Celebrating 10 years of Christopher Powney’s artistic directorship  On 19 September, staff, supporters, and friends gathered at The Royal Ballet School to celebrate the remarkable tenure of Christopher Powney, who served as Artistic Director of the School from 2014 to 2024. The event paid tribute to his decade of visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and passion […]

The Royal Ballet School’s guide to audition preparation With applications now open for our next cohort of students, we’re excited to welcome aspiring dancers to showcase their passion and potential for classical ballet.  Auditions can often feel daunting and nerve-wracking, but they’re also a wonderful opportunity to showcase your love for ballet to an audience

Natasha Kaplinsky OBE announced as Chair of The Royal Ballet School We are delighted to announce broadcaster and journalist Natasha Kaplinsky OBE will become Chair of The Royal Ballet School on 1 October 2024. She will succeed Anna Birkett, who has served as Interim Chairman since January 2024. Previously, the role was held by Christopher

Nicola Gaines (1955 – 2024) The Royal Ballet School is deeply saddened to hear that Nicola Gaines, an Associate Teacher at the School and renowned expert in Early Dance, has died. Nicola Gaines was a luminary in the field of historical dance whose contributions have left an immense mark on both students and colleagues. A graduate

Inside the studio: Julia Ellis on preparing for auditions and our Associate Programme Auditions to The Royal Ballet School are currently open, and there’s much to think about. Whether you’re considering auditioning for full-time training or our Associate Programme, auditioning can be an intimidating process. At the School, we want to make your audition process

Dance teachers: what you need to know about our auditions Last week, we held two webinars for over 150 dance teachers worldwide to learn more about The Royal Ballet School’s auditions. The webinars, led by Mark Annear, Director of Training & Access, and Kim Sheard, Auditions and Admissions Manager, delved into various aspects of the