100 stories: Frederick Ashton As part of our centenary year, we are featuring 100 stories that make up The Royal Ballet School’s past, present and future. Today, we share the story of Sir Frederick Ashton OM, CH, CBE, Founder Choreographer and former Director of The Royal Ballet and founding member of the School. Frederick William Mallandaine […]
100 stories: Frederick Ashton Read More »
Welcoming two new Governors to The Royal Ballet School We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to The Royal Ballet School’s Board of Governors. Jillian Barker and Isabel Mortimer have been appointed to The Royal Ballet School’s Board, each of them bringing a wealth of experience in the arts, education and philanthropic
Welcoming two new Governors to The Royal Ballet School Read More »
Mid Associate students share what they love about the Associate Programme Applications for the School’s Mid/Senior/Advanced Associate Programmes, including UK Scholars, are now open, and our current Mid Associate students are eager to tell prospective applicants what they love about the Programme. Get to know Mid Associates Charles, Lydia, Maisie, Grace, Joshua, Katie and Anya and learn about their experiences at the London, Birmingham, Bath (now Stroud) and Manchester Associate centres. Charles – Birmingham centre I have been
Mid Associate students share what they love about the Associate Programme Read More »
Affiliate Teacher spotlight: Julia Barry Longtime Affiliate Teacher Julia Barry was awarded the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) Dance Educator Award in July, which honours an outstanding educator who meaningfully integrates dance medicine and science into their teaching practice, shaping the future of dancers and educators through informed, reflective, and evolving teaching practice. Based in Sydney,
Affiliate Teacher spotlight: Julia Barry Read More »
Year 8 student Rafferty on starring as the titular role in Billy Elliot the Musical Year 8 student Rafferty will star in Billy Elliot the Musical, which returns to the stage after 10 years this November. In February, the musical’s casting team hosted a workshop and audition at White Lodge, a featured location in the iconic story. Rafferty was interviewed in ‘The Search for Billy Elliot‘ YouTube series, showing the behind-the-scenes of the global audition process. He was one of four boys
Year 8 student Rafferty on starring as the titular role in Billy Elliot the Musical Read More »
Announcing new Enlighten teacher training webinars and clinics for 2026/27 The School’s popular Enlighten webinars are back with new content for teachers in 2026/27. Enlighten webinars follow a presentation format, with question-and-answer time at the end where the School’s Teacher Training tutors provide advice and support to participants. Teachers from all backgrounds, from students to experienced teachers and professionals in any industry related to the topic (physiotherapists,
Announcing new Enlighten teacher training webinars and clinics for 2026/27 Read More »
Alumni spotlight: Sophie Apollonia Sophie Apollonia Larson joined The Royal Ballet School at age 11 and graduated from Upper School in 2008. Since then, she has built a multidimensional career as a dancer, movement director and founder of Studio Apollonia, drawing creative inspiration from her early ballet training. She reflected on her journey with Content Marketing Executive Amy Watts. When did
Alumni spotlight: Sophie Apollonia Read More »
In review: 2026 Summer Performance at the Royal Opera House Saturday 18 July marked the final show of our 2026 Centenary Summer Performance season on the Royal Opera House main stage, following four performances of The Next Generation Festival and Graduate Showcase at the Linbury Theatre in June and five at Opera Holland Park in early July. The Royal Opera
In review: 2026 Summer Performance at the Royal Opera House Read More »
Students share their highlights performing at Opera Holland Park Our students completed a brilliant week of shows at Opera Holland Park earlier this month, braving an intense heatwave with grace and lots of ice. The centenary Summer Performance programme, curated by Artistic Director Iain Mackay to showcase heritage works and new creations, was met with rousing applause from an audience of families, faculty and supporters. These
Students share their highlights performing at Opera Holland Park Read More »
The School launch new Diploma of Classical Ballet Teaching As we celebrate our centenary, we are proud to launch the next chapter in our legacy of world-leading teacher training. For over a decade, our Diploma of Dance Teaching (DDT) has set the benchmark for excellence in classical ballet pedagogy. Now, building on that success, we are introducing the Diploma of
The School launch new Diploma of Classical Ballet Teaching Read More »
