3 Best Dance Schools in Richmond

“The Richmond Academy of Dance is celebrating 38 years of award-winning excellence. Their professional and motivated teachers are committed to providing the highest possible quality of dance education and are internationally recognized for their outstanding training programs. They have year-round and summer programs and an Adult Fitness Program, "RAD Rise," that offers Pilates and Adult Ballet. They offer a multi-disciplined focus unique to the Lower Mainland and produce dancers and performers of the highest standard set to become Canada's newest young professionals in the performing arts world. Above all else, they share the beauty and strength of the performing arts. Join them for a free trial class.”

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“Defy Gravity Dance Company's dedicated director, Rishell O'Brien, opened Defy Gravity Dance Co driven by a passion for connecting age-appropriate learning with building self-esteem, life skills, artistry and leadership training. The dance school offers lessons for all ages and abilities. They have three spacious studios that boast high ceilings. Their dancers inspire them daily with their creativity, confidence and passion for dance. Their educated, experienced and award-winning faculty bring passion, artistry and knowledge to the studio daily. Defy Gravity Dance Company provides private and group lessons. They offer trial classes to their students.”

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“Vancouver Academy of Dance school has been serving the Richmond community for more than twenty-seven years. Anabel Ho is the founder of the Vancouver Academy of Dance and is an accomplished dance teacher and choreographer. She has over 30 years of experience as a dance teacher. The dance school offers a comprehensive range of dance programs in Richmond and Vancouver, and their academy boasts some of Western Canada’s most established and reputable instructors. Their world-class instructors offer a multi-disciplinary curriculum. Many of their students have received numerous honourable distinction awards, trophies, medals, and scholarships worldwide in regional, national and international dance competitions.”

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