What's Happening? The Latest News & Events...

Can you believe Ms. Kristin has been a part of the Academy family since 1999? We’re so lucky to have her! Watch the video to learn more. Visit Ms. Kristin’s Bio

We love Ms. Alina! Watch the video to learn more about her. Visit Ms. Alina’s Bio

Students say Ms. Anna speaks like a princess, and we couldn’t agree more! Visit Miss Anna’s Bio

Red Light A red light pop-up means no in-studio classes for the week (you will also be notified via the email you provide at registration). Yellow Light A Yellow light on our website means that we have additional safety measures in place with limits to the number of people in the buildings at one time…

Friday the 13th of March, 2020, Governor Noem announced school closures for South Dakota in response to a global COVID-19 pandemic.  Continuously serving our dancing families was top priority! Within 48 hours the Academy of Dance Arts restructured to “open” Monday on a virtual platform, one of the first studios in the nation to continue…

“Thank you for being a catalyst and leading the HOW to return to safer gatherings!” The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center shared news of the impact the Academy of Dance Arts’ September performances have already had on the greater Rapid City Community in their Monday meeting with Studio Artistic Director, Julie A. McFarland. According to Theatre…

Your dancer will experience this new performance event, with fun additions in a new way of performing together in safer ways. There will be a “Red Carpet Experience,” limited micro-seatings and mask required for audience members.

Miss Sara was guest on the morning show for KOTA Territory News on June 29, 2020. She gave a little preview of the choreography Miss Allie will be teaching in the Frozen Dance Camp this week! Click here for more details on the Frozen Dance Camp: Frozen Dance Camp – Ages 3-6 Frozen Dance Camp…

The Academy of Dance Arts presents: “Munchkinland” & “Over the Rainbow” Saturday, September 19, 2020 Tickets available: 1-800-GOT-MINE or GotMine.com

Preview “MUNCHKINLAND” Costumes!!! Preview “OVER THE RAINBOW” Costumes!!!