Rushden & Higham
Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School Rushden is one of our oldest schools. Based in the heart of Rushden town centre our Rushden school teaches a variety of classes including our show team but also some technique classes including Contemporary and Acro.
Starlight Rushden produces two major full scale productions each year. The school embodies all the essence of a Starlight school making performances fun and seeing the students improve year on year.
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Rushden & Higham Faculty
Rhianna Davies
Teacher
Rhianna has been training at Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School since 2009. She started teaching in November 2019 and is now the teacher for Starlight Daventry and Starlight Rushden. Rhianna has taken many classes that Starlight has offered over the past 15 years and trained in RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap and Modern, Pointe, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Commercial, Contemporary, Street Dance, Acro and others. Rhianna has also completed exams in Ballet, Modern, Tap and Contemporary. In August 2020, Rhianna completed her training in the Acrobatic Arts and became a qualified teacher in Acro, which she teaches in our Kettering, Corby and Rushden schools. She has won national competitions with Starlight Kettering and taken part in many production shows, drama shows, singing and review shows, as well as taking part in local and larger events such as performing at the Royal Albert Hall and Disneyland Paris.
Claire Day AISTD, ABD (aff)
Teacher
Claire started dancing at the age of 2 and attended the Hammond School in Chester where at an early age she found her love for dance and realised performing and teaching was in her blood. In 2007, Claire qualified at Margaret Howard Theatre College (now Momentum Performing Arts Academy) with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, becoming a teacher of Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre Dance. Claire specialises in preparing students for examinations with the ISTD and ABD and has a 100% pass rate. She has performed with the English Youth Ballet and Liverpool Proscenium Youth Ballet as well as performances on stages across the country. After working at Disneyland Paris, Claire returned to the UK where she focused on continuing her development with teaching qualifications, and joined Starlight in 2010 as Head of Technique.
Natalie Částka BA(Hons)
Teacher
Natalie has been performing since the age of four. After appearing in productions with various local theatre companies, she went on to complete her BA (Hons) in Acting for Theatre, Film and Television from the Arts Institute at Bournemouth. Since graduating, Natalie continues to work as a professional actress, and has toured extensively in the UK and Ireland, and has performed a one-woman play in the USA. She also danced in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and has appeared in several music videos and short films. Natalie has also lent her voice to many audiobooks, magazines and articles for the RNIB. Natalie began teaching our drama classes in January 2014, and private vocal lessons in 2019. As well as directing our drama productions, she also writes all of the scripts.
Caitlin Kerrison BA(Hons)
Teacher
Caitlin Kerrison BA(Hons) trained in a wide range of styles including contemporary, ballet, tap, jazz, modern theatre dance and hip hop. Caitlin qualified at Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works and Performers College. She has a strong performing portfolio including working as a dancer for Becky Hill, Natasha Hamilton (Atomic Kitten) and Kimberley Wyatt (Pussycat Dolls). Caitlin's credits also including performances at Wembley Arena, Heart FM, Move It, Can You Dance and various tours/festivals.
Emma ross
Rushden school manager
Emma joined starlight in 2026 as the rushden school manager and is excited to start supporting the school, and working to build classes and business, Emma has an extensive background working with children at police cadets, northampton college, and the national autistic society.
Where to Find Us
Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School Rushden
Unit 4 Albert Rd,
Rushden NN10 0BD
