Next Friday 23 March, for the first time ever, The Royal Ballet rehearsal studios are opening their doors to a worldwide audience. You can follow dancers live throughout the day as they rehearse and prepare for their performances via their YouTube
Offering a glimpse into the unique environment of the ballet studio and a chance to witness the work and dedication that go into The Royal Ballet’s performances, the day will begin with a broadcast of morning class live from 10.30am GMT. This will be followed by rehearsals from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Romeo and Juliet, as well as the opportunity to see ballets in the process of being created The Royal Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor and Liam Scarlett, ahead of their world premieres on 5 April.
Romeo & Juliet, photo by Dee Conway
The day will round off at 18.30 GMT as Wayne McGregor and musician/producer Mark Ronson rehearse and discuss their new ballet Carbon Life in front of an invited audience.
As part of the online event The Royal ballet are also asking for your questions to put to the dancers and internationally renowned choreographers. You’ll be able to post your comments and questions via Twitter with the hashtags #RBLive and #RBLquestions and they will choose a selection to ask live. Very exciting times for fans of Ballet!
