About

Rigney Bank Ballet School opened in 2000 and is a fully registered school, teaching ISTD and AAD with over 40+ years of teaching experience. Our professional teachers are DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. All main Rigney Bank Ballet School’s timetabled classes are delivered in the expansive dance studio, within Dallam Sports Centre.

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), is recognised as an Awarding Body by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Office

Rigney Bank House, 17 The Square
Milnthorpe, LA7 7QJ

Studio

Dallam Dance Studio
Dallam Sports Centre, LA7 7DD

Exams & Shows

Examinations are taken in ISTD and AAD throughout the year, designed to cater equally for those who wish to progress to making dance their profession, either as a performer or dance teacher, and for those pursuing dance purely as a leisure activity. Exams are not compulsory but a good guideline re progression, setting goals and for some, stepping stones to a career path in dance.

We offer all students annual performance opportunities including our biennial Rigney Bank Showcase and RB Factor, championing creativity and confidence! These events are much loved by both students and families, and remain as much talked about memories for years to come.

Success

We currently have pupils who have successfully auditioned to take on additional training alongside their classes at Rigney Bank Ballet School as Junior Associates and Mid Associates of The Royal Ballet School, Elmhurt Young Dancers, CAT Manchester, Sam Stanley, MIBE and APEX Associates. As well as students working within the industry, including online commercials for Kendal Mountain Festival and theatre work including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Musical.

Alumni

We are proud to share that former RBBS pupils have gone on to train at The Royal Ballet School White Lodge, Elmhurst, Bird, Laine Theatre Arts, London Studio Centre, Arts Ed, Guildford School of Acting, Italia Conti, Central School of Speech & Drama to name a few. Many of whom have gone on to work in the performing industry, including:

  • ROSANNA – Birmingham Royal Ballet Company; including Clara in the Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella & plenty more! Commonwealth Games 2022, UK.

  • PATRICK – Starlight Express (Germany). Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, The Musical (UK Tour). Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Associates, Romeo & Juliet.

  • LIAM – CATS (International Tour), Heathers, The Musical (UK Tour) playing Hipster Dork and cover JD, Hairspray, The Musical (UK Tour) playing Fender and 1st cover Corny Collins, Priscella Queen of the Desserts, The Musical (UK Tour) ensemble/swing.

  • IONA – Fridrichstadt-Palast Berlin, Dart Dance Company Berlin.

  • CALLUM – Royal Caribbean; CATS, We Will Rock You and Grease The Musical.

  • CHLOE – Disneyland, Paris; shows, carnivals and character work.