Sara Raymond Dance Academy

06/06/2026

FREE Dance Classes Wednesday June 17th

04/19/2026

Looking to try a fun new skill and get ready for Nanaimo Dance Fusion?! Come join us on Sundays.

Sunday Beginner Line Dance and West Coast Swing Classes are starting a new series coming up!

April 29- June 7

BUT WAIT There's more!

For those who have never danced with us before and want to take both classes enjoy this special.
$70 for each series OR $100 for both classes ($40 in savings!)

If you dance with us at the studio already - come in on Sundays for FREE if you bring a friend. This special is only for Sundays at this time.

Let's build our dance community - please share!

Register today!!

www.srdanceacademy.ca

08/06/2025

Who wants FREE Classes?
Very excited to partner with Parksville Downtown and offer free beginner west coast swing and line dance classes on Thursdays Aug 7th and 21st.
You do not pre-register - just come on out and enjoy intro classes for two hours.
Hope to see you there and please spread the word!

10/30/2024

Toddler Dance Classes sale!

Do you know any kids ages 2.5-4yrs that would enjoy trying ballet?

We have the amazing Mako teaching on Thursdays 2:30-3:00pm.
9 weeks for $75! Register today for your spot!

https://www.srdanceacademy.ca/registration-2024-2025.html

Please share with anyone you think may enjoy this!

10/28/2024

Exciting News!
We are bringing Bev & Andrew Opyrchal from Calgary to the studio to teach a weekend of wcs workshops in December.

Here is the schedule:
Saturday Dec 7th
6:30-8:30pm workshops
8:30-11:00pm open dancing
$40 for workshops and dance or $10 dance only

Sunday Dec 8th
10:00-12:00pm workshop
12:00-1:00pm lunch break (open dancing & pack a lunch if you like!)
1:00-3:00pm workshop
$40 for 2 hours of workshops or $80 for all of Sunday

Early bird price! $110 for all workshops and dance! Deal ends Nov 11th. All workshops limited to 30 people.

Register today!!

09/05/2024

Get to know our instructors! Did you know we have two new instructors to our team?

Please welcome Mako Matsui and Tasha Dent!

Link below for more details.

Sara Raymond: Jazz, Contemporary, Latin, Line Dance, Hip Hop, Tap ​Owner - Instructor - Choreographer - Dance Event Organizer. Born in Nanaimo, Sara Raymond has been in the dance industry for over...

08/27/2024

Super excited to have John Kirkconnell come back to Nanaimo in September and to bring back our monthly dances to the studio!

Registration is limited to the first 30 people. You don't want to miss this opportunity - John is amazing!

Cost is $35 which includes a 2 hour intermediate workshop and social dance until 11pm.

He is also available for private lessons on Sunday. pm for more information.

08/21/2024

💥Nanaimo Dancers! 💃

⭐️SRDA Dance Academy is very excited to have adult fall classes coming to the studio. 🙌🍁

🍂 Mondays: West Coast Swing with Sara Raymond
🍂 Tuesdays: Urban Kiz with Tone Donaghey and Crystal Stauch
🍂 Wednesdays: Line Dancing with Sara Raymond

⚡️Register Today to secure your spot this Fall - Limited spots available. 🍁

⚡️We also have Line Dance, West Coast Swing and Urban Kiz socials, workshops and jamborees coming this fall. 🌟

⚡️ Dates below - more details coming soon.

07/30/2024

FREE DANCE CLASSES!

I'm so excited to be teaching for the city of Parksville free west coast swing and line dance for beginners. Come out and dance!
Location: Memorial Plaza (corner of Memorial Avenue and Alberni Hwy) Parkville

Thursday August 1st: West Coast Swing 6-8pm
Thursday August 15th: Line Dancing 6-8pm

Who's coming?! Bring your friends!

07/29/2024

Summer Camps! We still have camps available starting up in August.

1st Option: Princess Song and Dance Ages 5-10yrs. 9-12am We will be learning ballet and jazz routines along with some musical theatre to your favourite princess music. Cost: $125

2nd Option: Dance Sampler. 12:15-3:15pm Want to try dance but not sure what style you would like? We will try jazz, contemporary, hip hop, latin dance, ballet and musical theatre. Ages 5-11yrs. Cost: $125

Register today!

https://www.srdanceacademy.ca/summer-camp.html