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@pietra.rego é oficialmente uma Prize Winner do @prixdelausanne 💙😍 um dos participantes não poderá pegar o prêmio e ela teve direito a premiação, e a bolsa n° 12, pra nós você sempre foi CAMPEÃ Pietra🇧🇷😍 parabéns e rumo ao Royal Ballet School!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@pietra.rego é oficialmente uma Prize Winner do @prixdelausanne 💙😍 um dos participantes não poderá pegar o prêmio e ela teve direito a premiação, e a bolsa n° 12, pra nós você sempre foi CAMPEÃ Pietra🇧🇷😍 parabéns e rumo ao Royal Ballet School!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Meet our new ballet boys ✨ Yipeng Xu is Chinese-Australian and was born in Xuzhou, China. Trained at Beijing Dance Academy and danced with Australian Ballet for almost a decade, where he rose to the rank of Soloist. Before joining SB as Soloist, @yipengxu_ was Second Soloist at Finnish National Ballet. Calum Gray grew up in North Wales, moving to New Zealand at 14. Trained at New Zealand School of Dance and danced with Royal New Zealand Ballet for 7 years, including @nzballet’s collaboration with Scottish Ballet in New Zealand (2025). @calumgray_ joins SB as an Artist. Lewis Formby, from Newcastle, Australia, trained at Newcastle Ballet Theatre and Australian Ballet School. @lewis_formby danced with Queensland Ballet before joining SB as an Artist (inspired by Artist @annabelle_mccoy 🥰). Matthew Bates grew up in Lincolnshire and trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years. @mattbatesss danced with Ballett Zürich Junior Company and Boston Ballet before joining SB as an Artist. Rafael Bejarano Vidal grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico, starting dance at 11. Trained at the Royal Dance Academy of Mexico and danced with The Washington Ballet. @rafael_bejarano_vidal joins SB as an Artist. Sebastian Marriott-Smith grew up in Nottingham and trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years before graduating from English National Ballet School. He danced with English National Ballet before moving to the US and joining Orlando Ballet. @sebastian.marriott.smith joins SB as an Artist. William Davolls grew up in Hertfordshire and trained at Elmhurst Ballet School. @williamdavolls danced with Sibiu Ballet Theatre before joining SB as an Artist (and golf fan!). Join us in welcoming our new dancers. 🎉 Catch them in our double-bill, Emergence—touring Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh from Sep–Oct.
Meet our new ballet boys ✨ Yipeng Xu is Chinese-Australian and was born in Xuzhou, China. Trained at Beijing Dance Academy and danced with Australian Ballet for almost a decade, where he rose to the rank of Soloist. Before joining SB as Soloist, @yipengxu_ was Second Soloist at Finnish National Ballet. Calum Gray grew up in North Wales, moving to New Zealand at 14. Trained at New Zealand School of Dance and danced with Royal New Zealand Ballet for 7 years, including @nzballet’s collaboration with Scottish Ballet in New Zealand (2025). @calumgray_ joins SB as an Artist. Lewis Formby, from Newcastle, Australia, trained at Newcastle Ballet Theatre and Australian Ballet School. @lewis_formby danced with Queensland Ballet before joining SB as an Artist (inspired by Artist @annabelle_mccoy 🥰). Matthew Bates grew up in Lincolnshire and trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years. @mattbatesss danced with Ballett Zürich Junior Company and Boston Ballet before joining SB as an Artist. Rafael Bejarano Vidal grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico, starting dance at 11. Trained at the Royal Dance Academy of Mexico and danced with The Washington Ballet. @rafael_bejarano_vidal joins SB as an Artist. Sebastian Marriott-Smith grew up in Nottingham and trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years before graduating from English National Ballet School. He danced with English National Ballet before moving to the US and joining Orlando Ballet. @sebastian.marriott.smith joins SB as an Artist. William Davolls grew up in Hertfordshire and trained at Elmhurst Ballet School. @williamdavolls danced with Sibiu Ballet Theatre before joining SB as an Artist (and golf fan!). Join us in welcoming our new dancers. 🎉 Catch them in our double-bill, Emergence—touring Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh from Sep–Oct.
New class with Benjamin Ella🚨🩰 starts friday 4th sepetember! Benjamin Ella is a former Soloist of The Royal Ballet, where he performed for almost 17 years. He trained at The Royal Ballet School, graduating with honours and receiving the Outstanding Male Graduate award alongside Vadim Muntagirov. Benjamin’s intermediate ballet class offers a clear, focused approach to classical technique in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. 🚨Book now via our website or app
New class with Benjamin Ella🚨🩰 starts friday 4th sepetember! Benjamin Ella is a former Soloist of The Royal Ballet, where he performed for almost 17 years. He trained at The Royal Ballet School, graduating with honours and receiving the Outstanding Male Graduate award alongside Vadim Muntagirov. Benjamin’s intermediate ballet class offers a clear, focused approach to classical technique in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. 🚨Book now via our website or app
#ThrowbackThursday to the YAGP 2026 International Dance School Festival featuring @nanoha_shigeoka Nanoha Shigeoka and @millandba Millán De Benito from the @royalballetschool Royal Ballet School mesmerizing the audience with their contagious stage presence, immaculate technique, and wonderful chemistry in their gorgeous performance of “Anima Mea.”✨⭐️ Anima Mea was created by Royal Ballet School 2026 graduate Millán de Benito when he was an Upper School 2nd Year student for The Royal Ballet School’s 2025 Frederick Ashton Emerging Choreographer. From its earliest origins, The Royal Ballet School has nurtured its students’ creative voices alongside their ballet technique and artistry, and students today are encouraged to choreograph from their first year at the School (aged 12) through the Ninette de Valois Choreographic Programme. As a partner school, The Royal Ballet School was delighted that Millán could bring Anima Mea to the International Dance School Festival, showcasing the vibrant creativity thriving at the School today. ‼️Want to see MORE? Head to @yagp_community for another wonderful excerpt from this performance!‼️ 📸🎥 @thelkstudio . . . . #yagp #royalballet #idsf #ballet
#ThrowbackThursday to the YAGP 2026 International Dance School Festival featuring @nanoha_shigeoka Nanoha Shigeoka and @millandba Millán De Benito from the @royalballetschool Royal Ballet School mesmerizing the audience with their contagious stage presence, immaculate technique, and wonderful chemistry in their gorgeous performance of “Anima Mea.”✨⭐️ Anima Mea was created by Royal Ballet School 2026 graduate Millán de Benito when he was an Upper School 2nd Year student for The Royal Ballet School’s 2025 Frederick Ashton Emerging Choreographer. From its earliest origins, The Royal Ballet School has nurtured its students’ creative voices alongside their ballet technique and artistry, and students today are encouraged to choreograph from their first year at the School (aged 12) through the Ninette de Valois Choreographic Programme. As a partner school, The Royal Ballet School was delighted that Millán could bring Anima Mea to the International Dance School Festival, showcasing the vibrant creativity thriving at the School today. ‼️Want to see MORE? Head to @yagp_community for another wonderful excerpt from this performance!‼️ 📸🎥 @thelkstudio . . . . #yagp #royalballet #idsf #ballet
‘Just trust me you’ll be fine’ 🩰 One thing we all have in common in this video (and that was only 1/4 of the people who attended on the day!) was that we all struggled to access inclusive ballet classes. It’s taken *a lot* of hard work but we now run inclusive ballet sessions both in person at The Royal Ballet School and live streamed on top of our regular online sessions. There are some incredible organisations who have paved the way in inclusive dance and some amazing sessions running around the country. I certainly hope 2026 is time for a real breakthrough for the ballet dancers on wheels ♿️ 🎥 @kaasam_aziz 🩰 @royalballetschool 🪩 @katestanforthdance #DisabledDancer #WheelchairDancer #WheelchairBallerina #DisabledBallerina #TheRoyalBalletSchool
‘Just trust me you’ll be fine’ 🩰 One thing we all have in common in this video (and that was only 1/4 of the people who attended on the day!) was that we all struggled to access inclusive ballet classes. It’s taken *a lot* of hard work but we now run inclusive ballet sessions both in person at The Royal Ballet School and live streamed on top of our regular online sessions. There are some incredible organisations who have paved the way in inclusive dance and some amazing sessions running around the country. I certainly hope 2026 is time for a real breakthrough for the ballet dancers on wheels ♿️ 🎥 @kaasam_aziz 🩰 @royalballetschool 🪩 @katestanforthdance #DisabledDancer #WheelchairDancer #WheelchairBallerina #DisabledBallerina #TheRoyalBalletSchool
Meet Rupert, one of the youngest stars in this year’s The Nutcracker! 🧒 While many of the children in the production joined us through their training at the Royal Ballet School or Elmhurst Ballet School, Rupert came to the Company via the open auditions. Thanks to that opportunity, he’s now taking to the stage with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Hear how Rupert and his mother are finding the experience of Rupert performing with the Company. (#BirminghamRoyalBallet #BRB #Dance #Ballet #BalletCompany #BalletDancer @brumhippodrome)
Meet Rupert, one of the youngest stars in this year’s The Nutcracker! 🧒 While many of the children in the production joined us through their training at the Royal Ballet School or Elmhurst Ballet School, Rupert came to the Company via the open auditions. Thanks to that opportunity, he’s now taking to the stage with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Hear how Rupert and his mother are finding the experience of Rupert performing with the Company. (#BirminghamRoyalBallet #BRB #Dance #Ballet #BalletCompany #BalletDancer @brumhippodrome)
Face au manque cruel d'options adaptées, la danseuse en situation de handicap Kate Stanforth a fondé sa propre académie. Aujourd'hui, elle franchit une étape historique en s'associant à la prestigieuse Royal Ballet School de Londres pour offrir des cours de ballet 100 % inclusifs ! Sur place ou diffusés en ligne, ces cours prouvent que la danse est pour tout le monde, peu importe ses capacités physiques. Et les premières sessions ont affiché complet en quelques heures à peine ! ✨
Face au manque cruel d'options adaptées, la danseuse en situation de handicap Kate Stanforth a fondé sa propre académie. Aujourd'hui, elle franchit une étape historique en s'associant à la prestigieuse Royal Ballet School de Londres pour offrir des cours de ballet 100 % inclusifs ! Sur place ou diffusés en ligne, ces cours prouvent que la danse est pour tout le monde, peu importe ses capacités physiques. Et les premières sessions ont affiché complet en quelques heures à peine ! ✨
Dancers, let’s talk about self-comparison. I think a lot of dancers, including myself, have experienced that feeling of comparing yourself to the dancers around you, whether that be dancers in your class, studio or company, competitions or social media. Healthy comparison can actually be a really positive thing. It can motivate you, push you and inspire you to improve. When I was at The Royal Ballet School, being surrounded by so many talented dancers was a huge part of my own development. You can look at another dancer, see their progress and let that inspire you to work harder. The problem is when comparison starts to become about “why them and not me?” You see another dancer achieving something, whether that be winning an award or prize, and question why you aren’t achieving the same thing. You see a dancer being cast for something and think, “why not me?” You see a dancer do four pirouettes and think, “why not me?” There are many examples of comparison young dancers and in fact any dancers can face. This can happen during training, but also throughout a professional career with auditions, castings and productions. When comparison starts affecting your self-worth and self-belief, it can become really damaging. You start questioning your ability instead of focusing on your own progress. Every dancer is different. We all have different strengths, different challenges and different journeys. Trust your journey. Trust your process. Let the dancers around you inspire you, push you and motivate you, but don’t let their journey and progress define your own. 🤍
Dancers, let’s talk about self-comparison. I think a lot of dancers, including myself, have experienced that feeling of comparing yourself to the dancers around you, whether that be dancers in your class, studio or company, competitions or social media. Healthy comparison can actually be a really positive thing. It can motivate you, push you and inspire you to improve. When I was at The Royal Ballet School, being surrounded by so many talented dancers was a huge part of my own development. You can look at another dancer, see their progress and let that inspire you to work harder. The problem is when comparison starts to become about “why them and not me?” You see another dancer achieving something, whether that be winning an award or prize, and question why you aren’t achieving the same thing. You see a dancer being cast for something and think, “why not me?” You see a dancer do four pirouettes and think, “why not me?” There are many examples of comparison young dancers and in fact any dancers can face. This can happen during training, but also throughout a professional career with auditions, castings and productions. When comparison starts affecting your self-worth and self-belief, it can become really damaging. You start questioning your ability instead of focusing on your own progress. Every dancer is different. We all have different strengths, different challenges and different journeys. Trust your journey. Trust your process. Let the dancers around you inspire you, push you and motivate you, but don’t let their journey and progress define your own. 🤍
“Effortlessness is an illusion” Principal dancer @annaroseosullivan reflects on the quiet work behind every performance, from the daily discipline of the studio to the responsibility of carrying the contributions of everyone involved in a production. She also shares how growing up through The Royal Ballet School shaped her path, and why the appearance of ease on stage is built on years of dedication and perseverance. Created in partnership with @sofasandstuff. #Ballet #RoyalBalletAndOpera
“Effortlessness is an illusion” Principal dancer @annaroseosullivan reflects on the quiet work behind every performance, from the daily discipline of the studio to the responsibility of carrying the contributions of everyone involved in a production. She also shares how growing up through The Royal Ballet School shaped her path, and why the appearance of ease on stage is built on years of dedication and perseverance. Created in partnership with @sofasandstuff. #Ballet #RoyalBalletAndOpera
Tarde de muita emoção para Tia Tânia no BBT, ao lado das queridíssimas Ana Tereza Gonzaga, Milena Regis e Christiane Palha! 🩷🩷🩷 Receber bailarinas que nasceram e cresceram no BBT e que, aos 15 anos, conquistaram bolsas de estudo para a Ópera de Paris e a Royal Ballet School é motivo de muito orgulho e alegria! O mundo ganhou as nossas bailarinas, mas o coração continua gritando: É BBT! Foi aqui que tudo começou. 🩰✨ Uma emoção que não cabe no peito! 💝
Tarde de muita emoção para Tia Tânia no BBT, ao lado das queridíssimas Ana Tereza Gonzaga, Milena Regis e Christiane Palha! 🩷🩷🩷 Receber bailarinas que nasceram e cresceram no BBT e que, aos 15 anos, conquistaram bolsas de estudo para a Ópera de Paris e a Royal Ballet School é motivo de muito orgulho e alegria! O mundo ganhou as nossas bailarinas, mas o coração continua gritando: É BBT! Foi aqui que tudo começou. 🩰✨ Uma emoção que não cabe no peito! 💝
Happy Sunday! What a week it has been! This week we had the great news that 5 of our students at @blommaertballetschool are through to the semi final round of the Royal Ballet School Auditions! 😍👏 We were invited at White Lodge, Royal Ballet School to see the Emerging Choreographer Competition which was amazing! Our 3 full time students at @blommaertballetschool had their formal winter ballet assessment on Friday and I’m so proud of all of them! And finished the week with 2 days of filming for @balletondemand which will be added to the platform next week including: - a dévloppé strengthening tutorial - a port de bras series tutorial - a directions of the body series tutorial - an improve your splits tutorial - an arabesque series tutorial @sanderblommaert @blommaertballetschool
Happy Sunday! What a week it has been! This week we had the great news that 5 of our students at @blommaertballetschool are through to the semi final round of the Royal Ballet School Auditions! 😍👏 We were invited at White Lodge, Royal Ballet School to see the Emerging Choreographer Competition which was amazing! Our 3 full time students at @blommaertballetschool had their formal winter ballet assessment on Friday and I’m so proud of all of them! And finished the week with 2 days of filming for @balletondemand which will be added to the platform next week including: - a dévloppé strengthening tutorial - a port de bras series tutorial - a directions of the body series tutorial - an improve your splits tutorial - an arabesque series tutorial @sanderblommaert @blommaertballetschool
Estou cada vez mais perto de realizar um grande sonho: estudar no Royal Ballet School de Londres!🥹😭 Cada passo dessa jornada é muito importante para mim! 🙏🏻✨ Com Kumon Conect, da unidade @kumonsantosboqueirao , com a instrutora @sumayabotega , venho me preparando intensamente para este grande momento.🩵 Sinto uma gratidão enorme por esta oportunidade que recebi!🙌🏻 Estou prestes a viver um sonho, e em breve contarei maiores detalhes pra vocês!🥹❤️ #dream #kumon
Estou cada vez mais perto de realizar um grande sonho: estudar no Royal Ballet School de Londres!🥹😭 Cada passo dessa jornada é muito importante para mim! 🙏🏻✨ Com Kumon Conect, da unidade @kumonsantosboqueirao , com a instrutora @sumayabotega , venho me preparando intensamente para este grande momento.🩵 Sinto uma gratidão enorme por esta oportunidade que recebi!🙌🏻 Estou prestes a viver um sonho, e em breve contarei maiores detalhes pra vocês!🥹❤️ #dream #kumon
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