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Royal Academy of Ballet

4.2 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Ballet school in Honolulu, Hawaii

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Phone +1 808-528-0808
  • Website & schedule rabhawaii.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Royal Academy of Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“My child has been with RAB for over 10 years, she loves RAB because it utilizes the syllabus and accreditation from the Royal Academy of Dance.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Taking regular classes and private lessons, she was able to apply to European summer intensive for the first time and has been accepted into a two week summer in Europe.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives 2 mentions

“Taking regular classes and private lessons, she was able to apply to European summer intensive for the first time and has been accepted into a two week summer in Europe.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Royal Academy of Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

👑 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) 5 mentions

“My child has been with RAB for over 10 years, she loves RAB because it utilizes the syllabus and accreditation from the Royal Academy of Dance.”

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Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“Vivienne is an amazing and incredibly supportive teacher.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“Learning the syllabus and preparing for the annual exam has taught me discipline and perseverance to strive to perform well in the exam.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions
💪 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Learning the syllabus and preparing for the annual exam has taught me discipline and perseverance to strive to perform well in the exam.”

From the reviews

Disappointing to see some of the bad reviews. I can not speak for the upper level classes but I very much liked what I saw my 3/4year old daughter learning in her class. I saw her learning a lot of the core fundamentals and very quickly at that. I really enjoyed the style and methods Ms.

★★★★★ — Kali, Mar 2022

Being at the ballet studio for 13 years has been such a blessing. Having the opportunity to learn and train with the Royal Academy of Dance has taught me more than just ballet. Learning the syllabus and preparing for the annual exam has taught me discipline and perseverance to strive to perform well in the exam.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Nov 2025

WE love Royal Academy of Ballet, especially because it is a dedicated, loving, and successful environment for any young ballerina. My daughter started with Ms. Vivienne at 2.5years old and just loves to go to class. I love how wonderful she is with the children, you can feel the genuine care she has for her students.

★★★★★ — Jen, Apr 2021

Ms. Vivienne is an amazing and incredibly supportive teacher. Her teaching style is very hands-on and she is patient with each student. Personally, I had to take a hiatus from dance due to a series of injuries and she has helped me tremendously as I recently returned to the studio.

★★★★★ — Rachael, Oct 2025

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Your first ballet class at Royal Academy of Ballet

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Royal Academy of Ballet

560 N Nimitz Hwy Ste 203, Honolulu, HI96817

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