First-Rate Studio and Classes

We embrace a learning environment that will prepare you for the path ahead. Our classes incorporate traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences and our class sizes are small to ensure that each student gets the attention they need. We have state-of-the-art raised floors with a professional Marley surface to protect our dancers from injury.  We are conveniently  located in charming downtown Redding in the Cultural Arts District surrounded by local restaurants and coffee shops and directly  across the street from the historic Cascade Theatre.

My daughter dances with this studio and did their summer theater programs for many years. The owner, Diana is wonderful! She truly cares about these kids and really knows what she is doing. She is a great teacher and her theatre projects are top notch. The studio also puts on an amazing Nutcracker every year. If you’re looking for a studio to teach your child beautiful ballet technique and truly cares about your child, look no further, this is the studio for you. - Wendy Waugh, Owner of Early Foundations Children’s Academy

Dedicated Educators

Our classes are taught by knowledgable teachers who love what they do. Using proven teaching strategies, they make sure that every student finds a path to success.

Mrs. Diana Christensen, instructors and staff at the RAP are some of the most loving, compassionate, knowledgeable people you will ever come across. They have all been part of my family's life… instructing my two daughters…, as well as my son. All have been caring as instructors… providing the utmost guidance and instruction in a safe, controlled and disciplined environment. The RAP is overall a joyful and wonderful place for youngsters to grow and blossom as dancers performers and artists. - Aaron Casas, dad, photographer, performer

Our Mission

 The RAP school of theatre and dance is dedicated to building community through the performing arts and providing a home for artists in the Northstate. The RAP offers instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Theatre Arts, and Folk Dancing. Since 1997, The Redding Arts Project has been committed to growing dancers to their fullest potential. Owner Diana Christensen says their curriculum  “focuses on the whole dancer with an anatomy-based curriculum to ensure correct technique and the safety of growing bodies.”  

“The RAP not only functions as a high quality dance studio but an environment that encourages and enriches all aspiring artists. Whether you are a performing artist, an artistic stylist, fine art photographer or just a lover of everything art and art culture, the RAP offers and provides opportunities to explore and experience it all.“ - Aaron Casas