COURSES OFFERED BY RICHMOND ACADEMY OF DANCE

Body Conditioning classes develop strength, flexibility, and core awareness. Students are encouraged to train both body and mind with a fresh and healthy approach.

The Ballet Program strives to develop each dancer’s confidence, poise, motivation and self-discipline. The Program is unique in that it also includes intensive studies in modern, contemporary and contemporary-ballet as well as opportunities to train in the Academy's other diverse disciplines.

The Academy's Contemporary Program is taught by Vancouver's most avant-garde professional artists and pushes our dancers to go beyond their natural limits.

Hip Hop dance borrows moves from popular dance styles, comic pantomime and martial arts while maintaining its own style that evolved locally and organically.

Students will learn techniques of improvisation and rhythm. Classes are designed to provide a solid foundation in the styles of dance used in theatre, musical theatre, Broadway, entertainment and as a basis for more complex styles such as lyrical and contemporary.

Vocal coaching is offered at the Academy, tailored to age, vocal development and personal goals. You will study vocal technique and pedagogy, ear training, repertoire selection, breathing and performance practice. 

Senior students have the chance to travel Tap Festivals held in key cities throughout North America to train with famous Tap Masters and perform for international audiences. 

The Academy offers a weekly group class, with the option of enrolling in private one-on-one training sessions using Pilates equipment such as a reformer and exercise balls.

The Academy provides a dynamic, exciting and professional program established to provide the highest standards of training in all aspects of musical theatre. 

Students are taught to blend their steps working with slow-paced music while lengthening lines and working on emotional commitment to their movement.