We are always excited to welcome inspiring guests to our Creative Artist Talk series, offering our students the chance to learn from those who have carved out successful careers both within and beyond ballet.
Creative Artist Talk: Tyrone Singleton Read More »
At the School, we are proud to nurture our young people into artists—whether they go on to join a company and continue to dance, or forge their own path outside of ballet, we hope that we’ve equipped them with the tools to be confident and determined in whatever they do. Â
Alumni spotlight: Rex Wheeler Read More »
On Thursday 30 January, we welcomed some of our most dedicated supporters to the Chair’s Circle. This was a particularly special occasion as it marked the first official event for our new Chair, Natasha Kaplinsky, who shared her excitement of joining at this pivotal moment in the School’s history as we approach our 100-year anniversary.Â
Chair’s Circle 2025 Read More »
At Hedgewood SEN Primary School, dance is more than just movement—it’s a powerful tool for engagement, learning, and connection. We spoke to Cosme Monmeneu, Teacher & Music Lead, for Children’s Mental Health Week about how he uses The Royal Ballet School’s Primary Steps on Demand programme to support his students and why dance is so important for children with special educational needs (SEN). Â
Making movement meaningful: how Primary Steps on Demand engages SEN students Read More »
Karen Berry on maximising your dance school’s potential  Running a dance school is no small feat—it takes creativity, resilience, and a sharp business sense. That’s why we’re thrilled to host our next Enlighten webinar on maximising your dance school’s potential, led by Karen Berry, an educator with nearly four decades of experience. From navigating challenges
Karen Berry on maximising your dance school’s potential  Read More »
Our Career Advisory Programme at the School: celebrating International Mentoring Day Today, in celebration of International Mentoring Day, we spoke with Andy Granville, Senior Teacher at Upper School and Head of the Degree Programme, about the Career Advisory Programme designed to support our students. Over the past year, the programme has undergone significant enhancements, and
Our Career Advisory Programme at the School: celebrating International Mentoring Day Read More »
Celebrating International Choreographers’ Day At The Royal Ballet School, the art of choreography has always been integral to our mission. From the very beginning, we have strived to not only cultivate exceptional dancers but also to foster the creative voices of those who will go on to shape the future of dance. As we celebrate
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Each holiday season, The Nutcracker brings timeless magic to stages worldwide, and for students of The Royal Ballet School, it offers an extraordinary opportunity to work alongside professionals they look up to. This year, our Upper School had the privilege of joining Birmingham Royal Ballet and English National Ballet in their productions.Â
The Nutcracker from our student’s perspective Read More »
The School has a long history of nurturing the next generation of choreographers, and our annual Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer event is one example of this. The performances was held last week at White Lodge, where ten students from Year 10 and 11 presented a new piece of choreography, created by them, to a captivated audience of supporters, staff, students, and a panel of industry judges.Â
2024 Kenneth MacMillan Emerging Choreographer  Read More »
Thomas Forster joined Upper School in 2002 and graduated into American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. We spoke with Thomas online about his time at the School, the experiences he’s had in the company and his career highlights. Â
Alumni spotlight: Thomas Forster Read More »
