Rapids School of Performing Arts

Mr. Ben joined us in 2024 and is our "everything guitar" guru, offering expert instruction for aspiring guitarists. Please inquire via email about pricing and scheduling for guitar lessons.

Acro/Tumbling combines classical dance technique with acrobatic movement to build strength, flexibility, and control. Students will develop skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and handsprings, all while focusing on smooth transitions and fluid movement. This dynamic class enhances coordination and body awareness, making it a powerful complement to any dance style.

A dance style that has evolved as a part of hip hop street culture, students will learn basic breakdancing, popping, and locking.

Musical Theatre is a form of theatre that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance to communicate a story. Students will learn to become confident performers through teamwork, improvisational acting exercises and basic vocal training.

This dance style focuses on movement that is derived from individual expression. Students will explore partnering, fall and recovery, floor work, improvisation and choreography in order to create new and innovative dance. A foundation in ballet is recommended.

Jazz is a form that showcases individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves such as big leaps and quick turns. A foundation in ballet is recommended.

An American originated dance style where the student wears specially equipped tap shoes to perform complex rhythms and beats. Students will learn to use musicality and style to execute precise and intricate dance steps.

Pointe is french for 'tip'. This technique is done with specialized pointe shoes. These shoes enable ballet students to execute steps on the tips of their toes. Pointe requires a strong background in ballet. Students will be evaluated during ballet class to decide if they are ready to begin pointe.

A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement. The staff highly recommend that students study ballet. It encourages grace and balance and is the true foundation and technique behind many of the other dance forms.

Miss Katie currently offers weekly private voice and piano lessons to aspiring musicians and performers age 6-18. This provides dedicated instruction for piano development and musical performance.

Miss Katie currently offers weekly private voice and piano lessons to aspiring musicians and performers age 6-18. This provides dedicated instruction for vocal development and musical performance.