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Step into a majestic display of artistry and entertainment with The Richmond Academy of Dance<\/a>‘s annual Dance Into Christmas performance. Year after year, audiences return to this incredible show with whole families in tow to experience the beauty of dance and its connection to the holiday.\u00a0 This live holiday event features the Academy’s professional division ballet dancers alongside some top-notch, professional guest artists from Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, all of whom are sure to delight audiences of all ages.<\/del><\/p>\n

Dance Into Christmas<\/a> is a charming performance that includes excerpts from seasonal favourites such as The Nutcracker<\/em> and specially choreographed works featuring guest dancers and vocalists. See Clara and her Nutcracker Prince come to life on stage with exquisite costumes as the professional dance division performs excerpts of traditional seasonal pieces. Additionally, audiences will delight in seeing the famous Nutcracker<\/em> Pas des Deux performed by guest artists.\u00a0 For a special treat, celebrated soprano Sheila Christie and Mikey Jose and his band will perform Christmas classics to bring the festive spirit of song to this vibrant show that sells out year after year.<\/del><\/p>\n

The Richmond Academy of Dance<\/a> is an award-winning dance academy that consistently produces professional and high-standing dancers and performers in classical ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theatre, and singing. This multi-disciplinary school provides exceptional instruction and education from talented professional faculty, and an array of local and international guest instructors.<\/del><\/p>\n

An evening of Dance Into Christmas<\/a> with The Richmond Academy of Dance will illuminate the warmth of the holiday season and inspire experienced dancers and those interested in pursuing dance by witnessing the beauty and vibrance of those on the stage. Don’t miss your chance to see this great holiday show for the whole family; book your tickets now<\/a>.<\/del><\/p>\n

Dance Into Christmas presented by The Richmond Academy of Dance:<\/del><\/h2>\n

When<\/strong>: December 6, 2024<\/del>
\nTime<\/strong>: 7:30pm<\/del>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Massey Theatre<\/del>
\nAddress<\/strong>: 735 8th Avenue, New Westminster<\/del>
\nWebsite<\/strong>:\u00a0www.richmondacademyofdance.com<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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