Alumni return to White Lodge for celebration On Friday 17 June a special event was held at White Lodge for alumni of The Royal Ballet School. We were delighted to welcome back 165 of our former students, all of whom attended the School before 1980. The event was hosted by our Chairman, Christopher Rodrigues CBE. […]
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In conversation with Denzil Bailey Denzil Bailey joined The Royal Ballet School Artistic Team in September 2021 as Resident Guest Teacher. He spoke to us about how he started out in dance, his training and his exciting career so far as a dancer and teacher. What are your first memories of dancing? My first memory
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Alumnus Christopher Wheeldon wins Tony Award for Best Choreography Congratulations to alumnus Christopher Wheeldon, who has won a Tony Award for Best Choreography for the musical MJ. Christopher trained at White Lodge and Upper School and was awarded the Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer Award in 1990. He joined The Royal Ballet in 1991. In 1993,
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Alumni winners at National Dance Awards 2022 Many congratulations to those of our alumni who took home awards at yesterday’s 2022 National Dance Awards. The awards were given in recognition of exceptional performances held from January to December 2021. The award ceremony was held at the Barbican and hosted by Begoñia Cao, former Principal with
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Jubilee celebrations Over the past few weeks, our students and staff have been celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with students taking part in various exciting activities at the School in tribute to our Patron. Artistic creations Year 10 student Azusa Tanaka worked hard producing a stunning drawing inspired by a photograph of The Queen Mother
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Our students perform at Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert 30 of our students performed at the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday 4 June as part of this years Jubilee celebrations. As one of The Queen’s charities, we were thrilled to have our students join the performance to commemorate her 70
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Promotions for our alumni at English National Ballet Congratulations to several of our alumni who have received promotions at English National Ballet this week. Soloists Julia Conway and Erik Woolhouse have both been promoted to Soloists in the company. Julia attended Upper School and joined the English National Ballet in 2017. Erik is originally from
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The Queen’s patronage of the School The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will commence over the upcoming bank holiday weekend. We are one of The Queen’s charities and are honoured to have a close association and history with the Royal Family. A Royal Charter In 1956, the School and its affiliated Companies were awarded a Royal
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Primary Steps Graduation 2022 Our Primary Steps Graduation ceremony took place on Saturday 28 May at Upper School. Graduate students from all our Primary Steps centres attended this celebration of their progression and achievements as young dancers. Family and friends joined the students to celebrate their completion of the programme. It was a wonderful way
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Queen Elizabeth and her history at White Lodge This year Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee commemorating 70 years as monarch. The Queen and the Royal Family have strong connections and an extensive history with the School, particularly with our White Lodge building. A first home The Queen’s parents, Albert, Duke of
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