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THE RICHMOND ACADEMY OF DANCE

(5.0 Score)
7860 River Road,
Richmond, BC V6X 1X7 Directions

Since 1987

Specialty:

✓ Classical Ballet Dance ✓Pointe Dance ✓Musical Theatre ✓Jazz Dance ✓Hip Hop Dance ✓Tap Dance ✓Contemporary Dance ✓Modern ✓Lyrical Dance ✓Pilates Dance ✓Body Conditioning ✓Voice Training and Acting ✓Summer Training ✓General Dance Programs ✓Half-day Dance Academic Program ✓Adult Ballet ✓Pilates ✓Pilates Private Sessions ✓Dance Workshops ✓Summer Intensives ✓Private Coaching ✓International Student Training

“The Richmond Academy of Dance is celebrating 40 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.Their certified Classical Ballet teachers prepare students for Royal Academy of Dance Children’s and Vocational exams. Every year, they offer multiple performance opportunities for all of their dancers.”

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Richmond News ‘Best Of” Award in 2022, 2023 & 2024
Best Dance Studio in Richmond by The Quality Business Awards in 2019 to 2024
Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Award in 2013 for Women in the Arts
The Pacific West Award in 2009, 2010, 2013 & 2016
Finalist for Richmond Arts Award in 2009, 2012 & 2015
License #BC0333470

Price:

Starts From $53.50

Contact:

(604) 278-7816

Mon-Wed: 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Thu: 12:30pm - 7:30pm
Fri: 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Sat: 9am - 4pm
Sun: Closed

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DEFY GRAVITY DANCE COMPANY

(4.9 Score)
11151 Horseshoe Way, #30,
Richmond, BC V7A 4S5 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

✓Acro ✓Ballet ✓Contemporary Dance ✓Hip Hop ✓Jazz ✓Lyrical Dance ✓Modern Dance ✓Tap ✓Preschool Dance ✓Children's Dance Classes ✓Performance Division ✓Competitive Division ✓Professional Dance Division ✓Cecchetti Ballet Exams ✓Trial Classes ✓Summer Camps ✓Dance Intensives ✓Private Coaching

"Defy Gravity Dance Company dedicated director, Rishell O'Brien, opened the company, 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. They have been serving the community for over 17 years. Defy Gravity Dance Company offers a facility with gender neutral change rooms and bathrooms, a parent lounge, kitchen facilities, a homework space, and convenient parking for parents. They offer the professional and ballet exam division. They also have Birthday Parties in the studio.

2026 Highlights: Defy Gravity Dance Company provides dance training for children and young dancers in a supportive environment, with programs designed to develop dance technique, strength, artistry, confidence, teamwork, and performance skills."

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License #BC0783380

Price:

Trial Class: $25 + GST

Contact:

(604) 272-0808

Mon-Fri: 4pm - 9pm
Sat: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun: Closed

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VANCOUVER ACADEMY OF DANCE

(4.9 Score)
12838 Clarke Place, #118,
Richmond, BC V6V 2H6 Directions

Since 1995

Specialty:

✓Classical Ballet ✓Chinese Dance ✓Jazz ✓Lyrical Dance ✓Hip Hop ✓Tap ✓Contemporary Dance ✓K-pop ✓Acrobatics ✓Preschool Dance ✓Children's Dance Classes ✓Adult Dance Classes ✓Competitive Dance ✓Pre-professional Dance Training ✓Ballet Examinations ✓Summer Dance Programs

"Vancouver Academy of Dance has been serving the Richmond community for more than 29 years. Anabel Ho is the founder of the Vancouver Academy of Dance and is an accomplished dance teacher and choreographer. She has over 36 years of experience as a dance teacher. The dance school offers a comprehensive range of dance programs in Richmond and Vancouver, and its 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 honorable distinction awards, trophies, medals, and scholarships worldwide in regional, national, and international dance competitions. Vancouver Academy of Dance offers programs for all ages and levels with world-renowned faculty. They mainly focus on technical excellence and artistic expression. They have professional affiliations with the Royal Academy of Dance, the International Dance Council, and more. They also serve the areas of the Lower Mainland, Vancouver, and Greater Vancouver.

2026 Highlights: Its curriculum includes classical ballet, Chinese dance, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, tap, contemporary dance, K-pop, and acrobatics. The academy emphasizes technical development, artistic expression, creativity, and cultural diversity."

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License #FM0205626

Contact:

(604) 231-8293 (778) 822-8293

Mon: Closed
Tue-Fri: 4pm - 8pm
Sat & Sun: 10am - 12pm

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THE RICHMOND ACADEMY OF DANCE REVIEWS

For the past 6 years 2 of my children have been heavily involved in Richmond Academy of Dance programs. They offer the finest in training including ballet, musical theatre, voice, acting and a variety of other dance styles. All of the instructors are top level. Their programs are award winning, rigorous and designed to bring out the best in all of their participants. Our son recently graduated from the Academy and was so encouraged that he has moved onto a University level Musical theatre program. Richmond Academy of Dance provides professional and vibrant training where children experience confidence, growth and excellence in the performing arts.

I grew up at this studio and I owe them everything! It was the most amazing place to grow up, mature and be educated. I am now a professional dancer in Vancouver and I often think about the many opportunities that Richmond Academy provided me that have led me to the career that I have today. I have made life long friendships here and I am so grateful for every single staff member that shaped me into who I am today. So much love for this place.

I started taking the virtual RAD Rise classes and I absolutely love Miss Tati's Pilates, her enthusiasm and cheerful attitude make working out fun. The best part is the BANANA exercise.

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DEFY GRAVITY DANCE COMPANY REVIEWS

Defy Gravity is such a special dance studio. My daughter was so lucky to train there for 8 years. She was encouraged, motivated and worked hard for some of the best teachers she has had in her dance career. The studio is clean, constantly updated and provides a positive environment for all the dancers. Not only are the dancers learning how to move gracefully, but they are also given opportunities to become leaders and give back to the community. It was a fantastic dance studio for my daughter to grow up in.

The instructors at Defy Gravity invest their time and energy to develop the talents and strengths of individual dancers - from beginners to special needs to pre-professional dancers many with different skill levels. They are caring and compassionate yet encourage their dancers to be the best human beings they can be. The staff at Defy are wonderful role models and fantastic mentors. Thank you for all that you have done for my daughter and for all the dancers at Defy Gravity.

Defy Gravity enables students to grow and flourish not only as dancers, but also as people. The caring and devoted faculty, and sense of community within the studio creates a wonderful dance experience, and instills a strong work ethic in the dancers - what more could parents ask for :).

VANCOUVER ACADEMY OF DANCE REVIEWS

Great staffs, teachers and parents! Their community is strong and fun to be a part with! Great place for students to received high quality dance exam and competition training.

All teachers are very knowledgeable and professional! It's an amazing place to be in. High quality service and education.

I attended an open house, and very much enjoyed the classes.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE RICHMOND ACADEMY OF DANCE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DEFY GRAVITY DANCE COMPANY Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

VANCOUVER ACADEMY OF DANCE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10

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