100 stories: Rachel de Thame 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 Rachel de Thame, alum, horticulturalist, and presenter of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World. In addition to her appearances on Gardeners’ World, Rachel is […]
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100 stories: Denilson Almeida 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 Denilson Almeida, alum and First Artist of The Royal Ballet. Denilson Almeida was born in Brazil and began his training at the Petite Danse
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A day in the life of a full-time student at The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is a full-time vocational boarding school where students from around the world come to train. With audition applications opening each autumn for our White Lodge and Upper School programmes, prospective students often wonder what a day in
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 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 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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