Impressive line-up of current and former ballet stars teach Summer Programme 2017 Our Summer Programme has always been an exciting opportunity for young dancers to experience the highest levels of coaching from a wide variety of renowned teachers. This year is no exception: students are fortunate to be working with an all-star line up of […]

Graduation 2017 On Sunday 9 July 2017, students from The Royal Ballet School performed in their final performance of the year at the Royal Opera House to a sold-out auditorium. Friends, family, staff, supporters and members of the public gathered to see the students dance in a rich programme that blended classical repertoire with more

Yasmine Naghdi promoted to Principal of The Royal Ballet Congratulations to Royal Ballet School alumna, Yasmine Naghdi, who has been promoted to Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. Yasmine started the school at White Lodge in 2003 and progressed to the Upper School in 2008. During her time at the school Yasmine was selected to

Prize-giving ceremonies 2017 On Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 July 2017, students of our Upper School and White Lodge gathered with teachers and staff for our annual prize-giving ceremonies. At Upper School, students received prizes for academic achievement across the curriculum as well as prizes for demonstrating their community spirit. We were also joined by

Delia Mathews promoted to Principal of Birmingham Royal Ballet Birmingham Royal Ballet have announced that Royal Ballet School alumna, Delia Mathews, has been promoted from First Soloist to Principal. Delia graduated from The Royal Ballet School in 2008, notably winning the Dame Ninette de Valois Award for the most outstanding graduate. She then joined Birmingham

Year 11 Celebration Day 2017 On Friday 23 June 2017, parents, family and friends gathered at White Lodge to celebrate the many wonderful achievements of our Year 11 students. The day started with performances from the students showcasing a breadth of dances from Here We Come, choreographed by Erik Bruhn, to Romeo & Juliet –

Summer Fair 2017 On Saturday 17 June 2017, we held our Summer Fair and Open Day at White Lodge, Richmond Park and entertained thousands of visitors to the school. We were honoured to welcome back alumna and Royal Ballet Principle Dancer, Marianela Nunez, who opened the fair this year along with Director of The Royal

On Sunday 11 June, an audience of students, staff and parents gathered in the Margot Fonteyn Theatre at White Lodge to watch students from Years 7 to 11, perform in the annual Summer Concert. These impressive performances proved the breadth of their ability and talents that reach far beyond the ballet studio. Students performed solos, played