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.

Our regional teacher observation classes allow you to observe the School’s Associate Teachers nurturing young dancers who are interested in auditioning for The Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme.

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.

Course structure

Associate Insight classes: 1 hour class, followed by a 15 minute Q&A

Intensive courses: approx 9.00-16.30 depending on location

Fees

Associate Insights: £26 per Teacher

Intensive courses: £130 per day

Eligibility

We welcome all 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.

Bookings

Teacher Observation at Junior Associate Insight classes open 7 September 2026.

View below for upcoming workshops.

Teacher Observation at Intensive Courses have now closed.

View below for upcoming workshops.

Upcoming workshops

Teacher Observation at Junior Associate Insight classes

London

Wednesday 28 October 2026

The Royal Ballet School Upper School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden Wc2E 9DA

Bookings open: 7 September 2026

Teacher Observation at Intensive Courses

No upcoming dates, please check back later.

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: [email protected].