Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy

Established in 2010, we are a successful, family run Dance Academy offering dance lessons to IDTA & BATD examination level in Tap, Modern, Ballet, Street, Freestyle and Acrobatics for children aged and upwards. In addition to children's lessons, we also offer adult lessons in Ballet, Tap and Line dancing.. Our lessons take place at various locations around Richmond, North Yorkshire including Ravensworth, Middleton Tyas, Richmond and Hipswell, Catterick. Our pupils perform at the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond and also in shows and pantomimes in the Richmond and surrounding area. A proportion of the proceeds from our shows is donated to charity. We offer a warm welcome to all new students, your first lesson is free. Please contact us for further information on lesson times and charges.

Founder and Principal - Mrs Hazel Richmond AIDTA (TC) - Associate International Dance Teachers Association (Theatre Craft) & ABATD - Associate British Association of Teachers of Dancing (Stage)

Additional CPD:
NYCC Children & Young People's Service Child Protection Training
ITC Emergency First Aid for Sport


Full acting member of Darlington Operatic Society. www.darlingtonoperaticsociety.org.uk

Miss Louise Richmond - AIDTA (F) - Associate International Dance Teachers Association (Freestyle)
Acrobatic Arts Teacher Certification

University Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Secondary Physical Education
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Early Years Professional Status (EYP)
Postgraduate Diploma of Education

Additional CPD:
Paediatric First Aid
Advanced Safeguarding
Prevent Duty