Rise Studios

ISTD

Make the Grade!

We work towards ISTD Dance examinations in all our ballet, modern and tap classes.

A qualified ISTD examiner visits the school twice a year, as and when the students are ready. These exams are by no means compulsory but give you a great indication of how your child is progressing, and they get a lovely certificate to prove it! When they reach the higher grades these exams also count towards UCAS points.

For more information on ISTD exams and syllabus please click HERE.


Netmums winner

Your Way to Success

Dance and Drama Schools in Watford and Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. You can see all our latest news here on this page!

One visit to the school will highlight the friendships and team spirit between students, with a real passion for dance and the Performing Arts! We perform in numerous annual events and you may have seen us recently at the Watford and Ricky Canal Festivals, Croxley Revels, Chorleywood Village Day, Watford Drama Festival and Ricky Christmas Evening to name a few!

Our toddler classes, Tappy Toes WON BEST Pre-school class voted for by Netmums users! Thank-you to everyone who voted, we are very proud, and our Adult Classes won BEST class for you! Check out www.netmums.com

Tappy Toes was also nominated for the following categories- BEST Children’s Party Entertainment, BEST national Pre-schooler development activity and Most outstanding activity leader (South)- Claire Munday, in the What’s on 4 Little Ones  Awards, and was a finalist in the Awards!

We have joined forces with South Herts College to become part of their Children’s University, which encourages after school learning. Your Way to Success! If you are a member of the Children’s University please bring your CU Passport in to your lessons and we will stamp it for you! If you would like to be part of the Children’s University please click on this link CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY or ask your school for more details on how to join.

Dance Studio Owners Association