The Riley School of Dance
NEWS
Good Luck Ananya Gopalakrishnan
February 2019
Ananya was nominated last year to perform in the I.D.T.A tap grade awards in Manchester, for her excellent work in grade 5 tap.
Thank you to the Riley School.......
December 2018
We raised over £100.00 for the Doncaster R.S.P.C.A. Mrs Tucker kindly came and collected our donation.
Kiyomi Knowles sails away on board
MS Boudicca
July 2018
Former pupil Kiyomi Knowles Bridgett sails away with Mirage Show Productions on board MS Boudicca on a world cruise travelling for 10 months.
Kiyomi left the Riley School of Dance at 18yrs of age and won a place at London studios where she graduated with a top degree.
This will be Kiyomi's first job...hard graft, determination and focus are all qualities that have enabled her to succeed.
We are delighted that years of training and hard work have paid off and Kiyomi can enjoy living the experience of a life with a company.
You really deserve this opportunity. Congratulations Kiyomi.
What a Fabulous Evening at Cast with ...Pasha and Anna
May 2018
It was a privilege for the Riley team to be part of this exciting show, performing with Strictly dancers Pasha and Anna.
The routine looked just right and it was a moment to remember!
The “Magic Within” production performed by the Riley School of Dance of Doncaster Raises £1,450 for the Jasmine Centre
July 2016
12 months of choreography, rehearsals, sewing costumes and making scenery for over 100 pupils aged from 3 to 18 years culminated in three spectacular shows that were held back in July 2016 at CAST in Doncaster, raising £1,450 for The Jasmine Centre in Doncaster, which provides breast screening services to help with the early detection of breast cancer.
The Riley School of Dance has raised over £50,000 for various charities over many years and is not only a widely respected and established dance school but also has a proven record of teaching their pupils respect and social responsibility.
Julie Riley, teacher and choreographer said ”The show ‘Magic Within’ was a memorable event and I would like to say a huge thank you to The Riley School, teachers, pupils and parents for supporting the show and this very worthy cause.”
DONCASTER DANCE SCHOOL RAISE OVER £9,500 IN MEMORY OF LOCAL TEENAGER
February 2013
The school were devastated when they lost a pupil back in 2011 from pancreatic cancer. Bethany Fitzpatrick, aged just 14, was a much loved member of the school and this loss motivated The Riley School, their pupils and parents into making a difference.
The show "A Magical Smile" was created in memory of Bethany, who loved performing in all of our shows. She was a true spirit who came alive when the curtain came up. We will always remember her with a Magical Smile.
Four spectacular shows were held in February 2013 at The Civic Theatre, raising over £9,500 for Cancer Research UK’s life saving work into pancreatic cancer.
Over the months, alongside creating “A Magical Smile” they also bag packed at local supermarkets and recorded a CD in memory of Beth, “Shine Down,” which is still available to download via iTunes.
Andrea Day from Cancer Research UK said “The Riley School has an outstanding reputation in the world of dance and performing arts but this kind of commitment to our life saving work makes them a very special organisation. They have requested that this donation goes to Professor John Neoptolemos who heads up our ESPAC-4 Trial into pancreatic cancer and we have been privileged to arrange this on their behalf. We would like to say a huge thank you to The Riley School, teachers, pupils and parents while taking time to remember Bethany”
Julie Riley, teacher and choreographer said ”The show ‘A Magical Smile’ was a wonderful tribute to a beautiful pupil who will be remembered fondly – our Beth.”
