What is the most prestigious ballet school in the UK?

Some of the most renowned ballet schools in the UK and what they offer to young students.

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Elmhurst Ballet School.
The Hammond School.
Moorland School (International Ballet Academy)
The Royal Ballet School.
Northern Ballet School.

Do you have to pay to go to The Royal Ballet School?

School fees are invoiced in August and your first payment is required on or before 1 September or first working day in September.

How do you get into the Royal Ballet School?

Entry is by audition and hard work and dedication is required to progress through the school. Our students come from across the UK and all over the world and are therefore required to live in boarding houses.

What age can you join the Royal Ballet School?

11-19 years
Full-time dancer training Our full-time courses are for students aged 11-19 years. They begin for the younger students at our White Lodge campus in Richmond Park, where we run a five-year classical ballet course alongside secondary academic studies.

How old do you have to be to audition for the Royal Ballet School?

Semi final auditions are for 10-11 year old girls applying for Year 7 at White Lodge and all Upper School students. 10-11 year old girls applying for Year 7 at White Lodge will be invited to semi final auditions in February 2022.

What is the Royal Ballet’Lower School’?

This was established at the time as the Royal Ballet ‘Lower School’, a residential boarding school for children aged 11–16, combining general education and vocational ballet training.

What is Grade 1 Royal Academy of dance ballet?

Grade 1 Royal Academy of Dance Ballet and Grade 2 RAD Ballet classes sit within the Junior Ballet tier of the school. Our Mid Ballet tier at the London Ballet School includes the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5+ Ballet classes.

Why choose the Royal Ballet School?

The Royal Ballet School is a charity and as such relies on the generosity of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations to continue to be able to provide world class training and opportunities for students.

What grades are offered at the London Ballet School?

Our Mid Ballet tier at the London Ballet School includes the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5+ Ballet classes. Royal Academy of Dance Vocational levels are offered from Intermediate Foundation Ballet to Advanced 2 RAD.