Ribble Valley Dance

Ribble Valley Dance Dance studios in the heart of Clitheroe, Lancs. Classes in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary Jazz, Theatre Dance & Dance Fitness. Exams & Performances for all ages.

IDTA Qualified specialists in theatre dance training. Est. 2010 With two custom designed dance studios based at the heart of Clitheroe, we are a friendly, professional dance school dedicated to nurturing young talent and enthusiasm. Offering IDTA training in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatrecraft and Musical Theatre. We support our theatre dance syllabus with the Alixa Flexibility & Progressing Ba

llet Technique methods. For Adult dancers of all ages, we offer classes in Ballet, Tap & Jazz, along with Pilates, Zumba Gold and dance fitness classes. The school has been established for many years (previously known as Mary Waddington School of Dancing), becoming Ribble Valley Dance in 2010 under the current Principal Lindsay Pollard. Lindsay is an IDTA Fellow & Theatre Examiner, offering professional training in a wide variety dance subjects, and is also a Choreographer for musical theatre and commercial projects. Students are offered opportunities to perform on stage in our school productions, along with other stage work, charity and commercial events. Our students regularly go on to attend vocational colleges and training schools, with our dancers having undertaken training at Royal Ballet School Associates, Northern Ballet, Phil Winstons Theatre Works, Wilkes Academy, Edgehill University, Sylvia Young Theatre School, Mountview Theatre School and more. Many have gone on to accept professional theatre contracts. We also celebrate that our students are often selected to dance at the annual IDTA Theatre Awards with a number of successful Special Commendations. Whether you are looking for an opportunity for your child to develop confidence and build friendships, or you have a budding professional dancer, Ribble Valley Dance are able to provide the support and training that your child needs. Contact us with queries regarding classes either via our page, or by email [email protected]

Our adult classes are back 🤩Whether you’re returning to dance, trying something completely new, or just looking for an h...
08/09/2026

Our adult classes are back 🤩

Whether you’re returning to dance, trying something completely new, or just looking for an hour in the week that’s yours, there’s a place for you at RVD.

From ballet and jazz to tap and more, our adult classes are friendly, welcoming and open to a range of experience levels.

Swipe to see our current adult timetable.

See a class you’d like to try? Send us a message and we’ll help you get started.

Today we officially began our Future Dance Teachers Programme with this lovely group of dancers. 🤩Over the coming months...
06/09/2026

Today we officially began our Future Dance Teachers Programme with this lovely group of dancers. 🤩

Over the coming months, they’ll be developing the skills that sit behind great teaching, from communication and confidence to leadership, responsibility and supporting younger dancers in the studio.

Alongside their training sessions, they’ll also gain valuable hands on experience assisting in classes and putting everything they learn into practice.

Such an exciting first step for our 2026/27 cohort and we can’t wait to watch them grow throughout the year. 💜

Embody Future Dance Teachers

New to Ribble Valley Dance? You’re in the right place. Ribble Valley Dance has been part of the Clitheroe dance communit...
05/09/2026

New to Ribble Valley Dance? You’re in the right place.

Ribble Valley Dance has been part of the Clitheroe dance community since 2010, when Principal Lindsay Pollard took over the long established Mary Waddington School of Dance and continued its proud tradition of dance training in the Ribble Valley.

Today, we welcome dancers of all ages and experience levels into a friendly, supportive environment where they can learn, grow and enjoy being part of our dance school.

We know starting somewhere new can feel like a big step, so we’re here to make joining us as easy and welcoming as possible from the very beginning.

Whether you’re looking for your little one’s very first class, returning to dance after a break or searching for somewhere to continue your training, we’d love to help you find the right place to start.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a trial, we’d love to hear from you.

🩰 [email protected]
🎭 www.ribblevalleydance.com

Our Autumn Term class availability is here 🎭We have a range of classes available for preschoolers, children, teens and a...
03/09/2026

Our Autumn Term class availability is here 🎭

We have a range of classes available for preschoolers, children, teens and adults across Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Theatre Dance and more.

This post highlights some of our current classes and availability, but it isn’t our full timetable. 🤩

If you’re looking for a particular class, age group or dance style, please get in touch and we can let you know what we currently have available.

We’d love to help you find the right class ✨

A brand new dance year begins and we’re so excited to welcome everyone back to Ribble Valley Dance.We can’t wait for ano...
01/09/2026

A brand new dance year begins and we’re so excited to welcome everyone back to Ribble Valley Dance.

We can’t wait for another year of learning, growing in confidence, making memories and, of course, plenty of dancing. 🩰

Whether you’re returning to RVD or joining us for the first time, we’re so happy to have you with us.

Here’s to 2026/27! 🥂

🌟 Introducing our Future Dance Teachers Programme 🌟This September, eight of our dancers will begin this year’s Future Da...
27/08/2026

🌟 Introducing our Future Dance Teachers Programme 🌟

This September, eight of our dancers will begin this year’s Future Dance Teachers Programme at Ribble Valley Dance.

The programme is designed for dancers aged 11+ who are interested in learning more about the world of dance teaching. It gives students the opportunity to develop their confidence, leadership skills and understanding of what goes into planning and delivering a dance class.

Alongside their own training, they’ll begin gaining valuable experience assisting in classes, learning how to communicate with younger dancers and developing the skills needed to become thoughtful, confident future teachers.

Places for this year’s programme at Ribble Valley Dance have been offered to dancers aged 12+, and our 2026/27 cohort is now full.

We’re so excited to welcome this group and support them as they take their first steps into dance teaching. 💖

If you’d love to be part of one of our future programmes, please get in touch to be added to our waiting list. 📩

✨ For the young performers who love to dance, perform and take to the stage…Junior Theatre Dance brings together the ene...
26/08/2026

✨ For the young performers who love to dance, perform and take to the stage…

Junior Theatre Dance brings together the energy of dance with the performance and storytelling of musical theatre and stage.

Students will explore fun choreography while developing confidence, expression, coordination and stage presence in a friendly, encouraging class.

Whether they already love performing or are just beginning to find their confidence, this is a lovely class for letting personality shine ✨

🎭 Ages 5–9
🎭 Tuesdays 5.00–5.45pm
🎭 Open to new and existing students

Book a trial via Bookwhen or get in touch with us to find out more.

Our Autumn Term begins on Tuesday 1st September 🤩We’re so looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Ribble Valley Da...
25/08/2026

Our Autumn Term begins on Tuesday 1st September 🤩

We’re so looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Ribble Valley Dance for a new term of dancing, learning and making memories together. We’ve got lots to look forward to this term!

Whether you’re returning to your usual classes or joining us for the very first time, we can’t wait to see you in the studio. 💜🩰

It might be time to return to the barre… 🩰We’re introducing Adult Ballet Progression, a class for adults aged 18+ with p...
24/08/2026

It might be time to return to the barre… 🩰

We’re introducing Adult Ballet Progression, a class for adults aged 18+ with previous ballet experience around Grade 4/5 level.

Whether you danced years ago or have been looking for the right opportunity to get back into class, this will be a welcoming space to rebuild technique, regain confidence and enjoy ballet again. ✨

We’d love to hear from anyone who might be interested in joining us. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch and we’ll keep you updated.

📩 [email protected]

Starting a new dance class can feel like a big step, whatever your age. 🩰You might have been looking forward to it for w...
22/08/2026

Starting a new dance class can feel like a big step, whatever your age. 🩰

You might have been looking forward to it for weeks, feel a little nervous walking through the door, or be somewhere in between.

At Ribble Valley Dance, we’ve welcomed many new students over the years, from those taking their very first dance class to those returning after time away. One thing we’ve learnt is that there’s no perfect way to begin. 🌟

You don’t need to arrive feeling completely confident or knowing exactly what to expect. Sometimes, turning up and giving it a go is more than enough for that first class.

And you might just surprise yourself. 💙

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