkling festive ballet. Now performing Peter Wright’s enchanting production, both White

In conversation with DDT graduate Mark Hindle Mark Hindle has had an exciting career as a professional dancer, gracing the theatre and cruise ship stages in numerous productions and events, including The Classical Spectacular at The Royal Albert Hall London, The Dutch Musical Gala, and The Lion King and Pirates of the Caribbean for The

Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer 2023 Last week, we held our Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer performances at White Lodge. Ten students from Year 10 and 11 presented their own choreography to an audience of supporters, staff, students, and a panel of expert judges. This annual event never fails to astound us as White Lodge students showcase

The Royal Ballet School announces Nadiya Bychkova and Karim Zeroual as Ambassadors of Primary Steps on Demand We are delighted to announce Strictly stars Nadiya Bychkova and Karim Zeroual have partnered with The Royal Ballet School as Ambassadors of Primary Steps on Demand, our innovative programme bringing online creative dance classes to primary school children.