Iain Mackay appointed as Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Mackay as its next Artistic Director following an extensive international search. Educated at The Royal Ballet School’s Upper School, on graduating, Iain Mackay joined Birmingham Royal Ballet, under the direction of Sir David […]

Primary Steps Graduation 2024  On 25 May, we held the annual graduation for our Primary Steps programme.    Primary Steps, established in 2005, is a national junior school programme that engages students in Years 3-6 in a positive introduction to ballet and initial creative ballet training. Through national partnerships, the programme aims to increase access to

‘This is the beginning of your path’ – dance for primary schools For the past 15 months, Mr Smit, PE Lead at Holy Trinity CE Primary School Gravesend, has been immersing his students in the magic of creative dance and movement. Thanks to Primary Steps on Demand – The Royal Ballet School’s online dance programme

The Royal Ballet School appoints new CEO The Royal Ballet School has appointed Patrick Harrison as its first full-time Chief Executive Officer.  Joining the School from English National Ballet, Patrick will oversee the organisation’s continued evolution as it approaches its historic centenary in 2026. He will join The Royal Ballet School later this year. The decision

Behind Frederick Ashton’s La Valse with Samara Downs Upper School students will perform Frederick Ashton’s captivating La Valse in our upcoming 2024 Summer Performances at Opera Holland Park and the Royal Opera House. Set in 19th-century Imperial Vienna to Maurice Ravel’s powerful score, La Valse features a large cast of dancers in ball gowns and

His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is delighted to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to be the Patron of the School. This follows the review of Royal Patronages conducted by the Royal Household and is announced to mark one year since