Your Dance Family since 1985

We are a dance studio & co-creative hub that empowers a diverse community of people age 18-80 to train, express themselves & feed their creative souls through dance. We are a space of embodied storytelling & joy fulfilled ! 

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WELCOME DANCERS

We have been dancing on these lekwungen territories since 1985 and are committed to showing up daily in the mending and building of these relationships.

OUR CLASSES

A Body That Dances

“You don’t have to have a dancer’s body to dance, just a body that dances.”

~ LYNDA RAINO

Started in 1985 the founder’s ethos lives on in our iconic dance hub with over 10 styles and teachers dedicated to non professional and professional dance training in a welcoming, safe and non-competitive environment under the artistic direction of Monique Salez.

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DANCE IS AN ANCIENT FORM OF EMBODIED STORYTELLING

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DANCE IS CONNECTION & COMMUNITY

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DANCE IS SHOWING UP TIRED AND LEAVING ENERGIZED

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DANCE IS AN ANCIENT FORM OF EMBODIED STORYTELLING 〰️ DANCE IS CONNECTION & COMMUNITY 〰️ DANCE IS SHOWING UP TIRED AND LEAVING ENERGIZED 〰️

SCHOLARSHIPS

Encourage = put in the heart

If you need support this year to lift your body to the dance floor we offer two scholarships. Indigenous to actively move toward right relation with our Indigenous communities, and General to acknowledge we all experience periods of hardship that need not mean the dance stops. These are available in the Full Year Program.

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  • "Raino Dance is a hub of artistry, creativity, and community. The teachers are skilled at providing an excellent technical foundation while still making room for artistic expression, fun, and exercise."

    J.M.

  • "Awesome dance studio for adult beginners. I took contemporary dance with Dyana and she was an incredible instructor, super sensitive and responsive to the needs of the class and very inclusive. Would love to take another class with her. For those looking for fitness to help their mental health or just starting on their fitness journey I definitely recommend her classes."

    R.K.B.

  • "Great place to learn and grow while feeling safe and supported. Incredible instructors that meet individual needs. I would recommend it for any dance level. The biggest step is to walk up those stairs."

    S.B.

  • "Every single teacher at Raino is passionate about their craft, and each one brings their own individual strengths and style to their teaching. I've also grown to appreciate the warm community of students that are part of Raino. If you're like me and always wanted to dance but felt too scared, don't waste any more time. Raino is a friendly, welcoming studio with fantastic teachers who will nurture your love of dance."

    D.S.C.

  • "Best . Place. Ever."

    G.W.

  • "I have been dancing with Raino Dance for 11 years. This incredible studio brings joy, challenge, community and creativity into my week. I can’t imagine my life without dance and the home I have found there."

    M.E.

  • "Raino Dance is not just another dance school - it's a lifestyle."

    D.G.

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Listen to your bodies longing to move, express, & connect with others in the dance.