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As a dance psychology specialist, Imogen Aujla provides psychological coaching, education, and resources to individuals and organisations. She is extremely passionate about making psychology more accessible to dancers, using her research and applied training to enhance dancers’ mental health and wellbeing. 

Join Imogen at the Raw Talent Summit for:
- a parent and teacher specific lecture surrounding the psychology of your dancer(s)
- a dancer specific practical workshop focusing on the tools to support wellbeing and optimise performance

See you at the Summit | Royal Academy of Dance | 24/10/26 💌

Many dancers wait until audition season to work intensely, but often the most successful dancers start months before.

Summer offers something that is often impossible during term time: uninterrupted space to improve.

Whether it’s refining technique, strengthening weaknesses, improving artistry, or developing greater confidence, a focused period of one-to-one coaching can create significant progress before the demands of the new academic year begin.

Many of our regular students use the summer months as a period of concentrated development, arriving in September stronger, more confident and better prepared for a successful year ahead.

Private coaching with José Martín Trujillo is available throughout the summer 🌞
Get in touch: [email protected]

Every professional dancer begins somewhere - at a school, in a studio, with a teacher, with a dream.

This October, Alexander Campbell shares the pathway that led him from student life to becoming a Principal Artist of The Royal Ballet and now Artistic Director at the Royal Academy of Dance.

Because understanding the journey matters just as much as reaching the destination.

See you at the Summit | Royal Academy of Dance | 24/10/26 💌

Two artists. Two extensive careers. One honest conversation.

Join José Martín Trujillo as he sits down with Alexander Campbell for a special live interview at the Raw Talent Summit.

Together, they will explore:
— the journey from student to professional
— the pressure of elite training
— life inside major ballet companies
— leadership, longevity, and artistic growth

A conversation for anyone seeking clarity about their classical pathway.

See you at the Summit | Royal Academy of Dance | 24/10/26 💌

October is audition season.
The pressure, the preparation, the questions — this is the moment dancers begin shaping their future.

The Raw Talent Summit offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from school directors, company leaders, and wellbeing professionals about what truly matters in today’s ballet world.

For dancers — learn what schools and companies are really looking for, and how to prepare both physically and mentally.

For parents and teachers — gain the insight needed to support young dancers through one of the most demanding and important stages of training.

“In an industry full of conflicting advice, José brought clarity.”

- Parent of a Raw Talent student 🖤

For a day dedicated to clarity, education and the future of classical training, there could be no home more fitting than the Royal Academy of Dance.

A place woven into the history of dance education opening its doors to honest conversations, expert insight, and the next generation of dancers, parents and teachers.

On Saturday 24th October 2026, we will gather at the London Headquarters for the Raw Talent Summit 💌

Ticket link is available in our bio, story highlight, or through the Raw Talent Website.

The who, what, when, where, why of the Raw Talent Summit - see you there 💌

Don’t miss out on our earlybird ticket offer! Link is in our bio, story highlight, and on our website too.

Last Chance to Apply — Closes Friday

Our Dancer Development Portfolio gives dancers and parents a clear picture of:

✓ where they are technically
✓ what needs attention now
✓ how to work safely and productively over the coming months

If your dancer is preparing for auditions, intensives or stepping into a new level, the DDP offers calm, informed direction from an expert eye.

📅 Deadline: This Friday
📥 Apply via link in bio

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