Charlotte Edmonds, Royal Ballet's First Young Choreographer, Reflects on a Decade of Change in Dance

Charlotte Edmonds was appointed the Royal Ballet's first "young choreographer" at 18, a position created specifically for her after the Observer called her "astonishing." She spent three years in a residency at the Royal Opera House, learning at one of the world's largest dance institutions. A decade later, Edmonds describes that opportunity as "mad to think that happened." Rather than following a predictable path of choreographing for major ballet companies or founding her own troupe, she has built an eclectic career that includes creating NFTs, advertisements, and films alongside stage work. Her portfolio, according to the Guardian, illustrates how the dance industry has become increasingly precarious while simultaneously expanding into uncharted directions. She has made short works for several European ballet companies, though the source text cuts off before naming them. The interview, published on September 15, 2026, examines the shifting landscape of dance through Edmonds' unconventional trajectory.