Richmond Academy of Ballet

10/10/2026

🩰 Have you been thinking about trying ballet for your little one? This is the perfect time! ✨

Hello, neighbors! I'm Michelle, the owner and Artistic Director of the Richmond Academy of Ballet here in the Richmond area. ❤️

We love helping children discover the joy of dance, build confidence, make friends, and find a place where they can shine!

We're currently welcoming new dancers to try a FREE ballet class with us! Whether your child has been twirling around the living room for years or has never taken a dance class before, we'd love to meet them.

🎄 Bonus for the holidays: Register by October 24, and your dancer can be part of our magical Nutcracker season!

If you've been looking for a welcoming place for your little dancer to learn and grow, we'd love to welcome your family to RAB.

💕 Send us a message to learn more or schedule your free trial class!

🌐 RABallet.com

09/24/2026

Hi, amazing adult students! 🩰

We are SO excited to see you tonight! We know we originally sent out a way to sign up through our app, and a huge thank you to all of the lovely people who have already registered. ❤️

I’ll be honest… I tried to sign myself up, and it didn’t feel particularly easy! 😂

While our computer gurus are working hard to help us create smoother systems, Monica has found an even EASIER way to register!

If you’ve already purchased your class card and followed our earlier instructions, you don’t need to do anything! We have you covered and will be pushing all the right buttons on our end to make things as streamlined as possible. 😊

If you already have a child enrolled at RAB:

Simply log into your parent portal, add yourself as a student, click Activities, and find “Fall Adult Ballet.” Then just follow the prompts!

Parent Portal:

https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr4.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgID=558260

If you are new to RAB:

Simply register yourself as a New Student, select Fall Adult Ballet, and follow the prompts!

New Student Registration:

https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=558260

Want to drop in?

Absolutely! Drop-ins are $27. Just come a little early and see our front desk when you arrive, and we’ll get you taken care of.

Thank you again for your patience as we work out the best systems—and thank you for joining us! We truly can’t wait to see you tonight! 💕🩰

See you at the barre!

🩰 Fall Adult Ballet
Thursdays | 6:45–7:45 PM

September 24–October 29
6-week session | $119

And because we know the holidays can get busy, we’ll continue with a second session:

✨ Holiday Adult Ballet
Thursdays | 6:45–7:45 PM

November 5–December 10
5 classes | $99

We will be off Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.

09/22/2026

The Virginia Dance Awards nominations are OPEN, and we would be incredibly honored to have our RAB family nominate us! 🩰❤️

There are 5 categories where we would love your support:

🩰 Best Dance Studio
→ Richmond Academy of Ballet

🎨 Best Artistic Direction
→ Jack & Michelle Bettin

🌟 Best Instructor of the Year
→ Allison Kahelski

✨ Outstanding Ballet Choreography
→ Nadyne Bispo

🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award
→ Jack Bettin

IMPORTANT: In order for your nomination ballot to be submitted, you must complete all five categories.

So grab a few minutes, click the link, and help us get RAB—and these incredible members of our RAB family—recognized!

👉 NOMINATE HERE:
Virginia Dance Awards Nomination Form

https://www.virginiadanceawards.com/nomination-form

We are so proud of the dancers, teachers, artists, and families who make RAB what it is. ❤️

If RAB has been part of your family’s story, we would be so grateful for your nomination!

Thank you for believing in us, supporting our artists, and helping us celebrate the work happening right here in Richmond. 🩰✨

09/18/2026

To all artists, young and old, may this be some inspiration!

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Tiny dancers. Big first steps. 🩰✨

Our First Steps program is where confidence, joy, and a love of dance begin. 💕

Take a minute to hear what Ms. Allison, our Assistant Director and Child Development Specialist, has to say about why these first steps matter so much!

09/04/2026

Come take a FREE TRIAL CLASS at Richmond Academy of Ballet!

🩰 WHAT IF YOUR CHILD DISCOVERED A LOVE OF BALLET? 💕

For ages 3–12
• Beginners welcome
• No experience necessary

At RAB, children don't just learn ballet. They build confidence, coordination, discipline, musicality, friendships—and a love of dance.

One RAB mom told us:

“My daughter started at 3, very shy and nervous… Her confidence has bloomed! … Thank you RAB for welcoming our family and making our daughter feel confident and welcomed!”
Your child's next favorite activity might be one class away. 💗

Reserve your FREE trial today!

https://www.raballet.com/contact

09/02/2026

✨ It’s Never Too Late to Start Ballet! 🩰

Does your child love to dance, dream of being on stage, or simply want to try something new?

Our Youth Ballet Program is designed for dancers ages 7–12, including those who are completely new to ballet. They’ll receive excellent classical ballet training while having the flexibility to attend once or twice a week — making it easier for families to find a schedule that works.

And something extra special… Youth dancers have the opportunity to perform in our Nutcracker! 🎄✨

Imagine your child taking their very first ballet class and then stepping onto the stage in one of Richmond’s favorite holiday traditions. These are the moments and memories that stay with families for years. ❤️

🩰 YOUTH BALLET CLASSES

Ballet 1 — Geared for ages 7–8
Choose a day

Tuesdays
• 4:30–5:30 PM — Optional B1/2 Jazz with Ms. Celina
• 5:30–6:30 PM — Ballet with Ms. Patty

Thursdays
• 4:45–5:45 PM — Optional Beginning Contemporary with Ms. Amelia
• 5:45–6:45 PM — Ballet with Ms. Celina

Saturdays
• 11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Ballet with Ms. Allison

Ballet 2 Youth (B2Y) — Geared for ages 8–9

Mondays
• 6:00–7:00 PM — Ballet with Ms. Patty

Ballet 3 Youth (B3Y) — Geared for ages 9–10

Tuesdays
• 4:30–5:30 PM — Ballet with Ms. Patty
• 5:30–6:30 PM — Optional B3/4 Jazz with Ms. Celina

Ballet 4 Youth (B4Y) — Geared for ages 10–12

Tuesdays
• 5:30–6:30 PM — Optional B3/4 Jazz with Ms. Celina
• 6:45–8:00 PM — Ballet with Ms. Celina

✨ Curious if ballet is right for your child? Come try a class!

We’d love to welcome your dancer into the studio, introduce them to the joy of ballet, and help them take their very first steps. 🩰💗

08/03/2026

Our newest faculty, Patricia Frost Mochary is featured here! (2nd on right) we are honored and excited to have her at RAB. ❤️ Welcome, Ms. Patty!!

Ballet is back in the ‘Burgh! This weekend, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre officially kicks off their new season after a 20-month hiatus. This photo from the Detre Library & Archives shows the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre company performing “Swan Lake,” sometime between 1969 and 1980.

The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre had its premiere performance in November of 1969 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse before their spring season opened at the Craft Avenue Theater in Oakland in April 1970. The company performed at Heinz Hall until 1987, when they moved to the newly restored Benedum Center for the Performing Arts.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

06/15/2026

☀️ A Summer Full of Dance Awaits at RAB! 🩰✨

Keep dancing all summer long with our Summer Evening Classes!

Whether you’re looking to maintain your training, refine your technique, prepare for the upcoming season, or simply enjoy being in the studio, our summer classes are the perfect opportunity to stay active and keep progressing. 💛

🩰 Classes for all levels, from Creative Movement through Ballet Pro
📅 June 8 – July 17

Join us for a summer filled with movement, learning, and dance!

📍 Registration is still open at RABallet.com