The Royal Ballet School

Performing ArtsEngland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees

The Royal Ballet School is a leading institution for classical ballet training, based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1926 by Dame Ninette de Valois, it serves as both a national and international center for developing dancers and choreographers with exceptional potential, offering programs that emphasize academic and artistic excellence and preparing graduates for professional careers with The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and other major companies. The school attracts students from the UK and globally, with a large portion relying on financial support to attend, and it maintains a strong emphasis on teacher training to elevate standards across vocational and recreational sectors. In addition to its training remit, the institution engages in outreach and online programming to raise awareness of dance and broaden access, including partnerships and developments such as initiatives in primary education and intensive overseas courses. The Royal Ballet School operates within the performing arts industry, leveraging its historic lineage and contemporary collaborations to sustain its role as a premier source of elite ballet talent.

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