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The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is one of the world’s most celebrated centres for classical ballet training.
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The Royal Ballet School is one of the world’s greatest centres of classical ballet training, which for generations has produced dancers and choreographers of international renown including Margot Fonteyn, Anya Linden, Kenneth MacMillan, Lynn Seymour, David Wall, Antoinette Sibley, Anthony Dowell, Marguerite Porter, Stephen Jefferies, Darcey Bussell and Jonathan Cope. And now there’s a new generation making its mark on the world stage, all of whom trained at The Royal Ballet School – Lauren Cuthbertson, Steven McRae, Edward Watson and Christopher Wheeldon to name a few. Admission to the School is based purely on talent and potential, regardless of academic ability or personal circumstances and 89% of current students rely on financial support to attend the School. The School offers an eight-year carefully structured dance course, aligned with an extensive academic programme, giving the students the best possible education to equip them for a career in the world of dance. A founder-member of the Department for Education’s Music and Dance Scheme, the School also has an extensive programme of engagement with the wide community. Its Outreach Programme offers an extensive Associate Programme which provides pre-vocational training for 8-15 year olds across eight national centres: Birmingham, Bristol, Eastleigh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Totnes, and its Intensive Courses welcome students from every corner of the globe. Former professional dancers can pursue a comprehensive teacher training course, enabling them to re-enter the dance world as professional teachers.

💫 Last chance to book the Junior Associate Insight Day at our Covent Garden studios this autumn 💫Our Associate Insight c...
07/10/2026

💫 Last chance to book the Junior Associate Insight Day at our Covent Garden studios this autumn 💫

Our Associate Insight classes offer a taster of what students and parents can expect from our regional Associate Programme.

Students will enjoy a one hour Associate-style class observed by parents followed by a 15 minute Q&A for dancers and parents.

This class prepares prospective students for the application process in February, fosters friendships and informs parents on the structure and benefits of our Associate Programme.

🗓️ 28 October
📍 Upper School, London
🩰 For young dancers aged 8-10

Book here: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/associate-programme/associate-insight-days/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_SEP_ALL_ASSOCIATE_JUNIOR&utm_term=JA-insight-class-London&utm_content=image

✨ It’s almost time for A Centenary Celebration at the Royal Ballet And Opera honouring 100 years of The Royal Ballet Sch...
06/10/2026

✨ It’s almost time for A Centenary Celebration at the Royal Ballet And Opera honouring 100 years of The Royal Ballet School ✨

We’re excited for our students to perform alongside dancers of The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet in this special programme:
⭐️ Ninette de Valois’ Checkmate
⭐️ Frederick Ashton’s A Birthday Offering
⭐️ Wayne McGregor’s Nimbus
⭐️ Excerpts from The McRae/Vassilev Project, David Bintley’s Still Life at the Penguin Cafe and Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon and Winter Dreams
⭐️ New works by Christopher Wheeldon and Cathy Marston
⭐️ A special finale featuring students and dancers from both Companies created by Valentino Zucchetti.

🗓️ 8 and 10 October 2026
📍 The Royal Opera House

Book tickets: https://www.rbo.org.uk/production/a-centenary-celebration-the-royal-ballet-school

05/10/2026

🌍 On we’re highlighting the work of the School’s Coach to Pre-professional Year students, Zenaida Yanowsky 🌍

Former Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, Zenaida Yanowsky, tells us about her role at the School and what she enjoys about teaching our students in their final year. As you will see in this video, her warmth and passion for helping the students discover their artistry are palpable.

Here’s to all the incredible teachers at the School across departments and programmes, The Royal Ballet School wouldn’t be what it is without you!

💡💻 Dance teachers, develop your CPD portfolio from anywhere in the world with our Enlighten Webinars 💻💡2026 Enlighten we...
04/10/2026

💡💻 Dance teachers, develop your CPD portfolio from anywhere in the world with our Enlighten Webinars 💻💡

2026 Enlighten webinars:
💡 Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency (RED-S) in dance
💡 Best practices for feedback and physical correction

2027 Enlighten webinars:
💡 Creative practice: enhancing children’s dance training
💡Supporting SEN(D) students

We’re also hosting clinics offering you the unique opportunity to bring your questions, challenges and experiences to discussions. These sessions are designed as an open forum where you can engage directly with specialist presenters.

Find out more and book: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/dance-teacher-training/enlighten/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_AUG_ALL_TEACHER_TRAINING&utm_term=Enlighten-inspire-open&utm_content=image

04/10/2026

🍁🍂 Join us in Manchester and London to experience the School’s unique System of Training at our one-day Autumn Intensives designed for young dancers of all levels 🍁🍂

Dancers aged 8-15 can choose to explore the repertoire of Giselle or focus on improving their musicality and dynamics.

📆 25 and 26 October
🚨 Booking closes 12 October.

Book today: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/intensive-courses/autumn-intensives/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_SEP_ALL_IC_AUTUMN&utm_term=Aut-Int-second-post&utm_content=photo

✨ Get a rare glimpse of our students in training with a tour of our Upper School by Royal Ballet And Opera. The next tou...
02/10/2026

✨ Get a rare glimpse of our students in training with a tour of our Upper School by Royal Ballet And Opera. The next tours take place on 6 October. ✨

Learn about our 100-year-legacy whilst gaining an understanding of what it’s like to be a student at the School today. Don’t miss the opportunity to see inside the School.

Book the Beyond the Bridge tour: https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/royal-ballet-school-tour-dates?page=1

🎉 Applications are now open for our 2027 Intensive Courses in London, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Singapore 🎉With a mix o...
02/10/2026

🎉 Applications are now open for our 2027 Intensive Courses in London, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Singapore 🎉

With a mix of selective and non-selective programmes, our Intensive Courses offer a unique opportunity for aspiring dancers to experience our world-class System of Training with expert Artistic staff and guest teachers.

Students will develop their skills and explore their love for dance with others who share their passion in a supportive, inspiring environment.

Find out more: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/intensive-courses/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_OCT_ALL_IC&utm_term=Intensive-course-open&utm_content=image

30/09/2026

✨ What's it like to be a Mid Associate at The Royal Ballet School? We spoke to two of our Associate students who train at our Edinburgh centre about their experience of the Programme. ✨

Applications are currently open to audition for our full-time training, UK Scholars and Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate programmes.

Our Associate Programme allows young dancers the opportunity to access our System of Training close to home on the weekends in our regional centres or online. Find out more: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/associate-programme/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_OCT_ALL_AUDITIONS&utm_term=MA-focus&utm_content=video

🇯🇵 Train with The Royal Ballet School in Japan 🇯🇵Experience the School’s System of Training in Tokyo at our Intensive Co...
29/09/2026

🇯🇵 Train with The Royal Ballet School in Japan 🇯🇵

Experience the School’s System of Training in Tokyo at our Intensive Course for young dancers aged 8 to 19.

Students will participate in a range of classes, including classical ballet technique, pointe work, solos, repertoire, creative exploration and stagecraft, designed to improve their technique, artistry and performance skills.

Don’t miss the chance to train with the School’s expert Artistic staff close to home. Find out more: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/intensive-courses/japan-intensive/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_SEP_ALL_IC_JAPAN&utm_term=Japan-open&utm_content=image

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46 Floral Street
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WC2E9

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Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 6:30pm

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