Royal Ballet School Marks Centenary With 12-Course Banquet and Rare Premieres
The Royal Ballet School has celebrated its centenary with a 12-course banquet, a tribute centred on the legacy of founder Ninette de Valois. The programme featured world premieres alongside rarely staged works, assembled as a lively homage to the institution de Valois built into a star-making training ground. De Valois founded the school, which over the past hundred years has developed into a leading force in classical ballet training. The centenary event was covered by the Financial Times.
Key facts
- The Royal Ballet School is celebrating its centenary
- The celebration included a 12-course banquet
- The tribute honoured founder Ninette de Valois
- The programme featured world premieres
- Rarities were also performed
- The event was a sparky tribute to the institution
- The school is described as a star-making institution
- The Financial Times reported on the celebration
Entities
Artists
- Ninette de Valois
Institutions
- The Royal Ballet School
- Financial Times
Locations
- United Kingdom
- London