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Riar Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA)
4.9 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fremont, California
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone +1 415-686-7513
- Website & schedule riaracademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My son had RIAR dance classes and also performed on annual shows, we found Karan and team very dedicated, hard working and focused on what they do.”
What families & students say
“If you want your kids to learn dance in a disciplined way and learn the proper technique, they are the best school for both.”
“My son had RIAR dance classes and also performed on annual shows, we found Karan and team very dedicated, hard working and focused on what they do.”
“The RAPA dance company has helped my daughter enjoy dance like no other dance company has.”
“I also joined RAPA 3 months later after hearing about the Adult Program.”
“This is the best opportunity in the Bay Area to learn professional Indian Bollywood dance instruction and have a great time while you are doing it.”
“If you want your kids to learn dance in a disciplined way and learn the proper technique, they are the best school for both.”
From the reviews
My family has been dancing with RAPA for over 5 years now, and we absolutely love it. Amazing choreography, great discipline and super fun classes. Teachers knowledge of music & dance fundamentals is very good and their passion to share it with students makes it a great class.
My daughter has been taking lessons with Karan and Meera for many years now. Our experience has been very positive. If you want your kids to learn dance in a disciplined way and learn the proper technique, they are the best school for both.
RAPA dance teachers are awesome!! My daughter has been taking classes from Karan, Meera, and Jay and all of them are amazingly brilliant and very hard working professional dancers. Would recommend this dance academy to all parents.
It has been a privilege and joy to be associated with Riar Academy of Performing Arts. Our first impression of RAPA told us all we needed to know. Karan, Meera, Jay, Lara, Anu, and all the other teachers are amazing with children. My daughter, who is six years old has been with RAPA for a full year now.
Your first ballet class at Riar Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA)
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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