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 3-12 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.

Quick Links: RAA 1 + 2 / RAA 3 + 4


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
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Acro, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Conditioning
6 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, and Fridays
Acro, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Conditioning
9 hours per week

RAA 2 PART TIME DANCE
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Ballet, Jazz, Acro and Contemporary
6 hours per week

RAA 2 students perform in the Winter Musical (December), RAA Company Showcase (March), 3 Competitions (April and May) and Annual Recitals (June)


RAA 3 + 4

RAA 3 + 4 are the most intensive and artistically versed programs we offer. 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 3/4 FULL TIME DANCE
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Jazz, Pointe, Tap, and Hip Hop.
9.5-12 hours per week

RAA 3/4 PART TIME
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz.
6 hours per week

RAA 3/4 TECHNIQUE ONLY
Thursdays and Saturdays
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz
5.5 hours per week

All RAA 3 Students perform in the Winter Musical (December), the RAA Company Showcase (March), 3 Competitions (April and May) and Annual Recitals (June)