Alumnus Christopher Wheeldon wins Tony Award for Best Choreography

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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Dancer valentino zuccheti kneels between two female dancers, with 6 male dancers standing behind them

Jun 14 2022

Alumni winners at National Dance Awards 2022

Alumni news

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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Students at a barbeque celebrating the queen's platinum jubilee

Jun 10 2022

Jubilee celebrations

School life

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 at the platinum party at the palace

Jun 8 2022

Our students perform at Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert

Alumni news, Performances and events

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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Jun 6 2022

Promotions for our alumni at English National Ballet

Alumni news

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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Jun 1 2022

The Queen’s patronage of the School

School life

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 student perform on the stage

May 31 2022

Primary Steps Graduation 2022

Community and outreach, Performances and events, Primary Steps news

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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Postcard featuring a photograph of the duke and duchess of york with their eldest daughter, princess elizabeth, aged about two. Photo: marcus adams. The royal ballet school special collections.

May 26 2022

Queen Elizabeth and her history at White Lodge

School life

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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A group of young students stand in two rows, singing

May 25 2022

Arts Showcase 2022

Performances and events, School life

Arts Showcase 2022 On Sunday 22 May, White Lodge students held their annual Arts Showcase. It was wonderful to see the return of this showcase, as the past two years’ performances have been sadly cancelled due to COVID. Friends, family, staff and supporters were invited to attend and it was a wonderful opportunity for our

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Students at a bake sale standing in front of a table of cakes

May 24 2022

Students raise money for the Name a Guide Dog Puppy Fundraising Challenge

School life

Students raise money for the Name a Guide Dog Puppy Fundraising Challenge Our White Lodge students have been raising money over the past few months for Guide Dogs, a charity that provides life-changing support, skills and dogs to people living with sight loss in the UK. The students’ target was to raise £2500 through both

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