LET’S DANCE!
LET’S DANCE!
LET’S DANCE!
The Royal Ballet and The Royal Ballet School come together to present a series of free open ballet classes, demonstrations and a unique panel discussion as part of this year's Let’s Dance!
Both events are free. Entry tokens will be available on a first come first served basis upon arrival from our Main Entrance on Bow Street or our Piazza entrance for the Live at Lunch event. Guests for RBS classes can book one of five timeslots using the button above. Classes start on the hour from 11.00 to 16.00 and run for 30-40 minutes in duration.
Both events are free. Entry tokens will be available on a first come first served basis upon arrival from our Main Entrance on Bow Street or our Piazza entrance for the Live at Lunch event. Guests for RBS classes can book one of five timeslots using the button above. Classes start on the hour from 11.00 to 16.00 and run for 30-40 minutes in duration.
Story
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 from the UK and worldwide.
Since its founding by Dame Ninette de Valois in 1926, the School has contributed immeasurably to our rich dance heritage, producing dancers and choreographers of international renown for generations. The School fosters academic and artistic excellence, holistically nurturing its extraordinary students and ensuring they are equipped to flourish within and beyond the world of classical ballet. The School also works to raise awareness of the benefits of dance and create opportunities for people worldwide to experience and engage with classical ballet, with dedicated in-person and online programmes for dance students, primary school children and the general public.
Background
Live at Lunch for Let's Dance
Royal Opera House
Sunday 2 March, 1pm-1.45pm
In the iconic Paul Hamlyn Hall at the Royal Opera House, watch former Royal Ballet Principal Zenaida Yanowsky take some of the newest dancers in The Royal Ballet through their daily ballet class. They will be joined by Jaimie Tapper, The Royal Ballet's Head of Performance Coaching and Development, in a panel discussion about wellbeing in dance.
Open ballet classes for Let’s Dance
The Royal Ballet School
Floral Street, Covent Garden
Sunday 2 March, 11.00 – 17.00
The Royal Ballet School is hosting free open ballet classes for all ages and abilities, opening the doors to its famous Covent Garden studios for one day only. Whether you dance regularly or want to try something new, The Royal Ballet School’s teachers will guide you through a fun, energetic 30-minute class.
Find out more about bringing #LetsDance to your local area, opening your doors and encouraging new people to try dancing.
If you already have an event in mind, you can read the Let's Dance event guide for more information on getting started.
Accessibility
This event takes place in the Paul Hamlyn Hall and in The Royal Ballet School.
For the Paul Hamlynm Hall event, step-free access is available from both the Bow Street and Covent Garden Piazza entrances. Both have a power-assisted door. There are lifts and escalators which take you throughout the building. The flooring in the building varies – some floors are smooth and tiled, and some are carpeted. The spaces can be busy, loud and bright at times. We have accessible toilets on the Ground Floor, near the Linbury Foyer and on Level 5.
For The Royal Ballet School event, please let us know of your access requirements when completing the registration form.
Join our Access Scheme for priority access performance tickets and to personalise your account for your access requirements.
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