Finding euphoria in performing and teaching – in conversation with Diploma graduate, Amber Doyle From dance, opera and acting to commercials, music videos and film, Amber Doyle has had a colourful career. In October 2022, she added another qualification to her growing list of skills spanning almost every arts discipline, graduating with a Diploma of […]
A Creative Artist Talk with Lady Anya Sainsbury Lady Anya Sainsbury of Preston Candover, CBE, holds a significant place in the heart of The Royal Ballet School. Together with her late husband John, Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG, their unwavering support has been instrumental in the success of the School and the broader success
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A chat with Principal dancer and alumnus, Brandon Lawrence After a successful 12-years with Birmingham Royal Ballet, alumnus Brandon Lawrence bids farewell to the Company as he leaves to join Ballett Zürich in Cathy Marston’s first season as Director. Brandon attended the School from 2006 to 2011. In 2008 he received the Royal Academy of
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Alumni promotions 2023/24 It never ceases to make us proud to hear of our alumni’s wonderful achievements. We were delighted to hear that many of our alumni have received promotions in The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Northern Ballet for the 2023/24 season. The Royal Ballet Mica Bradbury, Hannah Grennell, Joonhyuk
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In conversation with Ashley Killar Ashley Killar attended the School from 1954-1962. He began his professional career with John Cranko at Stuttgart Ballet, before becoming a founding member of Scottish Ballet and a Soloist with Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet. Post performing career, Ashley worked as a Ballet Master and later became the Artistic Director of
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50 years of John Neumeier at Hamburg Ballet Last week four Upper School students were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform as part of the renowned John Neumeier’s 50th anniversary season at the Hamburg Ballet. Our students, accompanied by Artistic Director & CEO Christopher Powney and Ballet Teacher Paul Lewis, travelled to Hamburg to perform
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Honours for our alumni in King’s Birthday Honours Congratulations to our alumni Christopher Hampson and Russell Maliphant for receiving honours on the King’s Birthday Honours list for 2023. This is a wonderful acknowledgement of their services to dance and we were pleased to see the dance sector represented across the list. Christopher Hampson began training
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National Dance Awards 2023 The National Dance Awards 2023 took place on Tuesday 5 June, and we were proud to see many of our alumni nominated. Held at the Coronet Theatre, the ceremony was presented by Mariana Gomes, former dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, and José Alves, former Ballet Black dancer. The Critic’s Circle Organised every
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Daring to be different – A Creative Artist Talk with Kim Gavin Lauded as one of the UK’s leading Creative Directors, known for his creative vision and choreography, the artistic force that is Kim Gavin is no stranger to the stage. Kim started his journey to success in the halls of White Lodge, before landing
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Being brave, curious, and open – Leanne Benjamin gives a Creative Artist Talk at White Lodge Last week Leanne Benjamin came to White Lodge to deliver a Creative Artist Talk. Two of our Year 11 students Margarita Pigorini and Denis Teixeira interviewed Leanne in front of a rapt audience of staff and students. It was
