Adult Ballet Workshops

Dive deeper into your ballet journey with our workshops!

*Explore our upcoming Choreography Workshop

New Adult Ballet Choreography Workshop: Winter 2025 Session!

Registration opens Sunday October 26th at 10:00am on Mindbody

*Please register through the browser, not the app. Register first, then you will be prompted for payment as the last step. If you have any questions, please email us at radrisestudio@gmail.com

Key Facts:

  • 4-weeks progressive program with live piano every class!

  • Learn traditional choreography from the Dance of the Mirlitons in “The Nutcracker”!

  • Every class begins with a ballet warmup with live piano, then you will learn an adapted version of the classical choreography.

  • This progressive workshop is designed for adult dancers at a beginner/intermediate level.

    • Please note that you should have regular beginner experience, this is not for first time dancers.

  • Advanced dancers are also welcome! More challenging options will be provided for you.

  • Registration only, no drop-ins. Spaces will be limited.

  • Class Dates: Every Tuesday from November 25 - December 16th, 2025 inclusive (4 classes)

  • Class Times: 6:45-8:15pm

  • Location: The Richmond Academy of Dance

  • More details here

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    *New Session coming November - December 2025!

    • Learn traditional choreography from a classical ballet

    • Every class begins with a ballet warmup with live piano, then you will learn an adapted version of a variation from the classical repertoire.

    • This progressive workshop is designed for adult dancers at a beginner/intermediate level. Please note that you should have regular beginner experience, this is not for first time dancers.

    • Advanced dancers are also welcome! More challenging options will be provided for you.

  • Sign up below for upcoming session information.

    Key Facts:

    • No experience? No problem! This progressive workshop is designed for first-timers and dancers with beginner experience looking to strengthening their foundations.

    • If you feel like you are “stuck” working on the same corrections and concepts, this workshop will help you! We are here to support your ballet journey with our experience and joy of dance.

    • Live piano every class!

    • This workshop will focus on the basics and help you feel confident with your ballet technique. You will methodically learn the foundations of classical technique, the structure of ballet classes, and have fun while dancing to live piano!

    RAD Rise is recognized for its welcoming and educational environment, come experience the joy of dance in our studios.

  • New session begins September 2025!

    Key Facts:

    • Progressive program

    • This is a good fit for you if you have regular experience in beginner level ballet classes and want to build on your technique foundations or if you have taken our Ballet Foundations Workshop.

    • Live piano every class!

    *Please note: you do not need to have completed our “Ballet Foundations Workshop” to participate in this workshop. If you have questions about your level and which program would be the best fit for you, please email us.

  • Sign up below for upcoming session information

    • This progressive workshop is designed for adult dancers that identify as intermediate to advanced level dancers. We recommend at least 2-3 years of intermediate level experience

    • If you feel like you are stuck working on the same corrections and concepts, this workshop will help you. We will break down intermediate to advanced level technique and provide you with the tools to develop your strength and artistry

    • We are here to support your ballet journey with our experience and joy of dance

    • Live piano every class!

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