THE RESULT

The White Lodge Redevelopment Project
The project was divided into three phases all of which were completed on time and on budget

Phase 1

• A beautiful extension to the Pavlova Studio
• Three wonderful new residential halls for students, new staff flats and the Principal’s House in the grounds
• Improvements to the landscaping, reopening the public’s views of White Lodge

Phase 2

• A new kitchen and split level dining hall
• A courtyard enjoyed by the students for eating outside in fine weather and used for small-scale performances
• A state-of-the-art library and archive to house the School’s valuable collections
• A new wardrobe department
• A new medical and physiotherapy centre
• A refurbished science laboratory

Phase 3

• Two new dance studios
• The White Lodge Museum and Ballet Resource Centre
• A much needed air cooling system in the Margot Fonteyn Studio Theatre, the hub of training, community visits and public performance
• New music practice rooms and a refurbished music room
• A refurbished swimming pool and academic block

The Result
The hugely enhanced facilities at White Lodge - in the studios, classrooms and in the social and living areas – will enable The Royal Ballet School to develop its artistic and technical standards and maintain its reputation as one of the world’s leading centres of dance training.

The White Lodge Museum and Ballet Resource Centre, now open to the general public, is attracting visitors from all over the world and fast becoming a national focus for dance and inspiration for generations of dance students, historians, community dance groups and ballet lovers.

White Lodge has produced some outstanding dancers and choreographers over the past half century. It is a school which encourages, pride, passion and creativity. Admission is based purely on ability and potential with no student being turned away due to lack of financial means. 96% of current White Lodge students receive financial support.

For further information about The White Lodge Appeal, or to support one of our many other projects please contact:

Sarah Eliot-Cohen, Head of Development
The Royal Ballet School, 46 Floral Street, London WC2E 9DA, UK
t: +44 (0)20 7845 7070 / e: sarahec@royalballetschool.co.uk