Respect. Willingness. Dedication.
About RW Dance
Our Aim
Our goal is to provide a valuable service for your child; one that is professional, one that teaches your child high quality dance, drama and singing and/or Acro, encourages self-esteem, and helps children develop a love of and appreciation for the art of dance and performing arts in a safe environment. At RW Dance we offer classes for children aged 2.5yrs upwards in a variety of genres: Ballet, Tap, Street dance,Modern, Lyrical, Acro, Singing, Drama, Stage, Musical Theatre, Competitions, festivals and shows.
We follow the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet syllabus the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) Tap syllabus and International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) for Street Dance; which offer a wide range of exams and assessments to motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Our focus is on creativity and musicality, providing opportunities for all to progress and achieve. The RAD and ISTD are recognized to award qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), in Wales by Qualifications Wales, and in Northern Ireland by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)
Principal
Rebecca Walton
Miss Rebecca started her training at 4 years old at Kate Simmons School of Dance. Rebecca auditioned at various dance colleges and gained a place at Northern Ballet ( NBS) . She studied all genres of dance up to Advance 2 level and gained her teaching qualifications in: Royal Academy of Dance ballet ( RAD RTS), Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance ( AISTD ) Modern/Tap, Ballet and National. After graduating NBS, Rebecca went to dance professionally in Portugal and Greece. Eventually, returning to the UK to open RW dance. Rebecca retuned to training gaining a BA hons degree with Qualified Teachers Status ( QTLS ). Rebecca is dedicated to teaching young people dance to a high standard with a 100% pass rate in Graded Examinations with ISTD and RAD.
RAD tc, NBS dip tc, AISTD, BBO, QTLS
Teachers
Miss Kirsty
Teacher of Street, Ballet, Tap,
Lyrical and Jazz
Hello everyone,
I started off my dance career at a young age beginning ballet, tap, modern and freestyle at the age of six.
After competing for 10 years and winning the British Isles freestyle championships title, I went on to study professionally at Merseyside Dance and Drama centre in Liverpool, graduating with distinction and CDE teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern.
My first step as being a professional dancer was for Patrice Marquees productions in Lebanon. I went on to work as a dancer for celebrity cruises completing three contracts with them travelling around Alaska, South America, Caribbean, Canada and America. I performed in a variety of productions such as Simply Ballroom, iBroadway, Boogie wonderland Celebrate the word, Groove and Sizzle.
I returned to the UK and went onto to perform in pantomimes such as Peter Pan at Hull New Theatre for Qudos productions.
I was then asked to choreograph dances for the Cbbc television program the 4 o clock club.
After a successful career as a professional dancer I decided to come back to teaching at RW dance and in a varies Primary schools across the North West.
Miss Abbiegail
Teacher of Street, Acrobatics, Lyrical , Modern and Tap
Miss Abbiegail started her training at 5 years old at The Kelly Shirley School of Dance, training in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, commercial and acrobatics. Abbiegail attended the Dance World Cup and became a gold, silver and bronze medalist for Team England. Abbiegail has also worked closely with the characters of Disneyland Paris where she fronted a Disney Pre-parade. Abbiegail gained a place at Preston’s College Dance where she gained her ISTD Teaching qualifications in Modern Theatre and Tap Dance. Abbiegail also achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Dance and Teaching. Abbiegail has recently obtained a BSc (Hons) degree in School Sport and Sport Coaching. Abbiegail is working towards her PGCE with qualified teacher status. Abbiegail is dedicated to teaching young people at a high standard with respect and determination.
Miss Shelley
Teacher of Ballet, Tap, Lyrical and Jazz
Miss Shelley teaches Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe and Tap to our senior dancers. Miss Shelley has been at RW for 6 years teaching our lovely students.
Here’s Miss Shelley’s journey:
Miss Shelley is born and bred in Newton-le-Willows and loves teaching in her local town!
Originally trained at Elizabeth Hill in St Helens Shelley went on to train in Musical Theatre at Liverpool Theatre School. After Graduating Shelley worked as a lead vocalist and a singer/dancer for P and O Cruises,Carnival and Princess Cruises for over 6 years. She returned to land to begin teaching along with TV/film work.
Shelley has now moved into casting singers and dancers for events and cruise ships for Pop Up Global in the Uk and the UAE. Alongside teaching at RW dance.
Miss Eva
Teacher of Ballet, Tap, Lyrical and Jazz
Hi everybody,
Miss Eva here and I am really looking forward to getting to know all of the team at RWDance after joining the team in Dec 23!
For now, here’s a bit of information so you guys can get to know me…
I’ve been dancing since I was three years old doing RAD Ballet, and ISTD Tap and Modern. At 16 years old, I started working towards my ISTD Teaching qualifications in modern, tap, and then later ballet alongside my studies at sixth form college doing a C-Tech in Performing Arts. At 18 years old I accepted my place at Northern Ballet School in Manchester, where I have trained as a professional dancer for the past 3 years and graduated this year. During my time in dance training I have had the privilege to work with lots of industry professionals and gain opportunities such as, performing in local pantomimes, dancing at the Sage in Gateshead with Phoenix Theatre Dance, Music Videos, and performing in many productions at The Dancehouse, Manchester (home of Northern Ballet School).
I hope that gives you a little insight into me, and I can’t wait to see you all in the studio for some joyful, hardworking, dance classes!