The Richmond Academy Of Dance

The Richmond Academy Of Dance

Share

39 years & unique in the Lower Mainland, w/highest standards in dance, singing and acting!

35 years & unique in the Lower Mainland with award-winning Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acting and Voice training.

06/05/2026

What an incredible few weeks at the BC Dance Provincial Finals, The Final One, and Performing Arts BC Provincials!
We are so proud of every dancer who was selected and invited to perform at these prestigious events. Their hard work, dedication, and passion truly shone on stage, and we couldn't be more excited to share these outstanding results!

Performing Arts BC Provincials
✨ Versailles Comeau – Provincial Winner, Ballet II
✨ Emma Chan – Provincial Runner-Up, Ballet II
✨ Green Chimneys – Tap Group Provincial Runner-Up in Performance Category

The Final One
✨ What's Inside – Overall Song & Dance Group Winner

BC Dance Provincial Finals
✨ What's Inside – Overall Provincial Winner, Song & Dance Group, and recipient of the Special Award for Performance Quality
✨ Room Where It Happens – Honourable Mention, Song & Dance Group, and recipient of the Special Award for Most Entertaining Performance of the Year
✨ Jewels – Recipient of the Special Award for Technical Excellence

These achievements are a testament to the talent, commitment, and artistry of our dancers, performers, teachers, and choreographers.

Congratulations to everyone involved! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see what comes next.

Bravo!

06/01/2026

RAD Rise is your home for adult Ballet, Pointe, Pilates, and more!

Join our community of dancers and movers and make us a part of your spring/ summer routine. ☀️

Drop in adult Ballet & Pointe classes continue throughout June. Class levels for everyone from the absolute beginner to advanced dancer. All accompanied by live piano. 👏🏻 View our schedule & book online: radrise.ca

Intro Offer for new clients: get 3 classes for $44 +tax (a $66 value!) A perfect way to start a routine of taking weekly classes 😉

Looking for more mobility and strength? Inquire about a Pilates Private session with our fully certified instructors. With the use of classical apparatus and technique, we work with you to achieve your goals in a fun, supportive, often sweaty way! 💪🏻
Booking into summer/ fall. Email us for info- contact below.

As two adult Workshops end, another one begins! Stay tuned for an announcement about our August Workshop. 🙌🏻

STAY CONNECTED
📱
📧 [email protected]
Ⓜ️ Booking classes → MindBody: The Richmond Academy of Dance

05/30/2026

While we’re enjoying sunny days, we’re already planning for next winter! 
Our choreographers are hard at work preparing for our holiday performance, Dance Into Christmas!
Save the date: Friday, December 4
It might feel early, but the magic starts now and we can’t wait to bring it to life on stage for you. 
Think festive music, joyful energy, and traditional classics all alongside special guests!

05/28/2026

SUMMER INTENSIVES- Aug 5-22
Book your spot today through the link in our bio!

Ballet & Contemporary with Reid Cuming & Stephanie Amurao
Refine your technique, explore your creative potential, and gain valuable industry contacts through this intensive program for pre-professional dancers. Work with special international guest artists and our award-winning faculty to achieve your goals!

Musical Theatre with a stellar guest faculty of leading vancouver-based working professionals, all bringing their expertise, passion and real-world industry experience to the program. Designed for serious performers who are passionate about Musical Theatre! Working on excerpts from "Legally Blonde", " Hadestown" and more!

Head to our website to learn more about our special Guest Artists and make this summer one to remember! 

05/26/2026

The art of storytelling transforms movement into meaning.
Our Commercial & Theatre Division will strengthen the skills required to turn steps into emotion, technique into connection, and choreography into something unforgettable. When you dance with a story, every gesture has intention, every expression has purpose, and your audience doesn’t just watch, they feel.
Head to our website now to register for Lyrical, and Acting and take your performances to new heights!
Dance isn’t just about how it looks… it’s about what it says.

05/21/2026

Our Professional 1/2 Day Dance & Academic Program continues to produce Canada’s newest, exciting artists. 
Head to our link in bio and audition now!
Exceptional faculty and truly individual attention make our graduates desirable to world 
renowned companies and universities.
Past alumni include Heather Ogden (National Ballet of Canada), Tara Campbell (Alberta Ballet/BJM/ Ballet BC), Nicole Caron (Alberta Ballet), and Ameia Mikula-Noble (Boston Dance Theatre), Clay Koonar (Ballet Frankfurt/Dresden), Stephanie Amurao (Batsheva Dance Company, L.A. Dance Project, Mo.Ré, Berlin)
Elevate your training!

05/21/2026

Celebrating 39 years with award-winning performances by our Professional Division.
Be inspired by the renowned choreographers works and the multi-genre talent that flourishes at the Academy!

Join us Saturday, June 6 @ 7:30pm
Gateway Theatre
Tickets are $39.77 (includes all taxes and fees)

Purchase your tickets and join us here,
https://www.richmondacademyofdance.com/upcoming-performances

05/19/2026

SHOWTIME!
We’re thrilled to present our upcoming performances at the Gateway Theatre:
“Snow White” - Friday, June 5 at 6:30 PM & Saturday, June 6 at 1:00 PM
“Celebration of Dance” - Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 PM
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Head to our website to purchase and help support the arts and our wonderful RAD community.
Please help us spread the word by sharing these dates with friends and family!


05/17/2026

We’re proud to share that 6 of our students have been chosen to represent at this year’s prestigious BC Performing Arts Festival in Prince George!

Congratulations to Emma Chan (Ballet), Versailles Comeau (Ballet), Rachel Yu (Ballet), Annabel Lai (Stage), Amanda Yao (Ballet), and Hailey Cheung (Ballet).

As the highlight of BC’s festival season, this event brings together some of the province’s most promising young performers to take the stage and shine.

We’ll be cheering you all on every step of the way!

05/13/2026

Train, perform, and grow in beautiful British Columbia!
Find all the details through the link in our bio!

Dance Collaborative Canada’s specialized international pre-professional program is designed to prepare you for a career in classical ballet and the performing arts.

Through world-class training, mentorship, and performance opportunities, you’ll refine your technique, expand your artistry, and gain real stage experience, all in a supportive and safe environment.

•Experience life in Canada while continuing your academic education through local international student programs
•Train in multiple dance and performing art disciplines
•Choose from 3-month, 4-month, or full-year training options for the 2026/27 season

Ready to take the next step?
Audition now!

Want your business to be the top-listed Gym/sports Facility in Richmond?

Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Location

Category

Telephone

Address


7860 River Road
Richmond, BC
V6X1X7