Overview
Provide tailored dance instruction to individuals at
various skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
Focus on developing technical proficiency while
encouraging artistic exploration, ensuring that each
student’s unique talents and interests are nurtured and
cultivated.
• Lead regular rehearsal and group sessions, providing
constructive feedback and personalized coaching to
dancers. Utilize a collaborative approach to teach
dance techniques, foster creativity, and
enhance artistic interpretation. Encourage peer
feedback and group interaction to create a dynamic
and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with fellow instructors and students to
explore and refine contemporary dance routines,
adding their own artistic vision.
• Prepare dancers for performances by emphasizing the
nuances of contemporary dance, including the
integration of storytelling, emotion, and innovative
movement.
• Work closely with dancers preparing for
performances, auditions, or competitions. Offer
specialized coaching that emphasizes both technical
mastery and emotive expression.
• Participate in rehearsals and live performances as a
solo artist or as a group member, working
collaboratively with fellow dancers, choreographers,
and artistic directors.
• Take the lead in conceptualizing and choreographing
original dance pieces, whether for solo performances
or group collaborations.
• Participate in group training sessions with fellow
dancers and fitness professionals, fostering a
supportive and motivating environment. Engage in
exercises that are tailored to the specific demands of
upcoming performances, ensuring that all members of
the ensemble meet the required standards of ability
and fitness.
About Royal Principal Ballet
Royal Principal Ballet was established in 1959, located in Royal City—downtown New Westminster, Vancouver, Canada. It was founded by Ms. Dolores Kirkwood and was originally named The Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts. Over the past 50 years, it has become a well-known local performing arts group. In 2009, Ms. Keitha Campeau, a student of Ms. Kirkwood, took over as the school director and renamed it Northwest Academy of Performing Arts, earning a good reputation in the Royal City of New Westminster.
In 2019, Mr. Liang Xing, a principal dancer of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and a first-class actor in China, became the CEO of the Royal Principal Ballet. Under his leadership, the academy was officially renamed the Royal Principal Ballet. Due to Mr. Xing’s unique background,RPBA focuses on ballet performance collaborations and rehearsals. Starting from 2019, RPBA has annually performed “The Nutcracker”, featuring performers ranging from ages 4 to 60 years old. Additionally, it presents various classical ballet productions each year, such as “Swan Lake,” “Nutcraker””Études,” and “Paquita,” all of which are well-received by audiences.
Moreover, the Royal Principal Ballet has rehearsed over a hundred different ballet variations and contemporary dance works, participating in various international ballet competitions and exhibitions, and winning numerous awards and honors.
In 2025, we became the Canadian studio with the highest number of solo pieces qualifying for the YAGP Finals, and also achieved the top overall individual results among all Canadian studios at the ADCIBC Finals.
RPBA is committed to providing rehearsal and performance opportunities for ballet enthusiasts of all ages, while creating and presenting more dance and ballet productions for audiences.
