About Royal City School of Ballet and Jazz
Established in 1979 by Patricia McLeod, RCSB follows the RAD syllabus for ballet, ISTD for Modern Jazz and Acrobatic Arts and ADTA for Acro. (See links on our Home page for these organizations).
We have a serious, but non-competitive attitude in our approach to the teaching of dance. Progress only flourishes in a disciplined, yet positive and cheerful atmosphere.
Careers after RCSB. Students from RCSB have gone on to programs at NBS and subsequently the company, RWB school, Dutch National Ballet, Quinte Ballet School, Italia Conti Theatre in England, University of Windsor Theatre, Ryerson University, York University, George Brown Sheridan and more. Others have performed leading roles in major theatres, TV series and independent movies, or pursued careers as dance teachers, dance company administration and physiotherapy.
Many younger students have performed with Ballet Jorgen’s youth touring and local casts and in RCMPI musical productions.
Why choose Royal City School of Ballet and Jazz?
Royal City School of Ballet and Jazz is a well-established experienced dance school (in 1979) - 47 years and counting!
Teachers are mature and experienced - Students assist only in classes, they do not teach the classes.
A full-scale Performance is held every three years enabling RCSB to focus on the learning of the art form of dance.
Opportunities for dance examinations with organizations holding a high world-wide standard.
Age-appropriate dance movements, music attire and costumes.
Live pianist accompaniment for some classes.
Dance at RCSB is a drop-off activity so that students are not distracted by the presence of parents or siblings.
Parents are invited to observe classes twice yearly during the three week Open Houses in December and May/June. In a Performance year, the Performance supplants the Open House.
Our Staff
BRANDI MATHESON
DIRECTOR RAD - RTS, A.I.S.T.D., Acrobatic Arts Certified (AAC2), PBT L1
Ms. Matheson holds registered teacher status with the Royal Academy of Dancing. Registered teachers follow a voluntary Code of Professional Conduct endorsed by the Council for Dance Education and Training (UK) and other leading dance organizations. She is also a registered teacher with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, having attained Associate status and has achieved her Advanced executant exam with Distinction in the Modern Theatre Dance Branch. Both the R.A.D. and the I.S.T.D. offer a well-regulated high international standard of training. She is a certified (Level Two) Acrobatic Arts teacher and is NCCP trained. Ms. Matheson is a certified PBT teacher (Progressing Ballet Technique).
Ms. Matheson continues her professional development, attending seminars, workshops and Teacher’s Professional Development courses at the National Ballet School as well as the professional associations with which she is affiliated. (See Home Page for links to these organizations).
MELODY TSENG
B.A. Honours, RAD Adv 1 Executant, PBT 1
Melody is an experienced and passionate educator of children. she has extensive training in ballet and visual arts with years of teaching experience in a private school setting. Melody is currently continuing her formal teacher training with the RAD TTP program.
AMANDA TARRERO
Amanda brings to the studio over 14 years of intensive dance training, performance experience and dance instruction of youth and children. She trained at the Escuela Nacional de Ballet de Cuba, the Escuela Nacional de Danza de Cuba, and the Escuela Nacional de Artes (ENA); (National Ballet TP, National Dance TP, NS of Arts (ENA and Contemporary DC).
Her teaching emphasizes proper technique while creating a respectful, supportive learning environment within the studio. Amanda's motivation and high energy are a great asset to the studio.
Support Staff
Tonny Bulionis - Pianist
Gregson Lodge - Pianist
Christena Jones - Reception
Liz Peter - Reception
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Patricia McLeod was the founder of Royal City School of Ballet & Jazz. Trained in London, England at the Bush Davies Theatre School. R.A.D. Solo Seal executant. R.A.D. Life Member. I.S.T.D Associate in Modern Theatre, Cecchetti ballet and Imperial ballet. Founding member of RCMPI. Former Board member of the Guelph Arts Council.