Centenary insight: our present

These full-day events will consider the past, present and future of The Royal Ballet School – our Then, our Now, and our Tomorrow. The three Insight Days will review the evolution of the School over 100 years, and consider the living legacy of our founder, Dame Ninette de Valois. They provide the opportunity for an in depth look at the current thinking and practices of the School, as well as our aims and ambitions for the future.

Info: Dr Susie Crow, School alumna, teacher-choreographer, and former member of The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet, reflects on ‘the Ballet Class’, and the wider education of creative dance artists. She considers how cultural contexts have shaped ballet training in the past, and introduces relevant current debates.

Info: Karen Berry, Head of Teacher Training, introduces the work of her Teacher Training Department.

Info: Every teacher we train shapes the next generation, with every student they teach carrying our legacy forward. This session will include demonstrations of modern pedagogical practices.

Info: Sarah Wildor, Associates and Primary Steps Legacy Artistic Manager, will share her reflections and speak about the impact the School and its teacher training has had on her teaching philosophy and career pathway.

Info: Dr Anna Meadmore will present a historical overview including how the athlete/artist debate played out in de Valois' School over time. Nick Cleverton will discuss future challenges considering tradition and innovation.

Info: The School's Healthcare Team will discuss how healthcare works together with dance teacher and student training. This session will include a Q&A.

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