Lauren Cuthbertson

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Lauren Cuthbertson
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Lauren Cuthbertson - The Two Pigeons
Born
Lauren Louise Cuthbertson

(1984-06-11) 11 June 1984 (age 40)
Devon, England
Education Royal Ballet School
OccupationBallet dancer

Portrait of a Dancer - Lauren Cuthbertson from Nowness

Lauren Louise Cuthbertson (born 11 June 1984) is an English ballerina and a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London.

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Early life and education

Lauren Cuthbertson was born in Devon in 1984. She began studying dance at a local dance school run by Pamela De Waal (now the Buckingham Dance Studios in Paignton), becoming focused on classical ballet when she was offered a place on the Royal Ballet School's Junior Associate Programme. As a junior associate, she took part in weekly classes based on the Royal Ballet School training system. These are held in major cities throughout the UK, for young dancers who show a particular aptitude for ballet.

Cuthbertson later auditioned successfully for a permanent place at the Royal Ballet School based at White Lodge, Richmond Park. She attended the school from the age of 11-16 and was then offered a place to further her training at the upper school. Skipping 2nd year, she went straight into the 3rd year and graduated at age 17. [1]

Career

She joined The Royal Ballet in February 2002, as a member of the corps de ballet. She was promoted to soloist in September 2003, first soloist in September 2006 and then principal in June 2008. [2] The position of principal is the highest rank in the ballet company and identifies her as one of the leading dancers. [3]

In 2011, the Royal Ballet premiered its first new full-length ballet in 16 years, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Cuthbertson originated the title role of Alice in the ballet, to acclaim from dance critics. [4] In 2014, she originated the role of Queen Hermione in a second full-length ballet, The Winter's Tale. [4]

Personal life

Cuthbertson has two daughters, born in 2020 and 2023. [5] [6]

Awards

Cuthbertson's awards include: [7]

References

  1. Bain, David (23 March 2005). "Lauren Cuthbertson" (PDF). the ballet association.
  2. "Lauren Cuthbertson". roh.org.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  3. Boxharry CMS. "About Lauren". laurencuthbertson.com. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  4. 1 2 Murphy, Siobhan. "Royal Ballet's Lauren Cuthbertson: Nothing is insurmountable". The Metro. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  5. "Lauren Cuthbertson on Instagram: "Welcome to the world darling Peggy..." Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021.
  6. "Lauren Cuthbertson on Instagram: "'There's no place like home'. Welcoming Dorothy… Peggy's favourite new 'Dolly' ❤️🏡❤️ #twodaysold#newborn#homesweethome#sureal"". Instagram. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  7. Boxharry CMS. "Awards". laurencuthbertson.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.