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Celebrating World Theatre Day with Production and Theatre Technician, Daniel Philipson

Celebrating World Theatre Day with Production and Theatre Technician, Daniel Philipson  Today is World Theatre Day, and to celebrate we sat down with our Production and Theatre Technician, Daniel Philipson, to learn about his experience in theatre and his time so far at the School.  To create a production at the School involves a lot […]

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In conversation with Edinburgh Associate Teacher, Kelly McCole 

In conversation with Edinburgh Associate Teacher, Kelly McCole  What do you hope the students learn from your teaching?   I hope they feel I fully support them and encourage them to achieve anything they want to.   What do students love about the programme? What have been some of your personal highlights?  Lots of students love the

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Solos Evening 2025

Solos Evening 2025 Last Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 March, students from 1st, 2nd and Pre-professional Years performed a range of solo variations from the classical repertoire in the Linden Theatre at Upper School for our donors, staff and parents. The students had been studying these solos for their school assessments and were thrilled to have

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Shaping dance education in hong kong: irene lo’s role as an atap tutor 

Shaping dance education in Hong Kong: Irene Lo’s role as an ATAP Tutor 

Shaping dance education in Hong Kong: Irene Lo’s role as an ATAP Tutor  The Royal Ballet School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) continues to empower dance teachers worldwide, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of dancers. One of our dedicated ATAP Tutors, Irene Lo, brings a wealth of

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Scarlett harvey and takumi miyake in presentient by wayne mcgregor at opera holland park ©2022 the royal ballet school. Photographed by photography by ash.

From Leeds to London – meet Junior Associate alumna and Artist of The Royal Ballet, Scarlett Harvey

From Leeds to London – meet Junior Associate alumna and Artist of The Royal Ballet, Scarlett Harvey Since its creation in 1948, our Junior Associate Programme has been a pathway for many young dancers who go on to lead successful careers. Scarlett Harvey is a shining example — beginning as a Junior Associate in Leeds,

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Developing confident, expressive, and curious dancers with Hong Kong Affiliate Teacher, Di Wu

Developing confident, expressive, and curious dancers with Hong Kong Affiliate Teacher, Di Wu Current Academy Teacher at Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, Di Wu completed the School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme in 2024 and gained his Affiliation earlier this year.   We caught up with Di to hear about what him led him to

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The royal ballet school partners with pebe for sports bra fitting and education 

The Royal Ballet School partners with PEBE for sports bra fitting and education 

The Royal Ballet School is proud to have partnered with PEBE, a leader in performance sports bra innovation, to deliver a workshop on breast health and personal sports bra fittings for our female students. This partnership marks a significant step forward in supporting the health, comfort, and performance of our female dancers, ensuring they are equipped with expert education and guidance to support their training needs.  

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Siblings who dance together, stay together – meet Junior Associates Teddy and Tilly

Siblings who dance together, stay together – meet Junior Associates Teddy and Tilly For siblings Teddy, aged 10, and Tilly, aged 11, ballet is a family affair. The pair attend the School’s Junior Associate classes at our centre in Eastleigh, under the guidance of Eastleigh Associate teacher Jayne Cooper.  According to their mum, Lizzie Frances,

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Celebrating international women’s day 

Celebrating International Women’s Day 

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Accelerate Action’ and what better way to celebrate than to highlight some of the incredible women our students study across their Classical and Contemporary Context modules? Many of these women accelerated action via their radical contributions to dance and choreography and strong viewpoints. 

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Let’s Dance 2025 

On Sunday 2 March, The Royal Ballet School opened our doors to the public for the first time in our near 100-year history, as part of Angela Rippon’s nationwide Let’s Dance initiative. The initiative aimed to get the nation dancing, and we were thrilled to welcome people from all walks of life into our studios to experience the joy of movement firsthand, many of whom had never stepped foot in a ballet studio before. 

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