The Royal Ballet School

🚨Dance teachers, last chance to book our insight days exploring the choreography of Sir Frederick Ashton and Sir Richard Alston on Saturday 22 August in our Covent Garden studios 🚨

Explore how repertory can inform and enrich your teaching practice by experiencing the iconic movement of these legendary choreographers through Frederick Ashton’s The Dream and Richard Alston’s Shimmer (featured in this video).

We spoke to Sir Richard Alston, choreographer and Former Artistic Director of Richard Alston Dance Company and Rambert, about his choreography style and the impact Frederick Ashton’s La fille mal gardée had on his career trajectory.

📣 This workshop will be delivered by répétiteur Pierre Tappon from The Richard Alston Foundation and Sandra Madgwick, Executive Producer of The Frederick Ashton Foundation, with répétiteurs Daniel Pratt and Samantha Raine.

🔗 Book now to attend in person or observe online: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/100-years/ashton-and-alston-teacher-insight-days/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_AUG_ALL_TEACHER_TRAINING&utm_term=AA-insight&utm_content=video

🎓 Grad stories: Sophia and Martha 🎓

Before our class of 2026 graduated from the School, we spoke to the students about their time training with us and what’s next for them as they join companies around the world.

📣 Applications are now open for our new Diploma of Classical Ballet Teaching (DCBT) beginning January 2027 📣

DCBT is a flexible, world‑class teacher training pathway shaped by 100 years of excellence.

This innovative hybrid model blends the artistry, rigour and heritage of The Royal Ballet School with flexible, modern delivery making our training more accessible than ever before while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

🗓️ Applications close 25 September.

Find out more and apply to join the first cohort:
https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/dance-teacher-training/diploma-of-classical-ballet-teaching/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_SEP_ALL_IC_VOD&utm_term=DCBT-applications-open&utm_content=video

💻 Train with us throughout summer with our online classes anytime, anywhere. 💻

✔️ Maintain your flexibility with our floor barre and Pilates classes which are perfect for smaller spaces if you’re on holiday
✔️ Work on your artistry and musicality with our expert teachers who have a wealth of performance experience from their careers on the stage
✔️ Improve your technique with our focus classes covering all elements from pirouettes to arabesque.

Purchase a class have lifetime access to it: https://ondemand.royalballetschool.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_AUG_ALL_IC_VOD&utm_term=online-classes&utm_content=video

✨ Part two: the making of A Line in Relection by Cathy Marston ✨

For our centenary Summer Performances, we welcomed Cathy Marston (alum, choreographer and Director of Ballett Zürich) back to the School to choreograph a new work on our 2nd Year students.

Inspired by the journey our students take through the School and her experiences as a choreographer, Cathy created a piece incorporating Baroness Deborah Bull (alum and former Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet) who made her return to the stage for these special performances.

🎓 Grad stories: Elliott and Sophie 🎓

Before our class of 2026 graduated from the School, we spoke to the students about their time training with us and what’s next for them as they join companies around the world.