
Railpath Arts Academy (RAA) is a pre-professional training program and competitive dance team for children and teens interested in exploring long term fine arts training with frequent performance opportunities. Students enrol in programming from 6-15 hours per week to build long lasting friendships, life skills, outstanding physical strength, artistic expression and awareness. RAA classes have exclusive access to specialized equipment to further enhance their abilities and mentors that supports their individual and collective development over time.
RAA 1 + 2
The RAA 1 + 2 programs build excellent skills in dance technique and performance while teaching accountability, teamwork and goal setting.
RAA 1 PART TIME or FULL TIME
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Optional Saturdays
Acro, Ballet, Conditioning, Jazz, Lyrical / Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop
6-9 hours per week
RAA 1 students perform in RAA Company Showcase (March), 3 Competitions (April and May), and Annual Recitals (June).
RAA 2 FULL TIME
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Acro, Ballet, Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop
10-14 hours per week
RAA 2 students perform in the RAA Company Showcase (March), 3 Competitions (April and May) and Annual Recitals (June)
RAA 3 + 4
RAA 3 + 4 are intensive and artistically versed programs. The students train individually and as a team while working on their specific aspirations in dance. On top of their in-depth class programming, students are encouraged to take on leadership roles throughout the studio. Students interested in this program should be ready for serious training where dedication, passion, creativity, strength, physical ability, and eagerness are taught and practiced during weekly classes and multiple performances.
RAA 3 PART TIME
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Ballet, Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, Pointe
6 hours per week
RAA 4 FULL TIME
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
Ballet, Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Pointe
9-12 hours per week
All RAA 3 & RAA 4 Students perform in the RAA Company Showcase (March), 3 Competitions (April and May) and Annual Recitals (June)