Professional Division & 1/2 Day Program

Thank you, Richmond Academy of Dance, for helping me achieve my dreams.
— Heather Ogden, RAD Alumni and National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer
  • We welcome you to join the best!

    This unique program is designed for the most dedicated aspiring professional dancers. Experience excellence in training, mentorship, and individualized programming to make your dance goals a reality.

    Each year, graduates from this specialized program secure places around the world in dance companies and university dance degree programs.

    Training includes classical ballet, including variations, pointe work, pas de deux, contemporary, contemporary ballet, modern, pilates, and anatomy. In-studio training is complemented by several performance opportunities, including participation in festivals and international competitions.

    1/2 Day Dance Academic students work with numerous world-renowned guest artists alongside our professional faculty. Our resident faculty includes master pedagogues Monica Proenca, Crystal Costa, Racheal Prince, and Cindy Varney.

    This program is by audition only.

  • Built upon passion and exceptional training, this Division encompasses the dance disciplines necessary to become a professional in companies all around the world.

    The class environment focuses on making each dancer their personal best. In studio training is balanced with numerous performance opportunities, individualized coaching, the ability to work with Canada's most prominent choreographers, and participation in festivals and international competitions.

    Our Intermediate and Senior Ballet 1/2 Day Dance/Academic Program is at the core of the Professional Division. Contemporary Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern training round out this wonderfully successful program.

    Our Musical Theatre Professional Division encompasses award-winning programs in Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.

    Small class sizes and attention to detail by internationally renowned teachers continue to produce alumni who move into prestigious post-graduate dance degree programs and professional companies.