Entries by Neil Rigg

Health & Wellbeing at R/A – Nutrition for the performer

Whatever your profession, in order to perform at your best, your body needs to be well fuelled and this is especially prevelent for aspiring professional performers. R/A aims to provide it’s students with a well rounded education, to prepare them for the realities of the performance industry. We invited Nutritionist Josh Dyson, of Nutrition JD, […]

Health & Wellbeing at R/A – Performance Science

R/A Faculty Tim Jarrett has been leading the University of Leeds Strength and Conditioning department for the last 4 years, having previously worked for Sheffield Hallam University and in roles at 3 professional football clubs. ‘My experience ranges from working with Olympic and World-level athletes to those preparing for regional level competitions around the UK. […]

Exciting NEW Intensive Training programme Summer 2020

Are you 11-19 years old and love to dance? Interested in further development of your technique and gaining advice and tips from our industry experts? We have launched a weekend of INTENSIVE classes, lead by expert faculty and R/A Directors.Running across SATURDAY 1ST & SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST 2020, 10am-5pm, you’ll receive full days of training […]

World Ballet Day 2019

Wednesday 23rd October 2019 sees companies from around the world collaborate to celebrate Ballet, posting unique behind the scenes footage and live streamed rehearsals and interviews. At R/A we believe that Ballet is the foundation of all technical dance and is therefore key in creating strong athletic and versatile performance. Students at Renaissance Arts can […]

Renaissance Arts introduces new qualifications for September 2020

We are delighted to announce that students accepted on to our 3 Year Vocational Dance and Musical Theatre courses from September 2020, will have the opportunity to study two new qualifications: •Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Dance/Musical Theatre (September 2020) •ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) • Bursary and funding opportunities available• […]

Graduate Success

Official Video Out Now, “Light Up The Night” by Jamie Berry    Feat Renaissance Arts Graduates Nathan King & Jessica Kewley     Want to Join the Renaissance?   CLICK HERE

Graduate Jordan Hinchliffe returns to Renaissance Arts

Having just returned to the UK from his recent role as Dance Captain in The Bodyguard, Austria, Jordan returned to RA this week to work with the next generation of Musical Theatre professionals, teaching a masterclass to our current students. Jordan embarked on professional training in Dance and Musical Theatre and graduated from Renaissance Arts, […]