Alumni spotlight: Jade Heusen Jade Heusen attended the School and later went on to join Birmingham Royal Ballet until 2018. Jade recently started Ballet Buddy, an initiative to provide personalised mentorship that bridges the gap between dancer, teacher, and therapist, offering a safe space for guidance, reassurance, and clarity. We spoke with Jade about her […]
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Emma Porter on her new Enlighten webinar, understanding REDs in dance At The Royal Ballet School, we are committed to spreading knowledge from across our teams, which is why we are thrilled to host our newest Enlighten webinar: understanding REDs in dance. Training and Access Healthcare Lead, Emma Porter, will give teachers background on REDs,
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Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer 2025 The Royal Ballet School’s commitment to fostering young choreographic talent was on full display at this year’s Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer performance. Held at White Lodge, the event offered an inspiring showcase of original works created by students from Years 7, 8, and 9 as part of the Ninette de
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Celebrating World Theatre Day with Production and Theatre Technician, Daniel Philipson Today is World Theatre Day, and to celebrate we sat down with our Production and Theatre Technician, Daniel Philipson, to learn about his experience in theatre and his time so far at the School. To create a production at the School involves a lot
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In conversation with Edinburgh Associate Teacher, Kelly McCole What do you hope the students learn from your teaching? I hope they feel I fully support them and encourage them to achieve anything they want to. What do students love about the programme? What have been some of your personal highlights? Lots of students love the
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Shaping dance education in Hong Kong: Irene Lo’s role as an ATAP Tutor The Royal Ballet School’s Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) continues to empower dance teachers worldwide, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of dancers. One of our dedicated ATAP Tutors, Irene Lo, brings a wealth of
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The Royal Ballet School is proud to have partnered with PEBE, a leader in performance sports bra innovation, to deliver a workshop on breast health and personal sports bra fittings for our female students. This partnership marks a significant step forward in supporting the health, comfort, and performance of our female dancers, ensuring they are equipped with expert education and guidance to support their training needs. Â
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This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Accelerate Action’ and what better way to celebrate than to highlight some of the incredible women our students study across their Classical and Contemporary Context modules? Many of these women accelerated action via their radical contributions to dance and choreography and strong viewpoints.Â
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On Sunday 2 March, The Royal Ballet School opened our doors to the public for the first time in our near 100-year history, as part of Angela Rippon’s nationwide Let’s Dance initiative. The initiative aimed to get the nation dancing, and we were thrilled to welcome people from all walks of life into our studios to experience the joy of movement firsthand, many of whom had never stepped foot in a ballet studio before.Â
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This half-term, nearly 200 young dancers across the United Kingdom participated in our Junior Associate Insight classes. These sessions offer aspiring dancers and their parents a chance to experience what it’s like to be a Junior Associate at The Royal Ballet School.Â
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