Riverside Ballet Arts

64-Year Riverside Ballet Arts

Riverside Ballet Arts (RBA) is a 64-year-old premier classical ballet school on Sycamore Canyon Blvd in Riverside, founded by former National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Glenda Carhart.

Programs

Classical ballet curriculum with serious depth. Classes include:
- Pre-Ballet (ages 2+)
- Beginning through Advanced Ballet
- Pre-Pointe and Pointe
- Mini-Jazz and Jazz
- Contemporary
- Body Conditioning
- Pilates
- Adult classes (all levels)
- Scholarship audition pathway to major ballet company schools

What's Included

• 64 years of continuous operation
• Founder was a National Ballet of Canada principal dancer
• Multiple RBA-trained dancers have gone on to professional ballet careers
• Regular scholarship acceptances to major ballet company schools
• Classical emphasis with conditioning and Pilates cross-training
• Riverside location inside Platt College building
• Age 2 entry through adult classes

Experience

The serious classical choice in Riverside — RBA has a real track record of placing students in major ballet company schools. Strong fit for dedicated young ballerinas and for families committed to long-term serious training.