About us
Highland Ballet Collective
Highland Ballet Collective was founded by Andrew Giblin and David Plumpton, two highly experienced professionals united by a shared passion for nurturing young dancers and providing exceptional training in an inspiring and supportive environment. Their combined expertise in performance, teaching, and musical accompaniment brings a unique and holistic approach to ballet education in the Highlands.
Together, Andrew and David created Highland Ballet Collective to deliver high-quality, focused training opportunities for dancers in the region. Launching this summer, their inaugural three-day ballet intensive will offer students the chance to develop technique, artistry, and musicality while working closely with dedicated professionals in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
Andrew Giblin - RAD
Andrew Giblin trained at The Dance School of Scotland before graduating from Elmhurst Ballet School in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet. His performance career has spanned stage and screen, with credits including The Nutcracker, El Amor Brujo, and Cinderella (as Prince), as well as appearances in Netflix’s The Princess Switch: Switched Again, Apple TV.
Andrew is a fully qualified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers through strong technical training, performance quality, and confidence-building.
David Plumpton
vid Plumpton, born in North Yorkshire, is widely regarded as one of the UK’s foremost dance accompanists, with a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years. He currently works as both company and school accompanist with Northern Ballet, as well as for the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and the Royal Ballet School’s Associates programme. David has collaborated with some of the most respected dancers, teachers, and choreographers of his generation and has composed several full-length ballet scores. His musical expertise and deep understanding of dance training provide students with an exceptional and authentic studio experience.