Teacher Observation Programme
We’re proud to offer opportunities for dance teachers to observe The Royal Ballet School Artistic staff teaching class. See some of the world’s most accomplished dance teachers at work in classes including classical ballet technique, repertoire, solos, character, pas de deux and contemporary.
The School has a longstanding commitment to excellence in dance teaching. The observation programme allows teachers to see the School’s teaching practice in action, further their knowledge and understanding, and gain fresh ideas for their practice.
The programme contributes to a teacher’s Continuing Professional Development portfolio, and we will supply a certificate of attendance to all teachers who attend.
What can I expect?
You will observe Artistic staff nurturing young dancers in The Royal Ballet School’s distinctive System of Training. This is an English style of classical ballet, rooted in tradition and passed down by successive teaching staff and guest teachers sourced from our alumni. The System of Training is based on the legacy our Founder, Ninette de Valois, inherited from her teachers: Espinosa, Cecchetti, Legat and Preobrajenska.
Eligibility
We welcome dance teachers who have a recognised teaching qualification or are studying towards one. Teachers must provide evidence of their teaching qualification or study on application.
Application
View below for upcoming workshops and sign up to our e-news to be the first to hear about future Teacher Observation days.
Upcoming events
July – August 2025
UK Summer Intensive
Week 1: 16-18 July
Week 2: 22-24 July
Week 3: 29-31 July
Week 4: 5-7 August
Week 5: 12-14 August
The Royal Ballet School
46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA
The Royal Ballet School
White Lodge, Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 5HR, UK
Closed for booking
October
Junior Associate Insight days
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Location:
Upper School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA
Booking
Booking is now closed.
Fees
£25 per teacher
January – February 2025
Junior Associate Insight days
19 January 2025
Birmingham
2 February 2025
Manchester
8 February 2025
Edinburgh
18 February 2025
Leeds
Bath
19 February 2025
London
April 2025
UK Spring Intensive
8-10 April 2025
Location
The Royal Ballet School
White Lodge, Richmond Park
Richmond, Surrey
TW10 5HR
UK
Fees
£156 per day
Booking
Booking is now closed.
Thailand Intensive
24-26 April 2025
Location
Hostbkk Arts Center
4th floor, Chandrphen Restaurant,
1030/1 Rama 4 Road,
Thung Maha Mek,
Sathon, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Fees
£156 per day
Booking
Booking is now closed.
Hong Kong Spring Intensive
18-20 April 2025
Location
Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts
Fees
£156 per day
Booking
Booking is now closed
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: [email protected].