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Acrobatic Dance, or acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.  Acro technique includes balancing,…

Awesome opportunity to work with two outstanding professionals in one intensive for upper intermediate and advanced dancers! This 3-day intensive will be held at our 230 Main St. Studio, Rapid City, SD. 10am-1pm: Ballet and Repertory 2pm-5pm: Modern and Yoga Choose: Full Day Classes for $250 or: Half Day Classes for $175 For More Information…

You’re invited to join us for our Summer and Fall Open House & Try-It Day! When: Saturday, June 2, 2018  9AM – 1PM Where: 230 Main Street, Rapid City or Main Street Square Kids Carnival For more details, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rcdancearts

Here’s your last call for Recital 2018 memento orders. Click the link below to place your order today!!!

Recital 2018 Keepsakes are available to order until April 1, 2018. Click the links to place your order today!!!

Black Hills Parent Magazine’s Spring 2018 issue features Academy dancer, Hannah Riley in the article “Striving for Perfection”.  Click on the image below to read the full article.  

 The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is producing a series of commercials about their role in our community and most recently featured our director, Ms. Julie and many Academy dancers in their promotions. The Academy of Dance Arts is in our 18th production season at the Civic Center. The Academy has a long history of…

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Miranda has been a member of the Academy family for 20 years! Her dance career started at the Academy of Dance Arts with ballet, tap and clogging. She has also explored jazz, modern and hip-hop styles, and truly enjoys all forms of dance. Her passion for children and dance led her back to our studios, which…

Our resident hip-hop queen, Ms. Joleen, has been dancing since the age of 4. In 2013, she joined our Academy faculty to lead Hip Hop classes and also has 3 dancing children. Now, in her 5th year of teaching, she is expanding instruction to include offerings in breakdancing and street styles of hip-hop. Joleen is a very active…