Francesca Hayward announced as Lead Ambassador of The Royal Ballet School’s Affiliate Programme We are pleased to announce that Francesca Hayward, current Principal of The Royal Ballet and an alumna of The Royal Ballet School, has been appointed as Lead Ambassador of the School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP). Francesca Hayward, one of the …
Women who inspire us: Celebrating International Women’s Day Today is International Women’s Day, celebrated worldwide to recognise women’s achievements and raise awareness for gender equality. We feel lucky as an organisation to have inspiring women walk through our doors each day, from our students to their teachers to the staff at the School. This year, …
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In conversation with Laura Hatton, Leeds Associate Ballet Teacher Based in centres around the UK from London to Edinburgh, our Associate Programme offers regional training opportunities to young dancers aged between eight and 17. Since the programme’s inception in 1948, we have been dedicated to nurturing gifted young dancers. Our Associate programme has played a …
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Reducing injury risk: pioneering research at The Royal Ballet School Ballet is a profession that comes with its own set of challenges, particularly the ever-present risk of injury. At The Royal Ballet School, we take pride in prioritising the health and well-being of our dancers through our groundbreaking Healthy Dancer Programme, managed by a team …
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The Royal Ballet School announces its 2024 Summer Performances The Royal Ballet School’s Summer Performances are the highlight of the School calendar and a showcase of the extraordinary dedication and passion our students apply to their training throughout the year. Students from White Lodge and Upper School will showcase their talent in an eight-show season …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
