Performances, exams, Professional workshops, Social events & much more. Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre/Acting, Street, Mini Movers Established in 2010, we are a Multi-Award-winning, highly successful, family run Dance Academy offering Dance lessons to IDTA & BATD examination level in Tap, Modern, Ballet, Street, Freestyle, Contemporary Modern Jazz, Musical Theatre, Mini Mov
ers, Moo Music and Acrobatics for children aged 2 and upwards. We also offer weekly adult lessons in Ballet, Tap and Line dancing/adult fitness. Our lessons take place at our own studios on the Gallowfields Trading Estate, near the centre of Richmond, North Yorkshire. Our pupils perform at the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond and also in shows, performances, charity displays and pantomimes in the Richmond and surrounding areas. We are very privileged to have strong connections with a number of Professional Performers both locally and in London's West End who are able to deliver high quality workshops and training to our students from time to time which provides fantastic opportunities for technique, development and improvement. The Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy is delighted to have retained the title as winner of The Prestige Awards, Dance School of The Year, (Yorkshire) 2023/2024 after also winning the title for 2022/2023. We were awarded International Dance School of the Year 2020 by the International Dance Teachers Association and are rated Highly Recommended by Richmondshire District Council Business Excellence Awards 2020, we offer a warm welcome to all new students, please contact us for further information regarding lesson times and fees. Please feel free to visit our website at therhythmandshoesdanceacademy.com for further, more detailed information. Founder and Principal - Mrs Hazel Richmond AIDTA (TC) - Associate International Dance Teachers Association (Theatre Craft) & ABATD - Associate British Association of Teachers of Dancing (Stage)
In line with our Dance Association regulations, we attend regular Teacher Training and CPD events in and around the UK. Our Teachers are fully qualified, fully insured, all hold current and clear DBS certificates and up to date First Aid Training certificates. Full acting member of Darlington Operatic Society. www.darlingtonoperaticsociety.org.uk
Full performing member of Voices of Darlington
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Miss Louise Richmond - AIDTA (F) - Associate International Dance Teachers Association (Freestyle)
Acrobatic Arts Teacher Certification
BBO registered Dance Teacher
University Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Secondary Physical Education
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Early Years Professional Status (EYP)
Postgraduate Diploma of Education
