Royal Academy of Ballet

Specialties

Royal Academy of Ballet is very proud to be the first certified Royal Academy of Dance school in the state of Hawaii. At R.A.B. we set forth the highest standards of training for all students, beginning at age 2. Our certified teachers adhere to the highest standards of the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) syllabus to educate and expand knowledge of dance in the community. Our classes provide the technical training, rhythm, musicality, artistic self-​expression, discipline, nurturing environment, and performance opportunities to enhance the dancers’ abilities and confidence. Progress is measured annually through the R.A.D.‘s examinations which give dancers and parents the opportunity to monitor the growth and development. At The Royal Academy of Ballet our goal is to expand each dancer’s aptitude and passion for dance all while having fun!

History

Established in 2010.

Royal Academy of Ballet open its door at the Gentry Pacific Design Center on July 6, 2010. Artistic Director, Miss Vivienne, had a vision for a certified studio specializing in ballet for children. After 10 years of teaching in Los Angeles she moved back to Hawaii to make her vision a reality.

Meet the Business Owner

Vivienn M.

Business Owner

Ms. Vivienne is a fully Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) trained dancer who received her classical ballet training in Malaysia, New York, Hawaii, London and Los Angeles. In addition to being an R.A.D. registered instructor Ms. Vivienne holds the Certificate of Higher Education in Dance Teaching from the University of Surrey, London. Her extensive resume includes being a dancer for more than 28 years, teaching for more than ten years, being Young Children’s Director at Dance Studio No. 1 in Los Angeles, successfully entering more than 120 students for the R.A.D. examinations annually, and training more than 100 students for the American Academy of Ballet, Performance Award. Her students have been successfully accepted to numerous renowned summer program including Bolshoi Ballet, Lines Ballet, American Ballet Theater and San Francisco Ballet.

Ms. Vivienne also holds an MBA in Marketing from Hawaii Pacific University and is thrilled to be part of the Alumni Network.