Kate Church attended the School from 1989-1996 before dancing with various ballet companies, including London City Ballet. She later earned a History of Art degree, worked as a print journalist, and transitioned into film and television, where she now works as a freelance producer and director specialising in arts documentaries.Â
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This year, we welcomed Adam Keppel as our new Wardrobe Supervisor. Adam plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience at The Royal Ballet School, from collaborating on student choreography costumes to managing the intricate preparations for our year-end performances.Â
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At The Royal Ballet School, we believe every child should have access to the arts. That’s why we created our Primary Steps programme. With support from the Department for Education, we offer a joyful introduction to dance to students across the UK who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Each year, we stage demonstrations and workshops at our partner primary schools, inviting students to participate and discover the magic of ballet.Â
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Today we celebrated World Mental Health Day at the School. The day focused on the theme of mental health in the workplace and provided both students and staff with opportunities to reflect on their mental health and emotional states in a creative and engaging way.Â
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In 2023, our graduating students achieved remarkable success, with all 24 receiving contracts. After completing their first year in professional roles at companies worldwide, we reached out to some of our 2023 graduates to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Celebrating World Teachers’ Day At The Royal Ballet School, we’re excited to celebrate World Teachers’ Day by honouring the incredible teachers who inspire and support our students every day. From ballet and academic teachers to those leading our Primary Steps and online programmes, each teacher plays a vital role in shaping the future of our
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Creative Artist Talk: Gareth Haw and Anna Rose O’Sullivan We recently had the privilege of welcoming alumni Gareth Haw and Anna Rose O’Sullivan to White Lodge, where they shared their journeys and insights with our students as part of the School’s Creative Artist Talk series. Both Gareth and Anna Rose trained at the School and
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Celebrating 10 years of Christopher Powney’s artistic directorship On 19 September, staff, supporters, and friends gathered at The Royal Ballet School to celebrate the remarkable tenure of Christopher Powney, who served as Artistic Director of the School from 2014 to 2024. The event paid tribute to his decade of visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and passion
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Nicola Gaines (1955 – 2024) The Royal Ballet School is deeply saddened to hear that Nicola Gaines, an Associate Teacher at the School and renowned expert in Early Dance, has died. Nicola Gaines was a luminary in the field of historical dance whose contributions have left an immense mark on both students and colleagues. A graduate
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Inside the studio: Julia Ellis on preparing for auditions and our Associate Programme Auditions to The Royal Ballet School are currently open, and there’s much to think about. Whether you’re considering auditioning for full-time training or our Associate Programme, auditioning can be an intimidating process. At the School, we want to make your audition process
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