December 19, 2018 @ 4:12 pm
Revolution Dance Academy families rang in the holiday season by seeing the magic of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the Pikes Peak Center. Presented by The Colorado Springs Philharmonic, and in partnership with Oklahoma City Ballet, five RDA dancers were selected to perform in the 2018 production: – Lillyan Farnot (Chinese and Page) – Cora Sinclair (Soldier) – Nicole Hamilton (Party …
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November 20, 2018 @ 8:02 am
In October, visitors to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs were once again entertained by dances from Revolution Dance Academy (RDA), who performed their version of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the popular Boo at the Zoo. Decked out as zombies and other creatures of the night, the performance has become a tradition for RDA. The dancers spend weeks rehearsing and …
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September 25, 2018 @ 11:55 am
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Revolution Dance Academy’s Performing Arts Ensemble (PAE) took the stage at the “What If… Festival of Innovation & Imagination” in downtown Colorado Springs. As one of the studios invited by Colorado Springs Dance Theatre to participate, RDA Sparklers, Firecrackers, Youth Company, and Company dancers performed in the outdoor amphitheater at the Pikes Peak Center before …
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August 30, 2018 @ 6:10 pm
August 2018 kicks off Revolution Dance Academy’s 8th season — and we are already Rev’d Up and jam-packed with activities! Even before the annual kick-off studio barbeque, students had the opportunity to participate in master classes taught by renowned professional dancers, Ashley Valerio (So You Think You Can Dance) and Sharon Wehner (former principal dancer with Colorado Ballet). More exciting …
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Summer is almost here – LET’S DANCE! Revolution Dance Academy is pleased to announce its summer schedule, beginning with a week-long Ballet Intensive, June 11-15 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., featuring guest master class instructors from Colorado Ballet – Sharon Wehner, Principal Dancer & Kevin Gael Thomas, Principal Dancer. Classes are for ages 8 to adults – all levels …
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Revolution Dance Academy is pleased to announce this year’s ballet production – “Take Me to Neverland”! Our PAE Ballet Company dancers have been rehearsing since January and are excited to bring their story to life on stage this Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 13, 2018 – Doherty High School (4515 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917) – at 1:00 p.m. …
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Revolution Dance Academy’s Performing Arts Ensemble (PAE) officially kicked off the 2018 competition season at Dance Educators of America (DEA) in Westminster, CO. It was their first mandatory competition of the year and for some dancers, the first time they performed their new pieces on stage. It was also the first time PAE’s group routines were performed. You all danced …
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It was another opportunity to dance, learn, and even receive a scholarship. Every year, the Colorado Springs Dance Theatre (CSDT) invites all intermediate and above level dance students, ages 11-18 within the Pikes Peak Region, to apply to compete in the following two competitions: The Jazz Master Class & Scholarship Competition and the Esther Geoffrey Young Dancers’ Scholarship Competition. The …
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RDA’s Performing Arts Ensemble (PAE) recently had the honor of performing at various events in Colorado Springs. The studio was asked to be part of the halftime show as the United States Air Force Academy Falcons (USAFA) basketball team took on the Colorado State University Rams (CSU) on February 6 at Clune Arena. Dancers from Bottle Rockets, Sparklers, Firecrackers, Youth …
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As Revolution Dance Academy prepared for its first mandatory competition of 2018, several dancers attended optional competitions to perform their solos, duets, and small groups. Those competitions included: Youth America Grand Prix, (YAGP), Celebrity, and Artists Simply Human (ASH). RDA dancers shined on stage once again, taking home several trophies and accolades in their age divisions, categories and overall high …
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