Columbia Dance Affiliations

Regional Dance America

Columbia Dance is a proud member of the Regional Dance America (RDA) / Pacific Region (RDA/P).

Regional Dance America (RDA) is a national association of ballet companies. Founded in 1988 to promote the artistic development of dance companies throughout the United States, RDA continues the important work that was started in 1956 by the National Association of Regional Ballet (NARB). Students studying at RDA member schools can be assured they are receiving the best standards-based professional training.

The main objectives of RDA/P are:

to promote its mission on a national level
to define and maintain the artistic standards of quality to which the regional organizations are held
to provide uniformity of major policies amongst the five regions
to provide access to high quality dance for all Americans

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics

Columbia Dance enjoys a strong symbiotic relationship with the highly renowned Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (VSAA). Columbia Dance has traditionally presented its annual Nutcracker at the campus’ Royal Durst Theatre. For the 2007-08 season, the company will perform its Columbia Dance Festival Spring Repertory Concert and Columbia Dance Presents! concerts – as well as The Nutcracker – at the Royal Durst. Many Columbia Dance Senior Company members study Modern Dance at the school, while students from VSAA’s dance program study ballet at Columbia Dance.

Other companies at Columbia Dance Center

Other regional organizations which use the Leslie B. Durst Columbia Dance Center for rehearsals and instruction activities include:

Scottish USA Dancers