R.A.D. Ballet 2026

The Oakville Academy For The Arts is proud of its world renowned, body-friendly and fair Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) Ballet Program.

Ballet Grades 1-5 (1 Hour)

*Dancers are required to take two classes per week*
This Royal Academy of Dance syllabus provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills. It incorporates classical ballet, free movement and character work. Character work is the theatrical presentation of national dance using ethnic dance and music. With each Graded level the content gets progressively more difficult. Dancers are expected to take two classes per week, to help build their technique and strength. At the end of the season, Students have to opportunity to be assessed by a RAD examiner through observation of pre-set exercises, studies and dances. Dancers also participate in our year end Senior Recital.

Wednesday 5:30pm – 6:30pm                                                           REGISTER NOW

Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm                                                           REGISTER NOW

Saturday 10:45am – 11:45am                                                        REGISTER NOW

Monday 6:30pm – 7:30pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Saturday 12:45pm – 1:45pm                                                     REGISTER NOW

Thursday 5:30pm – 6:30pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Saturday 11:45am – 12:45pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Thursday 6:30pm – 7:30pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Saturday 1:45pm – 2:45pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Thursday 7:30pm – 8:30pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Saturday 2:45pm – 3:45pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Recreational Dance

With 6 studios and over 175 weekly classes in a multitude of disciplines, OAA Recreational Dance is unequaled.

Recreational Dance

Programs available in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Breakdance, Ballet, Adult Classes
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R.A.D. Ballet

The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills.

R.A.D. Ballet

The Oakville Academy for the Arts is proud of it's world-renowned, body-friendly Royal Academy of Dance Ballet program
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6 & Younger

In order to find the right fit for your child we offer over 60 classes a week specifically designed to meet the needs of children six and younger.

6 & Younger

Programs available in Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro, Breakdance & Ballet
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Competitive

Our goal is to develop strong technical dancers. Our competitive program creates skills that will promote self-confidence, self-esteem, dedication, commitment, teamwork, creativity and a love for the art of dance.

Competitive

The Oakville Academy for the Arts is dedicated to providing exceptional training in dance with our qualified, University-educated faculty. We are committed to creating a high standard of training, increasing the potential in each dancer. We want each and every dancer to achieve their personal best. The competitive program is structured around growing and training well rounded dancers in all disciplines of dance.
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We have established a new standard of excellence and commitment to our Dancers that is unique within the dance community.

Our 6 studios and over 175 weekly classes in a multitude of disciplines are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

The range of classes are held at many convenient times for busy families (daytime, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays). Our Instructors are University graduates, trained to introduce and develop dancers to a high level of technical and creative expertise.

Students are evaluated and placed into the appropriate skill levels and perform annually at The Oakville Academy’s Recital at an age appropriate venue. Students will perform in one show at our year end celebration out of respect for academic culmination and your family’s busy life style.