Performance Community Outreach
Bringing the beauty and joy of ballet to Riverside and the Inland Empire through inspiring performances, arts education, and outreach.
Ballet Resource Active Volunteer Association
Riverside Ballet BRAVA is a Non-Profit 501-c3 organization dedicated to arts including: Mentoring, Scholarships, Workshops, Choreography, Performing Opportunities, Community Outreach with emphasis on children and youth. And proud presenter of David Allan’s The Nutcracker performed in Riverside, CA!
Our Mission
To provide mentoring, tutoring and academic enrichment, and instruction in ballet and the performing arts; and to promote and foster an appreciation for a greater exposure to ballet and the arts, including programs and activities designed to reach non-traditional performer and audiences.
Highlighting Local Dancers
We encourage dancers and non-dancers to learn and grow through the art of dance. Riverside Ballet BRAVA is proud of our annual performance of David Allan’s Nutcracker… our performances highlight professional dancers and feature local dancers from The City of Riverside.
David Allan's Nutcracker
Riverside's beloved holiday tradition for over 30 years! Experience the magic of David Allan's Nutcracker, featuring spectacular choreography, dazzling costumes, and talented dancers.
Movement For Life
FREE classes – Wednesdays
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Unique to the region, Movement for Life-BRAVA is the only program in the Inland Empire that provides instruction to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients using directed motion through dance to improve their condition. This program successfully uses the Dance for PD® model to dramatically increase the quality of life of these patients in direct coordination with their treating physician.
Riverside Ballet Arts (RBA)
Now accepting new enrollment
Established in 1961, Riverside Ballet Arts is the official school of Riverside Ballet BRAVA. With a rich history of classical ballet training in the Inland Empire, RBA provides aspiring dancers with a strong foundation in technique and artistry.
As BRAVA’s official school, RBA shares our commitment to fostering a love of ballet and inspiring the next generation of dancers.