Royal Ballet School (The)
Website
www.royalballetschool.org.uk
Email
auditions@royalballetschool.org.uk
Foundation Programme: 11-14 years, National Curriculum Years 7-9
Development Programme: 14-16 years, National Curriculum Years 10-11
Vocational Programme: 16-18 years, National Curriculum Years 12-13
Pre-professional Programme: 18-19 years
Description
The Royal Ballet School is one of the world's most celebrated centres for classical ballet training. It is the leading classical ballet school in the UK and an international institution, attracting dancers with exceptional potential worldwide.
For nearly 100 years, the School has contributed immeasurably to our rich dance heritage, producing dancers and choreographers of international renown � from Margot Fonteyn, Kenneth MacMillan, Darcey Bussell and Christopher Wheeldon, to a new generation currently making its mark on the world stage � Matthew Ball, William Bracewell, Lauren Cuthbertson, Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Samb�.
The School's full-time training combines a comprehensive classical ballet education with a broad academic curriculum, to holistically nurture its students and ensure they are equipped to flourish within and beyond the world of dance. Admission to the School is based purely on talent and potential.
Main Subjects
Classical ballet, Character, Contemporary, Variations and repertoire, Improvisation and
choreography, Strength and body conditioning.
Contact Hours
Teachers
Artistic Director: Iain Mackay
Auditions Date
Auditions for September 2026 entry open in September 2025 and close in October 2025.
Scholarship or Subsidies
UK government's Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) or donor-funded, means-tested bursaries
available for students aged 14 and over.
Graduate Placements
The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, The National Ballet of
Canada, Dutch National Ballet.