Diploma of dance teaching students. Photographed by rachel cherry, 2023.

The School announce new teaching pathways and partnerships with RAD and ISTD

Announcements, Teacher training

The School announce new teaching pathways and partnerships with RAD and ISTD We are pleased to announce new pathways for our Diploma of Dance Teaching (DDT) students to access a direct route into our Affiliate Programme, and gain accredited teacher status with world leading dance education, training and examination boards, The Imperial Society of Teachers […]

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Mid associate students in class, photographed by henry curtis 2025

The School announce new Associate centres in England and Wales

Announcements, Latest news

The School announce new Associate centres in England and Wales We are thrilled to share that from September 2026, we will expand our national Associate Programme to offer regional training at new centres in Stroud and Cardiff.  These new locations will increase the School’s total Associate centre count to eight across the UK – alongside existing

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Royal ballet school students in mother nature: summer film.

Students shine in the Princess of Wales’ Mother Nature: Summer film 

Latest news, Performances and events, School life

Students shine in the Princess of Wales’ Mother Nature: Summer film  In early July, four of our Year 7 students were invited to feature in the Princess of Wales’ recently released Mother Nature: Summer film, the second instalment in Her Royal Highness’s seasonal film series.  Celebrating the beauty of the natural world and the importance

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Patricia linton, voices of british ballet

School alumna and former teacher Patricia Linton launches Voices of British Ballet podcast

Alumni news, Community and outreach, Latest news

School alumna and former teacher Patricia Linton launches Voices of British Ballet podcast We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of Voices of British Ballet, an oral history project founded by Royal Ballet School alumna and former teacher, Patricia Linton.  Patricia has built a remarkable collection of over 500 interviews and discussions which build a

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The evolution of ballet training: considering what’s beyond early specialisation

The evolution of ballet training: considering what’s beyond early specialisation

Healthcare, Latest news, Teacher training

The evolution of ballet training: considering what’s beyond early specialisation In this piece, Karen Berry, Head of Teacher Training at The Royal Ballet School, explores some of the thinking that has shaped our recent decision to change the entry point for full-time training. It considers a range of perspectives on early specialisation and reflects on

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In review: 2025 summer performance at the royal opera house

In review: 2025 Summer Performance at the Royal Opera House

Latest news, Performances and events, Summer Performances

In review: 2025 Summer Performance at the Royal Opera House Saturday 12 July marked the final show of our 2025 Summer Performance season on the Royal Opera House main stage, following two stellar performances at the Linbury Theatre and five at Opera Holland Park. Each year, our students exceed expectations, bringing energy, passion and immense

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Photography by ash

The School announce future changes to entry into full-time training and new UK Scholars programme

Announcements, Associate Programme, Latest news

The School announce future changes to entry into full-time training and new UK Scholars programme We are pleased to share an important change to the way Year 7 and 8 students will be trained from 2026, with the introduction of enhanced national Associate centres and a new UK Scholars programme. The change builds on our

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Overheard at opera holland park: student soundbites from backstage

Overheard at Opera Holland Park: student soundbites from backstage

Latest news, School life, Summer Performances

Overheard at Opera Holland Park: student soundbites from backstage We have now wrapped up our annual Summer Performances with our students performing a selection of new choreographies and classical works. These performances are a highlight of the school year, marking the debuts of some students and the final bows of others.  We went backstage at

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