Welcome to RBCI

“a youth collective invested in honouring the art of innovation”

RB Corp. Instruction (RBCI) is a project-based youth collective devoted to the craft and creation of contemporary dance. Established in 2018 by Artistic Director Riley Baldwin, RBCI stands as a passionate platform that inspires the technical and creative development of young, aspiring dancers through its quality craftsmanship.

Riley Baldwin Founder & Artistic Director

Originating from Bundaberg, Riley commenced his full-time studies under Barbara Eversen at the Australian Dance Performance Institute in 2009 before successfully auditioning for the New Zealand School of Dance in 2010, where he majored in contemporary dance.

During his time in Wellington, Riley performed works by Rafael Bonachela (Sydney Dance Company), Garry Stewart (ex-Australian Dance Theatre) and Antony Hamilton (Chunky Move), as part of the School’s annual Graduation Seasons, and received guest tutorage from national and international industry professionals such as Anouk van Dijk, Richard Cilli and Craig Bary. He also worked professionally with acclaimed independent artist Lina Limosani in 2014.

Since graduating in 2013, Riley now embarks on his artistic pursuit by continuously aspiring to develop, nurture and shape his own unique form of movement through his coaching and choreographic endeavours. In 2015, he emphasised this desire by forming Riley Baldwin Youth Projects, before relocating to Brisbane to intensify it. In 2018, RB Corp. Instruction surfaced as a way to further fortify his devotion to the craft and creation of contemporary dance, and to encourage the importance of innovation through upcoming generations.

Riley currently resides at Classical Coaching Australia while continuing to freelance on a very selective basis. He has also been invited to coach at numerous workshops and intensives, and is entrusted to coach students for the Prix de Lausanne — the world's most prestigious international ballet competition held annually in Switzerland.

Accolades

Riley's unique flair has been recognised at numerous events and competitions around the world, aiding students gain national and international awards and company school placements.

— Youth America Grand Prix (Gold, Silver & Bronze Medallists/Top 12)

— Alana Haines Australasian Awards (Finalists)

— BPAC Ballet & Contemporary Scholarships (Runner-Up/Finalists)

— RAD Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (Finalists)

— RAD Advanced 1 Bursary (Choreography Award)

— AICD International Ballet Competition (Finalists)

— Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Scholarship (Finalists)

— In10sity Dance (Choreography Award)

Perspective

Riley is very passionate about his body of work and believes that creative influence is drawn from life experiences, especially from talented artists and choreographers. Over the years Riley has been inspired by works by Malia Johnston, Victoria Columbus, Lina Limosani and more.

His bold persona invigorates students to work to their maximum, exposing their purest abilities. Under his craftsmanship, dancers discover and accept their own divergence, which results in original works of art suited to each individual.

Every session is treated with utmost care, as creating new work also includes the refinement of technical practice. This guarantee takes patience and precision, as a stronger foundation equals stronger results. Through this theory, his ability to extract the best in each dancer, and his valiant outlooks, Riley has developed his very own unique style of contemporary dance which is leading to an ever-growing and respected reputation Australia-wide.