Famous statue of Dame Margot Fonteyn at White Lodge is restored to former glory

Famous statue of Dame Margot Fonteyn at White Lodge is restored to former glory To celebrate the centenary of her birth, Maurice Lambert’s statue of Margot Fonteyn at White Lodge has been restored by specialists Hammond & Hammond. Hammond & Hammond carefully restored Margot’s bodice, tutu, eyelashes and the plinth which she stands on. The […]

Famous statue of Dame Margot Fonteyn at White Lodge is restored to former glory Read More »

May 16 2019

Out of step: the need for change in ballet teacher training

School life

Out of step: the need for change in ballet teacher training A thinkpiece by Karen Berry, Teacher Training Manager at The Royal Ballet School ‘If Ballet is to survive as an art form, we need more truth seekers and less tight washers’ – Darryl Jaffray (Director of Education and Access, Royal Opera House, 1987–2006),

Out of step: the need for change in ballet teacher training Read More »

May 14 2019

Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer Performance 2019

Performances and events

Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer Performance 2019 On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 May, eight 2nd Year students presented their choreographic creations as part of the Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer programme. The choreographers had been preparing their work alongside their mentors; Mikaela Polley, Andrew McNicol and Patricia Okenwa with the choreographic supervision of Kate Flatt and

Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer Performance 2019 Read More »

May 3 2019

Actor Eddie Redmayne visits the School

Creative Artist Talks, School life

Actor Eddie Redmayne visits the School Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne visited Upper School recently to talk to students about his career as part of our Creative Artist programme. Students Liam Boswell and Brigid Walker interviewed him in front of an audience of students and staff. Eddie explained how he got into acting through his love

Actor Eddie Redmayne visits the School Read More »

May 2 2019

Your gift, their future: our new legacy film

Announcements, School life

Your gift, their future: our new legacy film Today we are proud to release a new film asking ‘could you consider The Royal Ballet School in your will?’ Almost 90% of our students rely on financial support to attend the School. By leaving a gift in your will to The Royal Ballet School, you can

Your gift, their future: our new legacy film Read More »

Apr 3 2019

Spring Intensives: London and Hong Kong 2019 teachers announced

Community and outreach

Teachers announced for London and Hong Kong Spring Intensives 2019 We are delighted to announce an exciting line-up of Royal Ballet School teachers and guest teachers at our 2019 Spring Intensives in London and Hong Kong. London Itziar Mendizabal Valeri Hristov Samira Saidi Liane McRae Victoria Collinson Tania Fairbairn (Character) David Leighton (Jazz) Jason Mabana

Spring Intensives: London and Hong Kong 2019 teachers announced Read More »

Apr 1 2019

Ninette de Valois Emerging Choreographer 2019

Performances and events

Ninette de Valois Emerging Choreographer 2019 On Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 March, we saw the return of the annual Ninette de Valois Emerging Choreographer, dedicated to the memory of the School’s founder. At each of the performances, 12 pieces were showcased by our White Lodge students. Each piece was performed in front of an

Ninette de Valois Emerging Choreographer 2019 Read More »

Mar 25 2019

Solos Evenings 2019

Performances and events

Solos Evenings 2019 On Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March, Upper School students performed a range of solo variations to an invited audience. These solos were pieces they had studied and prepared for their school assessments and the two Solos Evenings gave them an opportunity to showcase their work. Most of the dancers chose to

Solos Evenings 2019 Read More »

Mar 18 2019

Art and science meet in choreographic project

Performances and events, School life

Art and science meet in choreographic project On Friday 15 March 2019, 1st Year students showed an audience of guests their work from a recent choreographic project. Students had been working in duets and trios with Choreographic Course Coordinator Kate Flatt, Improvisation Tutor Elisabetta d’Aloia and Violinist Anna Phoebe. Anna Phoebe provided students with music

Art and science meet in choreographic project Read More »

Mar 8 2019

New healthcare film launched

Announcements, Healthcare

New healthcare film launched We are proud to launch a new film celebrating our state-of-the-art Healthy Dancer Programme. We believe investment in the long-term healthcare of our students is crucial, and the film shows what our incredible on-site team does to keep our students in the best physical and mental condition possible. As well as

New healthcare film launched Read More »

Start typing and press enter to search