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Affiliate Teacher spotlight: Julia Barry

Announcements, Teacher training

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, […]

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Year 8 student rafferty on starring as the titular role in billy elliot the musical 

Year 8 student Rafferty on starring as the titular role in Billy Elliot the Musical 

Announcements, School life

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

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Announcing new enlighten teacher training webinars and clinics for 2026/27 

Announcing new Enlighten teacher training webinars and clinics for 2026/27 

Teacher training

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,

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Alumni spotlight: sophie apollonia 

Alumni spotlight: Sophie Apollonia 

Alumni news

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

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In review: 2026 summer performance at the royal opera house 

In review: 2026 Summer Performance at the Royal Opera House 

Performances and events, Centenary, Summer Performances

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

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A female dancer in a light pink leotard and matching short skirt piques on her left leg with her right leg back in arabesque croise. Her arms fling out, her right arm up and her left to the side, and she smiles brightly towards the audience. A young male dancer lunges towards her, his left leg bent in the front and downstage with his right leg extended in tendu back. His arms mirror hers, and he smiles towards her. The backdrop is illuminated with vibrant purple light.

Students share their highlights performing at Opera Holland Park 

School life, Performances and events, Summer Performances

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

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Diploma of classical ballet teaching

The School launch new Diploma of Classical Ballet Teaching

Announcements, Teacher training

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

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Class of 2026. Photographed by henry curtis.

Graduation 2026

Announcements, School life

Graduation 2026 On Saturday 18 July, following their final performance at The Royal Opera House as students of The Royal Ballet School, our Pre-professional students and 100th cohort of graduates 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 the culmination of their training at the School. The

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100 stories: princess margaret

100 stories: Princess Margaret

Centenary, Alumni news

100 stories: Princess Margaret 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 Princess Margaret, President of The Royal Ballet School from 1956-2002.    HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon was born on 21 August 1930, the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, and sister to Her

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Year 11 students stand in a group on the stairs of white lodge in multicoloured gowns and suits.

End-of-year celebrations and prize-giving ceremonies 2026

Announcements

End-of-year celebrations and prize-giving ceremonies 2026 As another academic year comes to a close, we celebrate our White Lodge and Upper School students’ extraordinary achievements over the past year at The Royal Ballet School.  Year 11 Celebration  Friday 26 June marked one of the highlights of the School calendar for our White Lodge Year 11 students: their graduation from

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