Expert, unequalled tuition in the performing
arts.
Expert, unequalled tuition in the performing arts.
For ages 3 and above in Chichester & West Sussex
Ballet
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Modern
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Tap
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Jazz
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Contemporary
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Drama
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Acrobatic Arts
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Musical Theatre
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PBT
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Ballet | Modern | Tap | Jazz | Contemporary | Drama | Acrobatic Arts | Musical Theatre | PBT |
Professional, fun and inclusive dance training in Chichester
Unlock your child's potential in dance and the performing arts at Chichester's premiere performing arts school. At Ruth Stein School of Dance, we specialise in preparing students for success in dance exams and auditions, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to pursue their dreams.
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Private Tuition
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Children's Classes
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Dance & Drama Classes
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The DANS Academy
“This is a lovely dance school . Professionalism, poise and enjoyment are all encouraged in all types of dance. We have seen real improvement all-round in our daughter , who has developed in different dance styles alongside her ballet.”
Discover the perfect Chichester dance school for your child
At Ruth Stein School of Dance, we offer experienced and dedicated teachers and small class sizes for personalised attention. With a proven track record of success and a comprehensive training programme, we help each student shine. Our inclusive and enriching environment ensures that every child, from beginners to advanced dancers, gets to experience the joy of dance. Join our dance family today and watch your child's passion for dance flourish.
100% Exam pass rate
Committed to students' goals
RAD ISTD & LAMDA registered teachers
35+ Years in the business
High-achieving & comprehensive
Professional, fun
& inclusive
Timetable of Chichester Dance Lessons
“My daughter has danced with Ruth Stein for 6 years; since the age of 4. Ruth and her staff have always been so professional, welcoming and have such huge dedication to each and every student and their family. My daughter loves her lessons and dances 4 times a week in different classes. She particularly loves her one to one lessons with Ruth who has choreographed a bespoke dance for competition dancing. I thoroughly recommend this dance school!”
Meet our team of Chichester dance teachers
Our team consists of highly experienced and passionate teachers who are dedicated to providing the highest quality of training to our students. With diverse backgrounds in professional dance and extensive knowledge in various styles and techniques, they bring a wealth of expertise to each class. Above all, our teachers are committed to nurturing each student's unique talents and helping them reach their full potential.
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Ruth Egerton-Stein ARAD Dip PDTD RTS PTLLS
PRINCIPAL
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Following her training at the Royal Ballet School Ruth spent 11 years in repertoire theatre in Germany performing musicals, classical ballets, operas and operettas. Following the births of her children, Ruth gained her teaching qualification from the Royal Academy of Dance. Her 36-year teaching career has offered her the variety to teach and learn across the board, from 3-year-old beginners to vocational students and in further education at BA and MA levels.
Ruth's students have been offered places to train at Royal Ballet School, Elmhurst, Tring Park, London Contemporary Dance School, Laine Theatre Arts, Millenium Performing Arts, Bird College, Performers College, London Studio Centre, Laban, Northern Ballet School, Hamburg Ballet School, Ballet Theatre UK, Royal Academy of Dance, Chichester University.
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Natalia Shchelokova BsHON eqv PDTD RAD RTS ISTD DDE
BALLET
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Natalia has always taken a keen interest in sharing her skills and knowledge with others. Her journey in teaching began by coaching repertoire to new members of the Moscow City Ballet during her time as a professional ballet dancer there.
Later, Natalia graduated from the Moscow Academy of Theatrical Arts as a ballet teacher in the Vaganova method and as a choreographer. In 2007, Natalia relocated to the UK with her husband and two children. She then graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with a Professional Dancers Teaching Diploma and achieved RAD Recognised Teacher Status.
During that same year, Natalia had the fortune of meeting Ruth Egerton-Stein and began teaching ballet and repertoire at her school in West Sussex. Natalia firmly believes that every child is unique and, with inspiration and encouragement, can achieve their best. She is a strong advocate of safe teaching practices and is dedicated to helping her students realise their dreams.
Natalia has also developed a unique curriculum for adult ballet classes, promoting fitness and bringing joy and excitement to generations of ballet enthusiasts. Her interest in ballet methodology led her to study the DDE ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet Syllabus and PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique).
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Nicola Furnell
DRAMA
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Nicola has a degree in English and Drama and trained at Central School of Speech and Drama. She has a broad experience of acting and directing. She has been a Drama teacher and Head of Deaprtment for over 20 years. She has been a LAMDA teacher working for private schools for 5 years. She has directed large scale productions for young people and helped to facilitate young people in many theatre opportunities.
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Litasha Davies
MODERN, TAP, ACRO, MUSICAL THEATRE & JAZZ
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Litasha started dancing at the young age of 2 and a half years old. Throughout the years Litasha has competed in several dance festivals including the All Englands and has performed in many shows and pantomimes. She went on to further her studies in dance at Southdowns College where she gained a Diploma and an AS in dance and then went on to Chichester College where she graduated with an HNC in dance and completed her DDI/ DDE in Modern, Tap & Ballet.
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Beth Appleton
TOTS, BALLET & OUTREACH
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I started dancing with Ruth Stein at the age of 15. At that point, ballet was my passion and Ruth nurtured that passion and helped me develop my skills over the next few years. During my time with Ruth, my passion for dancing began to focus on education and teaching of dance. Again, Ruth saw this and helped me explore this by assisting classes with her and honing my experience and knowledge so that I could apply for the Royal Academy of Dance’s Ballet Education undergraduate course.
I successfully completed the course and went on the work professionally as a ballet teacher in and around South West London for 7 years until the coast drew me back. Of course, I reached out to Ruth to see if there were any teaching opportunities at the school.
Now I’m back in Chichester, I want nothing more than to continue the excellence of the standard of teaching that is expected at Ruth Stein’s School of Dance. I’m very excited to be starting to teach with her again and to help encourage the love of dance that I had instilled in me through Ruth’s classes.
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Jo Turner
A closer look at the Ruth Stein School of Dance in Chichester
Founded by the former professional ballerina Ruth Stein, the Ruth Stein School of Dance has been a beacon of excellence in dance education for over three decades. Based in the heart of Chichester, we are dedicated to providing top-notch training in various dance styles, acrobatic arts and drama, underpinned by a philosophy that values creativity, discipline, and joy in dance. Our mission is to inspire each student to realise their potential as dancers and as confident and expressive individuals. We pride ourselves on a supportive community atmosphere, where students and their families feel welcome and encouraged at every step of their
journey. We believe that every child has the potential to excel in dance. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can explore their creativity, develop their technical skills, and grow as performers. We value discipline, hard work, and dedication as essential elements of success in dance, but also emphasise the importance of finding joy and passion in what we do. Our goal is to instil a love for dance and the performing arts in our students that will last a lifetime, whether they choose to pursue it professionally or simply as a form of self-expression.
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Why choose the Ruth Stein School of Dance?
At Ruth Stein School of Dance, we welcome dancers aged 3 and above and of all levels — from beginners to advanced. Our goal is to inspire and cultivate a lifelong love of dance in each student.
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Every child is unique with their own strengths and passions. Our approach goes beyond just teaching technique—we strive to nurture each student's individual talent, helping them reach their full potential.
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Our team consists of highly qualified teachers, including many former professional dancers and our founder, Ruth Stein, a former professional dancer. They are dedicated to providing top-quality training in a supportive and encouraging environment.
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With small class sizes, students receive personalised attention and guidance. This ensures they master a variety of dance styles, from ballet and jazz to contemporary, modern, tap, acrobatic arts, and drama.
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100% Exam Pass Rate: Our students consistently achieve exceptional results.
Long-Term Commitment: The majority of our students start at age 3 and stay with us until advanced 2 and grade 8, a testament to how much they love being part of our school.
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We focus on developing performance skills and stage presence, as well as technical training.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a professional dancer or simply wants to learn for fun, we provide a positive, inclusive, and enriching experience for every student.