About us

About us

Renowned as an outstanding non-vocational ballet school, Redbridge Ballet School nurtures children and young people in a happy, friendly, and disciplined environment where they are inspired to learn, grow, and achieve. 

Pupils are supported and encouraged at every stage of their journey. Introduced to ballet through creative, imagery-led classes in our Pre-School sessions, children are taught by caring and approachable teachers who ensure that, even at this early age, a careful foundation of technique is established while enjoyment remains paramount.

As pupils progress, they thrive on developing focus, drive, and self-discipline. With each new stage, we see our love of ballet reflected back through their growing artistic expression and technical achievement. While we are always keen to nurture emerging talent and provide a clear pathway for those who aspire to a career in dance, we take great pride in the many students who choose to remain with us until they leave for university — dancing for enjoyment, achieving personal goals, and forming friendships that last well beyond their school years. 

The vast majority of our pupils leave Redbridge Ballet School at eighteen having achieved Royal Academy of Dance Grade Eight Ballet and Vocational examinations, supporting a lifelong love of dance. It is often our privilege to welcome former pupils back into our adult programme, where our shared passion continues to play a meaningful part in their everyday lives.

Meet Our Faculty

Rebecca Chalklin

Rebecca Chalklin

As joint Principal of Redbridge Classical Dance Studios, Rebecca Chalklin has been teaching both RAD Graded and Vocation...

Miriam Rushworth

Miriam Rushworth

For nearly thirty years as Joint Principal, Miriam has dedicated herself to sharing her love of dance, her passion for h...

Rachael Crocker

Rachael Crocker

Rachael was one of the original Royal Ballet Senior Associates prior to commencing full time training at the Northern Ba...

Fern Reilly

Fern Reilly

Fern began her dance journey at just five years old, training at Anthony Clifford’s Dance Studio until the age of 16. Du...

Maddi Simpson

Maddi Simpson

Maddi Simpson began dancing at a young age, working through the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi with Redbridge Classical...

Gemma Somogyi

Gemma Somogyi

Gemma Somogyi ARAD Gemma trained with us here at Redbridge Ballet School-formerly known as Redbridge Classical Dance S...

Kate Tripp

Kate Tripp

Miss Kate has been teaching at RBS for ten years and is now a proud Wanstead resident! She trained in Dance and Musical...

Alex Turner

Alex Turner

There are many aspects of teaching that I love but my main ethos is instilling my students with inspiration and confiden...

Heidi Lyons

Heidi Lyons

Heidi is an RCDS alumni herself, achieving numerous examinations in RAD ballet and ISTD modern. She was offered a full s...

Joanna Gradinariu

Joanna Gradinariu

I began dancing at eight years old and trained with RBS throughout my journey, completing my vocational training up to A...

Eilish Harmon Belgan

Eilish Harmon Belgan

Eilish began her training at Quay Theatre Arts in Weymouth before attending Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Da...

Danielle Kaye

Danielle Kaye

Danielle has grown up with a passion for dancing and through the years achieved all the grades in ISTD Modern, Tap and...