For those who have not yet been able to visit the studio, we are a professional dance instruction studio offering lessons in ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre, stretch and strength, Pilates, flamenco, and belly dancing. Our teachers are certified by the Royal Academy of Dance, the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, and/or the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association. Our studio is located in downtown Nanaimo in a heritage building. We have three large studios including a grand ballroom, a comfortable lobby for our student's parents, many change rooms, and a homework area for our older students. Please feel free to drop in and take a tour.
The dance school was established in 1976 by Dolores Kirkwood. Carole and Lindsay Martyn bought the studio in 1990 and have continued providing dance instruction at the high standards set by the founder. In 2004, they received the City of Nanaimo Excellence in Culture Award for the dedicated work they have done with the children in the community and the quality of service they continue to provide. We are proud of the members of our faculty who were once dancers themselves and are now highly qualified teachers, who offer experience and expertise.
Raino Dance. Celebrate life through dance! A vibrant community of adults with a passion for dance. Performance based dance: modern, flamenco, hip hop, jazz, ballet, floor barre, yogalates.
This studio has it all, great location (right downtown), amazing selection of classes, great teachers and great classmates. I came here as I had been out of ballet for a few years and was looking for a studio that offered adult classes. Not only were the classes exactly what I was looking for, they really motivated me to get back into dance as much as possible. They have everything from beginner to advanced classes, from Ballet to Hip Hop. You won't find a better studio for the 19+ crowd.Read more