Rhythmic Arts Academy of Dance

Old Town Tustin · 5.0 stars

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Old Town Tustin · Ages 3-18

Your dancer’s first class with us is complimentary.

RAAD is a dance academy in Old Town Tustin that is focused on building well rounded dancers! We take pride in creating a fun, healthy & safe dance environment for our students, staff and dance families.

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Rated 5.0 on Google from 15 reviews494 El Camino Real, Tustin
Five of our ballet dancers in white tutus with black trim on the white studio backdrop.

First time students take a complimentary class

Call 714-573-1411 or email raadancetustin@gmail.com to schedule a free trial class.

In the studio

We teach your dancer in a fun, healthy and safe studio.

On the stage

Then we take that work to the competition stage.

One of our dancers en pointe in a white tutu on the white studio backdrop.
One of our dancers mid-leap in front of a blue sequin backdrop.

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Pointe · competition stage

Five of our ballet dancers in white tutus with black trim on the white studio backdrop.
One of our ballet dancers in arabesque on a competition stage under purple light.

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Ballet · competition stage

Our hip-hop dancers in red tracksuits on the white studio backdrop.
A hip-hop soloist in white in front of a purple Applause Talent competition backdrop.

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Hip-Hop · competition stage

In the studio

We teach your dancer in a fun, healthy and safe studio.

One of our dancers en pointe in a white tutu on the white studio backdrop.
PointeStudio → stage
One of our dancers mid-leap in front of a blue sequin backdrop.
Five of our ballet dancers in white tutus with black trim on the white studio backdrop.
BalletStudio → stage
One of our ballet dancers in arabesque on a competition stage under purple light.
Our hip-hop dancers in red tracksuits on the white studio backdrop.
Hip-HopStudio → stage
A hip-hop soloist in white in front of a purple Applause Talent competition backdrop.

On the stage

Then we take that work to the competition stage.

Fall 2026 schedule

Your dancer can start in any of these seven classes.

Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, contemporary, lyrical, technique, tumbling & conditioning and pointe for dancers ages 3-18.

Our pre-ballet dancers in mint green tutus on the white studio backdrop.

Pre-Ballet

Petite classes for 3-6 year olds.

Five of our ballet dancers in white tutus with black trim on the white studio backdrop.

Ballet

Ms. Camilla and Ms. Emily teach ballet.

One of our dancers en pointe in a white tutu on the white studio backdrop.

Pointe

Ms. Camilla and Ms. Emily teach pointe.

Our jazz dancers in red sequin costumes on the white studio backdrop.

Jazz

Three tap dancers in black and white polka dot dresses on the white studio backdrop.

Tap

Ms. Emma Lou teaches tap.

Our hip-hop dancers in red tracksuits on the white studio backdrop.

Hip-Hop

Mr. JC teaches hip hop.

A musical theatre dancer in a pink fringe dress on the white studio backdrop.

Musical Theatre

Ms. Emma Lou teaches musical theatre.

Also on our schedule: contemporary, lyrical, technique, tumbling & conditioning. Private lessons are available, and registration runs on Jackrabbit.

Petite classes

Our petite classes take dancers from three to six.

Petite classes are for 3-6 year olds, and our petites perform with everyone else at the Christmas Showcase and the End of Year June Performance.

See every class
Our petite ballerinas lined up on the studio floor in front of the mirrors and barres.Four of our youngest ballerinas in lavender tutus on the showcase stage.
Our pre-ballet dancers in mint green tutus on the white studio backdrop.

Competition team

We run an award-winning competition team.

Passion, hard work & dedication is our motto in helping our dancers achieve their dance goals whether recreational or competitive.

Our competition team on stage holding an ADCC Studio of Excellence winner award.
Our team on stage with an ADCC Studio of Excellence winner award.
Our hip-hop dancers in camo shirts posed in rows on a dark stage.A jazz group in gold sequin dresses kneeling on stage with one of our teachers.
See more of our dancers in the gallery

Two performances

We hold an annual Christmas Showcase and an End of Year June Performance.

Both performances put our dancers on a real stage, in costume, in front of their own families.

A jazz number on chairs under string lights at one of our showcases.Two dancers working at a portable barre on our showcase stage.A soloist holding a vertical extension at one of our showcases.A line of dancers in plaid shirts performing at one of our showcases.

Around Tustin

Your dancer gets to perform at Tustin Tiller Days, the Tustin Tree Lighting and the Orange County Fair.

At RAAD we love getting involved in our community! Our dancers will be given opportunities to perform at Tustin Tiller Days, Tustin Tree Lighting and the Orange County fair!

Our dancers together outdoors under the canopies at a community event.Our dancers in costume together on the studio floor.
Bryana “Bree” Meyers, owner and artistic director, on a bench in Old Town Tustin.

Owner & artistic director

Meet Bree, our owner and artistic director.

Bryana “Bree” Meyers is a Southern California native. She began dancing at the age of 3, graduated from California State University Los Angeles with a B.A in Theatre Arts & Dance, and has danced under programs including Alvin Ailey in New York and Hubbard Street in Chicago. She is the owner and artistic director of Classical Dance Center, now Rhythmic Arts Academy of Dance.

Read her full story

Get started

Book your dancer’s complimentary class.

Call 714-573-1411 or email raadancetustin@gmail.com to schedule a free trial class. We are at 494 El Camino Real in Old Town Tustin.

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Our dancers in black gathered under the RAAD sign in the studio.