The Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance 2024 Each year, our Upper School 2nd Year students are invited to perform a solo of their choice, prepared on their own and without any coaching, for the Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance. The annual event took place on Thursday 21 November, in front of an audience […]
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The Royal Ballet School’s Christmas gift guide 2024 The holiday season is almost upon us! If you’ve not started your Christmas shopping yet, our gift guide is the perfect place to start. We love this time of year and have plenty of fabulous gift ideas for you and your loved ones to help make your
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REDs Awareness Week: two case studies from the School As part of REDs Awareness Week, we are sharing two powerful case studies that highlight the real-life impact of this condition on our students. Through the experiences of two dancers at different stages in their training, these stories underscore the importance of early detection, multidisciplinary support,
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REDs Awareness Week: the impact on performance and mental health  During our first-ever REDs Awareness Week at The Royal Ballet School, we are shining a spotlight on the significant physical and mental impact of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Through the insights and experiences of Jessica Clarke, our Artistic Manager and Christian Uitzinger, our
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) From 18 to 22 November, The Royal Ballet School is spotlighting Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) to raise awareness and support our students’ health and well-being. With 67% of athletes at risk of REDs, we understand the importance of preparing our dancers for success and equipping them with the
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Our Diploma of Dance Teaching 2024 graduates On 10 November, we celebrated the achievements of our 2024 Diploma of Dance Teaching graduates. Completing a rigorous two-year course, this dedicated cohort of 13 have developed the expertise to teach classical ballet at vocational and pre-vocational levels to the highest standard, embodying the values of The Royal
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Every student at The Royal Ballet School embarks on a unique journey, one that may lead to joining a company or inspire a new path entirely. Our mission is to nurture these young individuals into well-rounded artists.Â
Iain Mackay, our new Artistic Director, embodies this journey in a remarkable way. From being the only boy in his ballet classes as a child in Scotland to training at the Upper School in London, Iain’s path has come full circle as he returns to the School with a commitment to guiding the next generation of dancers. Recently, he spoke with our Upper School students during a Creative Artist Talk, answering their questions about his time at the School, his career, and his vision as Artistic Director.
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Our Academic and Pastoral staff at The Royal Ballet School are dedicated to student well-being, continuously learning and implementing new tools and approaches to empower and support students holistically.
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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. Â
We caught up with two of our teachers from the Intensive, Leanne Cope and Sabina Westcombe, to get their reflections.
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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.Â
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