This October, we hosted our annual Autumn Intensive, welcoming young dancers for a one-day immersive experience exploring the art of performance and dynamics, and stagecraft using repertoire from Giselle.
We caught up with two of our teachers from the Intensive, Leanne Cope and Sabina Westcombe, to get their reflections.
Inside our Autumn Intensive: highlights from Leanne Cope and Sabina Westcombe Read More »
We’re always looking for ways to support and inspire dance teachers, which is why we’re thrilled to host our upcoming Enlighten webinar: Postural Alignment with the Franklin Method. Dance educator Sarah Daultry will dive into a fresh approach to posture, challenging some of the common myths around ‘correct’ alignment and helping teachers explore new ways to guide their students.
Reimagining posture in ballet: Sarah Daultry on The Franklin Method® Read More »
Members of our Training & Access Team have been sharing their expertise with dance educators worldwide, most recently hosting our Inspire teacher training seminars in Melbourne, Australia.
Highlights from The Royal Ballet School’s first Inspire Intensive in Australia Read More »
Kate Church attended the School from 1989-1996 before dancing with various ballet companies, including London City Ballet. She later earned a History of Art degree, worked as a print journalist, and transitioned into film and television, where she now works as a freelance producer and director specialising in arts documentaries.
Alumni spotlight: Kate Church Read More »
We are excited to announce that Kevin Emerton, dancer of The Royal Ballet and alumnus of the School, will join The Royal Ballet School in January as Pre-professional Year Ballet Teacher.
Royal Ballet dancer Kevin Emerton announced as Pre-professional Year ballet teacher Read More »
This year, we welcomed Adam Keppel as our new Wardrobe Supervisor. Adam plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience at The Royal Ballet School, from collaborating on student choreography costumes to managing the intricate preparations for our year-end performances.
Behind the scenes with Adam Keppel, Wardrobe Supervisor Read More »
At The Royal Ballet School, we believe every child should have access to the arts. That’s why we created our Primary Steps programme. With support from the Department for Education, we offer a joyful introduction to dance to students across the UK who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Each year, we stage demonstrations and workshops at our partner primary schools, inviting students to participate and discover the magic of ballet.
Inspiring young dancers through our Primary Steps programme Read More »
Since its inception in 1948, The Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme has been dedicated to nurturing and inspiring pre-vocational students.
Inside our Associate Programme: Mbayang and Jude share their experiences Read More »
Today we celebrated World Mental Health Day at the School. The day focused on the theme of mental health in the workplace and provided both students and staff with opportunities to reflect on their mental health and emotional states in a creative and engaging way.
Celebrating World Mental Health Day 2024 Read More »
In 2023, our graduating students achieved remarkable success, with all 24 receiving contracts. After completing their first year in professional roles at companies worldwide, we reached out to some of our 2023 graduates to celebrate their accomplishments.
Our 2023 graduates: where are they now? Read More »
