White lodge summer intensive students smiling with their teacher in class

Our 2024 Summer Intensive, from a student perspective  

Our 2024 Summer Intensive, from a student perspective   Over the past five weeks, from July 9 to August 9, the School has hosted aspiring young dancers from around the globe at our White Lodge and Upper School studios for this year’s Summer Intensive.  The Summer Intensive is designed to introduce dancers to The Royal Ballet […]

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10 ways to maintain your dance practice over the summer holidays 

10 ways to maintain your dance practice over the summer holidays 

10 ways to maintain your dance practice over the summer holidays  After the summer holidays, we might feel anxious about getting back into the dance studio and wonder if we’re ready to return. By incorporating healthy habits to maintain our dance practice during the holidays, we can stay on track and improve our skills while

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New chapters in amsterdam and london: q&a with graduates joseph, rebecca, and emile on their next steps 

New chapters in Amsterdam and London: Q&A with graduates Joseph, Rebecca, and Emile on their next steps 

New chapters in Amsterdam and London: Q&A with graduates Joseph, Rebecca, and Emile on their next steps  In 2024, 24 graduates of The Royal Ballet School will join leading ballet companies worldwide, fulfilling their long-awaited dreams of becoming professional dancers.  Following their final bows as students on the Royal Opera House stage, our graduates will

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In conversation with ashley page and gemma bond: insights on their summer performance pieces

In conversation with Ashley Page and Gemma Bond: insights on their Summer Performance pieces

In conversation with Ashley Page and Gemma Bond: insights on their Summer Performance pieces This year at our annual Summer Performances, we were delighted to welcome alumni and renowned choreographers Ashley Page and Gemma Bond to work with students on two new creations. We spoke to them about their work and the creation process. Ashley

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In review: the royal ballet school’s 2024 summer performances

In review: The Royal Ballet School’s 2024 Summer Performances

In review: The Royal Ballet School’s 2024 Summer Performances Saturday 6 July marked the final show of our 2024 Summer Performance season on the Royal Opera House main stage, following two stellar performances at the Royal Opera House and five at Opera Holland Park. Each year, our students exceed expectations, bringing energy, passion and immense

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Changes to the royal ballet school’s auditions

Changes to The Royal Ballet School’s auditions

Changes to The Royal Ballet School’s auditions The Royal Ballet School will open applications for full-time and Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate training programmes on Tuesday 3 September. Following a review of the audition process, there will be some changes to The Royal Ballet School’s audition applications for the 2025/26 academic year. As one of

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The royal ballet school announces special project in collaboration with the australian ballet school

The Royal Ballet School announces special project in collaboration with The Australian Ballet School

The Royal Ballet School announces special project in collaboration with The Australian Ballet School We’re thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with The Australian Ballet School to bring The Royal Ballet School’s renowned dance teacher training to Australia later this year. From 29 September to 3 October 2024, The Royal Ballet School will deliver Inspire,

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A photo of gretchen ward warren's book, the art of teaching ballet, next to a photo of herself.

In conversation with Gretchen Ward Warren – what makes a good ballet teacher?

In conversation with Gretchen Ward Warren – what makes a good ballet teacher? We were thrilled to welcome Gretchen Ward Warren, an esteemed alumna and renowned ballet expert, to speak to our Diploma of Dance Teaching students. The author of two iconic ballet books with a new one just released, she shared her rich history

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New chapters in prague and zürich: q&a with graduates javier, jana and maia rose on their next steps

New chapters in Prague and Zürich: Q&A with graduates Javier, Jana and Maia Rose on their next steps

New chapters in Prague and Zürich: Q&A with graduates Javier, Jana and Maia Rose on their next steps In 2024, 24 graduates of The Royal Ballet School will join leading ballet companies worldwide, fulfilling their long-awaited dreams of becoming professional dancers. Following their final bows as students on the Royal Opera House stage, our graduates

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All of our 2024 pre-professional students at their graduation in the linden studio theatre

Graduation 2024

Graduation 2024 Just after finishing their final performance at the Royal Opera House as students of The Royal Ballet School, our Pre-professional students met their loved ones outside the stage door before heading into the Linden Studio Theatre for their graduation ceremony. Surrounded by family, friends, and teachers, the students celebrated their remarkable achievements and

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