Richmond Dance Collective is a dance school in Richmond offering ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap training for all ages, from nursery ballet through advanced and pre-professional levels, with an approach combining technical excellence with artistry and individual care.
Richmond Dance Collective is a dance school in Richmond offering ballet training alongside contemporary, jazz, and tap. The school teaches dancers of all ages, from nursery ballet for children as young as 18 months through to advanced and pre-professional levels. Ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus from Pre-Primary to Grade 5 and include Vocational Syllabus levels for more advanced students. The school also offers Little Mouse Ballet, a themed programme for nursery and preschool-aged children, with classes for ages 18 months to 4 years.
The teaching staff includes Grace, the Principal Teacher and Company Manager, who holds a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education and an LRAD with Distinction. Other teachers include Sabrina, who trained through the Royal Ballet Associate Programme and Central School of Ballet, and Emilia, who graduated from Rambert School and joined The London Ballet company in 2024. The school operates from multiple locations in Richmond, including studios at Christ’s School on Queen’s Road and a studio at 50 Hill Rise.
The Collective Company is the school’s competitive team, accepting students by audition for advanced training and performance opportunities. Classes are structured in 12-week terms.
Richmond Dance Collective is a dance school in Richmond offering ballet training alongside contemporary, jazz, tap, and complementary dance disciplines. The school combines technical excellence with artistry, care, and attention to each individual dancer, with classes ranging from nursery ballet through advanced and pre-professional training. The school has patrons including Meaghan Grace Hinkis, First Soloist Royal Ballet, and Katie Deacon, West End Performer. Classes are taught by experienced, qualified teachers including Grace, Principal Teacher and Company Manager who holds a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education and LRAD with Distinction, Sabrina, a Ballet and Contemporary Teacher who trained with the Royal Ballet Associate Programme and performed at the Royal Opera House, and Emilia, a Ballet Teacher who is a member of The London Ballet company. The school emphasizes technical excellence, personal wellbeing, and artistic growth, guiding students toward goals ranging from stage training to dancing for joy.
The school operates at several centrally located dance studios in Richmond, including Christ’s School on Queen’s Road, 50 Hill Rise on Richmond Hill, and Holy Trinity Church in Sheen Park.
The school offers Little Mouse Ballet for nursery and preschool-aged dancers, RAD ballet classes from Pre-Primary to Grade 5 and Vocational Syllabus levels, jazz classes for ages 4 and up, tap classes, private lessons, pre-vocational classes, The Collective Company elite competitive team, and holiday programmes and workshops.
Anyone interested in dance training can join. The Collective Company requires audition for entry and members must train regularly in both Ballet and Jazz.
The school caters for dancers of all ages. Little Mouse Ballet serves children from 18 months to 4 years, RAD ballet classes range from Pre-Primary through advanced levels, and jazz classes are offered for ages 4 and up through Advanced Jazz for ages 13 and older.
Yes. The Collective Company offers advanced training, performance opportunities, and the chance to compete at a high level. Students can prepare for RAD examinations with experienced teachers. The school also offers private coaching, audition preparation, and choreography services.
The school follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, described as internationally recognised, structured, and progressive, helping students build strong technique, musicality, and artistry. Little Mouse Ballet uses a themed syllabus based on storytelling, imagination, music, and foundational movement. Jazz classes follow an in-house syllabus inspired by recognised syllabi and professional training methods, offering age-appropriate progression while encouraging individuality and style.
Yes. The Collective Company provides performance opportunities and the chance to compete at a high level, representing excellence in performance, teamwork, and artistry.
Contact by email at info@richmonddancecollective.co.uk, phone at 07728690896, WhatsApp, or through the online contact form and email enquiry form on the website.