Rhythm Nation was launched in April 2019 and has grown into a thriving dance school offering classes across four locations: Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, Banchory and Aberdeen.
We provide high-quality training in Authentic Street Dance, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical and Acro, creating opportunities for dancers of all ages and abilities to develop their skills in a fun, supportive and inspiring environment. For those looking to take their dancing further, we also offer pathways into competitive Street Dance and opportunities to learn from internationally renowned choreographers.
Our classes are open to children aged 2.5+ years, as well as adults who enjoy dancing as a way to keep fit, active and healthy. We pride ourselves on helping every dancer build confidence, make friends and reach their full potential, whether they dance for fun or aspire to compete.
All dancers can take part in two shows each year, showcasing everything they have worked on throughout the season. These performances are always a highlight of the year and a fantastic opportunity for dancers to shine on stage.
As a school, we are incredibly proud to be part of the local communities we serve. We love supporting local events whenever we can, giving our dancers valuable performance opportunities while allowing them to give back to the communities that support us. We feel fortunate to play a role in helping young people grow, develop and create lasting memories through dance.
Recent Achievements
Since opening in 2019, Rhythm Nation has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading dance schools, earning national recognition, industry partnerships and award-winning success.
Awards & Recognition
- 2026 Scottish Dance Awards – Winners of Dance School of the Year.
- 2025 Scottish Dance Awards – Highly Commended as the Best Dance School in Scotland.
- 2024 Aberdeenshire ClubSport Awards – Team of the Year.
- 2024 Dance Awards UK – Dance School of the Year Nominee.
Industry Milestones
- The first dance school to stage its Summer Show at P&J Live, Aberdeen, one of Scotland’s premier entertainment venues.
- Hosted workshops in partnership with the Scottish Ballet during their tours of The Nutcracker and Mary Queen of Scots, providing our dancers with unique learning opportunities from leading industry professionals.
Community Involvement
We are proud to support and perform at a variety of local community events throughout the year, including:
- Happy Days Festival, Aberdeen
- Feein’ Market, Stonehaven
- Laurencekirk Gala
- Laurencekirk Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Mackie Academy Sports Day, Stonehaven
These opportunities allow our dancers to gain valuable performance experience while representing Rhythm Nation within the communities that support us.
Past Achievements
During our first year we have managed to achieve great things such as:
- Qualified and Competed at the UDO World Street Dance Championships 2019.
- Under 12 year old dance team reached the finals of the WORLDS and ranked Top 9 in their category against 24 other qualified teams across the world.
- Principal teacher worked with Mackie Academy where she created and taught their students Nat 5 and Higher Dance, Hip Hop Exams, for free.
- Supported all the local events such as The Feein’ Market, Christmas Lights Event.
- Natasha, and many of the parents of the dancers, volunteered to help The Round Table carry out Bonfire Night and The Santa Sleigh.
During our second year we pushed through the pandemic as a TEAM and continued to achieve great things:
- The first in the area to bring any sort of activity online via zoom on a weekly basis.
- Brought international choreographers online to work with our competitive dancers,
- Offered free sessions to the community as we knew finances started to become worrying for everyone.
- Principal Teacher Natasha was awarded HIGHLY COMMENDED – High Street Hero Award and COMMUNITY SPIRIT Awards – Voluntary Action Aberdeenshire for her efforts in supporting young people in the community during the pandemic.
- Filmed our whole Annual Dance Show that was due to take place in the summer. We created a DVD with 30 performances from all of our classes so family and friends can watch from the safety of their own home and our dancers still got the chance to SHINE.
Lastly, but most importantly – we are a friendly, inviting dance school.
We promote support to our dancers and amongst one another.
Nobody is left behind or left out.
Come and join us and experience what it’s like to, to be part of the
Rhythm Nation.