Rhythm Nation Associates Bury

A huge thank you to Paulo for a fantastic workshop today with our Bury Associates today! We are so lucky to have a west end legend as our guest!

Todays West End workshop with Paulo…
From the new Musical MRS DOUBTFIRE which is currently at the Opera House in Manchester, and then will be moving to a theatre in London’s west end in 2023.

Today Paulo will be taking a Legally Blonde workshop 🕺💃💅🏻

Term Dates 2022 / 2023

Our Associates starts back on Sunday 4th September @ Simmons school of dance.
10am - 3pm
We can’t wait to see you all!!!’

We’re excited to announce we have a cast member from the new musical Mrs Doubtfire! Taking a Musical Theatre Workshop with our associates this autumn!
How exciting!!!!!!

Jodie Steele ⭐️ SIX - WICKED - HEATHERS ⭐️ We’re excited to announce the first of many guest West End performers, who will be joining our associates to take workshops with our students in 2022!!!

Well done to everyone who auditioned for our Bury/Manchester associates today!!! We were super impressed with the talent ⭐️

Aaron Parker (founder of RHYTHM NATION EVENTS and director of RHYTHM NATION ASSOCIATES)
Aaron Graduated from Laine Theatre Arts in 2010 with a distinction in his Diploma in professional musical theatre. Since graduating Aaron has performed all around the world in theatre’s and arena’s, for audiences of 500 to 30,000 people.working along side: Meryl Streep, CHER, ‪Dionne Warwick‬, Arlene Philips, Colin Firth, Ben Elton, Jenna Coleman, ‪Brian May‬ and many more.

Aaron’s credits also include: Mamma Mia 2!: HERE WE GO AGAIN! Featured dancer, Singin’ in the Rain (Pitlochry Festival Theatre), “A-Rab” in the 2016 production of West Side Story (Kilworth House Theatre). Pepper in Mamma Mia! (International Tour, including: South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Dubai and Singapore.) Roger in Grease (Ljubliana Festival, Slovenia) Ensemble in We Will Rock You (World Arena Tour) Ensemble in White Christmas (Pitlochry Festival Theatre) Ensemble understudy Goody & Schlomo in FAME! (UK Tour) 

Concerts Include: Featured Dancer/Vocalist in “Go Local” (Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park), A Tribute To Danny La Rue (London Palladium) and Principle Vocalist for Yamaha Orchestra (Birmingham Symphony Hall), Featured Dancer in “Greatest Show” N.E.C Birmingham.

Choreography includes: Beauty & the Beast (UK productions, pantomime), sense of variety & SHOWMAN (Talent artistic group), Dream Bingo (Advert)  Northern Ballet school (American Musical Masters, musical) Phil Winstons, "The Works". FLASH MOB Glamour, Daegu South Korea.

TV & Films include: Featured ensemble in Mamma Mia 2! “HERE WE GO AGAIN”, FREEMANS commercial (GATE Films), Simon in Coronation Street (ITV), Featured dancer with ‪Snow Patrol‬ (Music Video), Played “Dave” in Made In The Eighties.

Aaron also teaches and lectures at Northern Ballet School, Leeds Conservatoire and Institute of contemporary theatre.

Thank you to .images for this image 📸 🕺

GUEST TEACHER - Sunday 8th May

JAZZ - BEN HARRIS

Ben trained at the Hammond School, Chester

Theatre work includes: The Winter’s Tale and The Life Of Galileo at the Library Theatre Manchester; the Disney musical AIDA in Germany; Joel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Theatre Royal (west end). Gus and understudying Tony Manero and Bobby C in the Asian tour of Saturday Night Fever; Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre (West End) covering the role of Sonny. Understudying Ren in Footloose, UK Tour; Never Forget (Take That Musical) UK Tour covering and playing Jose and Ron Freeman; 'Hot Stuff' Leicester Curve; 'Coronation Street' Arena Tour; 'Dirty Dancing' Aldwych Theatre (west end) and UK Tour; 'Anything Goes' Kilworth House; 'Dance Til’ Dawn' Aldwych Theatre (west end) and UK tour.

TV credits include: Justin in Children's Ward (Granada TV); George in The Grand (Granada TV), Prime Suspect (ITV1) and Cracker (ITV1).

RHYTHM NATION ASSOCIATES - Apply Now!
Our associate programme is open to ages 7years to 17 years. We are looking for dancers across the north of the UK, who have a passion for dance in all styles.
You will train with us once a month along side some of the industry’s leading professional dancers, choreographers and tutors.
Working at a professional level on technique, style and discipline.
Our typical day starts at 10am finishing at 3pm, with 30min lunch break in between.
Are aim is to inspire!

Providing performing arts students “up north” the same opportunities and experiences that the south take for granted. And most importantly inspire a new generation of performers. Focusing on the North West of England. [ TRAIN - EXCEL - INSPIRE ]

Email: [email protected]

We are so excited to have workshop taken today by Amy Lawson, known from her time on “THE GREATEST DANCER” with the dance group THE QUEENS 👑

Amy trained at Phil Winston’s Theatreworks Blackpool, graduated in 2014 and headed straight off to Southampton for 2 contracts with Headliners, P&O cruises.
After moving to London, she went on to work with choreographers like Richard Peakman and Gaz Davis. Dancing in Theatre companies across the UK for many years, such as The Ariana Grande Experience and performed a magical Christmas Tour through the London West End theatres, with Anton Du Beke.

Her most recent success was being a member of The Queens, who made it to the Live finals of The Greatest Dancer on BBC 1, being chosen as one of Cheryl’s top 3 finalists. Their most recent work was a collaboration for an advert with Fila Trainers.

For now, her performing has taken a back seat so Amy looks forward to passing on her knowledge and skill set to the next generation of performers in a full out, sassy & friendly workshop!

Another brilliant day with our Bury Associates 🙌🏻😍

Our Bury Associates Music Video Drops TOMORROW!!!

BOOK YOUR AUDITION NOW! Limited places left...

BOOK YOUR AUDITION NOW!!!
EMAIL: [email protected]

Our associate programme is open to ages 7years to 17 years. We are looking for dancers across the north of the UK, who have a passion for dance in all styles.
We train once a month along side some of the industry’s leading professional dancers, choreographers and tutors.
Working at a professional level on technique, style and discipline.
Our typical day starts at 10am finishing at 3pm, with 30min lunch break in between.
Are aim is to inspire! Providing performing arts students “up north” the same opportunities and experiences that the south take for granted. And most importantly inspire a new generation of performers. Focusing on the North West of England. [ TRAIN - EXCEL - INSPIRE ]

Email: [email protected]

Exciting Announcement!!! An incredible opportunity for all dance students in Greater Manchester... we can finally announce our summer school 2021 ⭐️ Taught by industry professionals.

Date: 16th - 20th August 2021
Showcase: Fri 20th August 2021
Venue: Bridgewater Studios, Eccles
Open to ages 7yrs - 17yrs +

Limited places available
BOOK NOW!
Email: [email protected]

Book your audition today.
Email: [email protected]

Rhythm Nation Associates Bury updated their business hours.

BOOK YOUR AUDITION NOW!!!

Our associate programme is open to ages 7years to 17 years. We are looking for dancers across the north of the UK, who have a passion for dance in all styles.
We train once a month along side some of the industry’s leading professional dancers, choreographers and tutors.
Working at a professional level on technique, style and discipline.
Our typical day starts at 10am finishing at 3pm, with 30min lunch break in between.
Are aim is to inspire! Providing performing arts students “up north” the same opportunities and experiences that the south take for granted. And most importantly inspire a new generation of performers. Focusing on the North West of England. [ TRAIN - EXCEL - INSPIRE ]

Email: [email protected]

This Sunday we welcome our associates back in the studio!!!!
We have 3 incredible coaches for you! Ryan, Aaron & Rob

Ryan’s credits include: Ryan Upton is a professional ballet and contemporary dancer and choreographer. He trained at the prestigious Northern Ballet School in Manchester. His first professional contract was dancing as Romeo in Feelgood Theatre Productions Romeo & Juliet. He then moved to America to be part of the contemporary ballet company Mystic Ballet based in Connecticut, performing principal roles such as The Prince in The Nutcracker and Skuttle in The Little Mermaid. He also toured throughout Europe with the company in their contemporary triple bill FLASH in the summer of 2019. Ryan has choreographed whole productions including Feelgood Theatre's summer production of Dracula, which he also performed in. Since returning from the States he has become part of the teaching faculty at The Northern Ballet School and guest teaches in numerous schools and Universities around the country teaching ballet, jazz, contemporary and musical theatre.

Aaron’s Credits include: MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again (film) Singin’ in the Rain (Pitlochry Festival Theatre), “A-Rab” in the 2016 production of West Side Story (Kilworth House Theatre). Pepper in Mamma Mia! (International Tour, including: South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Dubai and Singapore.) Roger in Grease (Ljubliana Festival, Slovenia) Ensemble in We Will Rock You (World Arena Tour) Ensemble in White Christmas (Pitlochry Festival Theatre) Ensemble understudy Goody & Schlomo in FAME! (UK Tour) 

Rob’s credits include: High School Musical, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and most recently Dance Captain in Kinky Boots.

NOT LONG NOW BURY!!!

WOW!!! Not everyday you have teaching you a SAMBA!!!!! 💃
Such a fabulous workshop, and a great experience/opportunity for our associate students!!! We all had a blast!!!
Oti was so kind and giving, and put everyone at ease.... BUT jeeeeeez our abs are on fire 🔥😅
Thank you, thank you, thank you for a fabulous workshop!!!!

Today’s the day!!!! Our Workshop with the one and only OTI MABUSE!!!!
We so excited we can give these great opportunities to our ASSOCIATES 🤩 it won’t be long until we’re back all together, but in the meantime let’s make great memories that will last a lifetime!!!! RN ASSOCIATES us as strong as ever!!! And it’s thanks to all of you!!!

We can’t wait for our associates HAIRSPRAY workshop with the sensational
Sunday 28th February @ 1:30pm

About Lauren...

Lauren trained professionally at Laine Theatre Arts, graduating with her National Diploma in Musical Theatre (TRINITY, London).

Most recently, Lauren played the role of Liz in Drew McOnie’s Strictly Ballroom at the Piccadilly Theatre, Toronto and at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Prior to this she played Dale Tremont in Top Hat at Kilworth House directed and choreographed by Stephen Mear.

Other theatre credits include: Amber, Hairspray (UK Tour); Ensemble/Cover Tara & Pandora in Exposure (St James); Ensemble in Feelin’ in the Mood (Workshop); Ensemble in Dance Til’ Dawn (UK Tour); Swing/Cover Glinda in Wicked (West End); Ensemble/Cover and played the role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5 (UK Tour); Frenchy/Cover Sandy in Grease (UK Tour); Ensemble/Cover Penny Pingleton in Hairspray (UK Tour); Sharpette/Cover Sharpay Evans in Disney's High School Musical (UK Tour); Belle in Beauty in the Beast (Royal Spa Centre Leamington); Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (Princess Theatre); Jemima Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (London Palladium); Young Cosette in Les Misérables (Palace Theatre); title role in Annie (UK Tour); Mugglewump in The Twits (UK Tour).

Television and radio credits include: the role of Vanessa in It's a Girl Thing (Channel 4); Bringer of Sweets (BBC Radio 4). She has also featured as a voice-over artiste for numerous projects including Disney and British Telecom.