MANSFIELD—Richland Academy of the Arts will be presenting their 2022 RADE show on March 19 at 2:30 pm at Mansfield Senior High School. RADE (Richland Academy Dance Ensemble) is one of the Academy’s pre-professional dance groups, where members undergo hours of weekly training to enhance their skills, improve technique, and pursue their passion for dance.
In this program, attendees will enjoy a variety of dance styles including Broadway’s “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from Annie and “Way Down in Hadestown” from Hadestown. It will also feature classical ballet from Swan Lake & Don Quixote as well as an assortment of jazz, contemporary, and tap dances. Original choreography by Marden Ramos, Erin Wolford, and Sarah Horrigan Ramos showcases Academy dancers’ full range of ability and talent.
This year the Academy is celebrating 1 high school senior: Elisabeth Madore, Lexington HS.
Many of the Academy’s dance company alumni have gone on to study dance in college, perform in various dance companies, and pursue a career in teaching dance. The Academy believes that their dance programs not only teach students proper technique but also mental and physical discipline, time management, problem-solving, and performance skills.
Tickets for this in-person performance are available now. Tickets run $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, students, and Veterans. Masks are not required to attend this event. This program will run for approximately 90 minutes.
For more information on things happening at Richland Academy, call (419) 522-8224 or visit richlandacademy.com. “Richland Academy… where anyone can explore the artist within,” located at the corner of 4th and Walnut St. was founded in 1991 and is supported by the Ohio Arts Council.