Welcome to RCBS
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
RCBS was built on the premise of Community. We provide quality dance instruction in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment. Our aim is to bring the Arts to those who do not have easy access, in the Russell/Embrun area, and beyond.
Our Story
Founded in 2015 by Tricia Bouvier-Harps, then under the direction of Cass Marks since 2024, Russell Children's Ballet School has grown beyond just being "That Ballet School". The teachers that Tricia trusted her students to are still teaching at RCBS, and are joined by Student Teachers who have been trained by RCBS staff. From Ballet, Tap and Jazz, the offering at RCBS has grown to include Hip Hop, Modern/Contemporary, Pilates and soon to include Musical Theatre!
We look forward to continuing Tricia's vision and grow with the needs of the community.
Meet The Team
Teachers
Miss Cass is excited to be back teaching this year, after taking some time to learn the ins and outs of the studio! Taking on the ballet technique classes is a special passion for her. She has been teaching for a really long time, and finds the studio to be her truly happy place, no matter where in the world she is teaching/dancing!
Cass Marks - RAD-RTS, CBTS, Silver Swans
Owner/Director
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Theresa Ramsarup​
Jazz/Tap Director
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Tracy Mitchell - RAD-RTS
Teacher
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Philippa Twigg - RAD-RTS, PBT
Artistic Director &
Founder Russell Children's Ballet Company
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Lina Di Iorio
Teacher
Student and Junior Teachers
Promise Gabie
Student Teacher
Abigail Kibbee
Student Teacher
Danika Vandekemp
Junior Teacher
Abby Douma
Student Teacher
Chloe Kozera
Student Teacher
Assistants
Averie Alexander
Zoe Graveline
Penelope Leonard
Charity Croskery
Abi Kibbee
Leona Maalouli
Isabelle Faucher
Elizabeth Kuntz
Katie Mahaney
Facility
With over 4000 sq ft of space, RCBS has 3 studios with Sprung floors, a lobby for parents to sit and catch up, space for the dancers to do homework and have a snack between classes as well as 3 spacious change rooms.