“A very special school. Every child is made to feel welcome and the standard of teaching is exceptional. ”

“My daughter is absolutely loving her ballet so whatever you are doing, you are doing it right.”

“I could not have wished for a better ballet school for my daughter. RNSD has been a nurturing experience showing support and compassion beyond its remit when needed most. This alongside exceptional quality teaching with amazing results for its dancers is a healthy balance. RNSD is warm, welcoming and serious about the art of dance without pretension. I will always be grateful for everything the teachers here have given my daughter and the friends made. Watching weeks demonstrate the work and enjoyment that is put in by teachers and dancers and this comes together beautifully and professionally in their shows. Coppelia 2022 was an absolute delight!”

“I cannot recommend Rutleigh Norris, and Miss Rosie, highly enough. Iris has been dancing with them since she was 3 years old (now 9) and has grown constantly in confidence and skill. Miss Rosie has that magical thing that few teachers have of always being completely in charge while never seeming cross or impatient. She is nurturing and kind, but also pushes students to achieve their full potential. Iris has also loved the impressive performances put on every few years, they are incredible experiences and of a high standard showing the huge progress students make through the grades. I also value Rosie’s care for the whole person, and her inclusive approach.

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“A wonderful ballet school - exactly the right balance of discipline and technique with inclusivity / enjoyment. The dancers make fabulous progress based on a strong foundation and knowledgeable teachers who are top-class. The shows are an amazing experience for performers and the audience, with the vocational students displaying technique not that short of the professionals - at a fraction of the price. The whole experience is 5 star.”

“Miss Rosie is an exceptional teacher! She is professional, kind and nurturing with her students. My eldest daughter of 6 says that she feels happy and calm when attending her ballet classes and gets pure joy from dancing to the beautiful ballet scores, played by a pianist each week. Ballet allows her the freedom to express herself through dance and RNSD is the perfect place for that.”

“Rutleigh Norris School of Dance gave me so much more than improvement on dance technique, fluidity and overall strength. They gave me long term friends, a safe space to come to and an extremely fun 7 years.
At the beginning of my time at Rutleigh Norris, I was having an incredibly difficult time making friends and finding the confidence to be myself. It has been a year since I left now, and I still find myself thinking fondly on the time I spent with my friends, fellow classmates and teachers.
The teaching style is beyond encouraging and inspiring, the teachers are dedicated to ensuring the students are working hard but also having fun with their dancing.
Thank you for everything you have given me.”

“Our daughter has been with this ballet school for five years now and loves it, and favours it over other dance opportunities she has been given. She finds it a ‘good challenge’ - it is fun but also pushes her. Very inclusive, and so age-appropriate; the lessons for the tiny ballerinas are adorable (I’ve left watching weeks with a face aching from smiles) but also manages to sneakily teach them ballet through role-play! The school is also superbly organised - we have really appreciated how clear their communication is.”

“We can highly recommend Miss Rosie’s dance classes! Both our daughters love the lessons, and Miss Rosie is brilliant with the kids!”