Opportunities

Recreational Dance

R.D.A. has a fantastic variety of over 100 scheduled classes geared specifically for the recreational dancer. We take great pride in these classes, with exceptional teachers who understand the needs of dancers in their respective classes and levels.

Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Examinations and Vocational Examinations

R.D.A. is the only studio in San Diego able to offer this prestigious curriculum of ballet. Children as young as 5 years of age have the opportunity to study the world renowned RAD Ballet Syllabus and take ballet examinations on an annual basis. Children love to have a goal and when they reach it, there is a great sense of achievement. The syllabus is creative, technical, inspiring and dynamic, and includes ballet, free movement and character dance. This enables students to perfect their technique and have the freedom to express their love of dance through their work. R.D.A. has always had a 100% pass rate with exceptional high results. Students are thrilled when they receive their certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance, London. Students who want to study at a more pre-professional level, have the opportunity to study for the Royal Academy vocational examinations.

Dance Competition Teams

The competition teams at R.D.A. offer students amazing performance opportunities. The students compete against thousands of other students throughout the year and gain a great sense of accomplishment. Competitive dancers are very passionate and committed to their dance as they know what it takes to be a competitive dancer. R.D.A. competitive teams have won numerous awards and accolades and compete in Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, and Musical Theater. The teams are for children 6-18 years.

Acting “The Hollywood Experience”

These classes are an exclusive program put together by acting coach, Carol Irwin, who also teaches the LAMDA curriculum. Students will learn to professionally prepare for film and TV, by being encouraged in a fun and friendly environment. They will be guided in scene study, cold reading, audition technique, on camera work and improvisation. There will be opportunities for a performance each term.

L.A.M.D.A Drama Examinations.”

Royal dance academy is excited to welcome the highly acclaimed LAMDA acting and performance curriculum. Offering classes and examinations in Acting, Poetry (Verse Speaking) and Musical Theatre. The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) was founded in 1861, and quickly established itself as a centre of excellence in performance training. LAMDA has provided theatre and the world of film and television with generation upon generation of first-class actors and expertly-trained stage managers across the world. LAMDA Examinations has a reputation for excellence across the globe. The syllabus aims to improve standards in communication through the spoken word, foster an appreciation of literature, poems and drama, acknowledge levels of achievement and equip candidates, whatever their age or aspirations, with a range of skills that will serve them throughout life.

Annual Recital

The R.D.A. performs an annual recital at a professional theatre. All registered dancers will have the opportunity to participate in this professional presentation. The recital has many benefits. It is an opportunity for students to showcase their hard work and their development as dancers. It also helps children build confidence and self-esteem. The preparation for the recital and the actual performance itself helps children understand the importance of practice and refinement, and the need to work collectively with their peers to produce a polished final performance.

Summer Camps

R.D.A. offers a wide variety of summer camps. Our camps are designed for both fun and continued learning. We offer our famous “princess” camps and lots of other current themed camps for our younger students as well as the more intensive training and “boot camps” for the more serious dancer.