Teaching dance,
Transforming lives
Why parents love Prima…
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Our dance classes are designed for students of all skill levels.
Prima offers dance classes designed for all types of dancers, from students who want to take a dance class just for fun all the way to dancers who want to compete on a competitive dance team.
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We offer a strong technical ballet program using the ABT curriculum.
Students who graduate from Prima are well prepared for success if they continue to pursue dance at the collegiate or professional level.
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We provide plenty of opportunities to perform in the community.
Training Group is perfect for students who want extra opportunities to perform throughout the community but who do not want the additional commitment of being on a competitive team.
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We invest a lot of time and money into training our staff to better serve our students.
Prima was the first studio in South Dakota to join More Than Just Great Dancing®, and our staff are Youth Protection Association for Dance™ certified.
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Our competition team is second to none.
Prima Company is our competitive dance team that competes and excels regionally for dancers who want to be pushed more in their dance experience.
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Our team is always here to answer your questions.
Prima has office staff working during all regularly scheduled classes, so someone is always there to help you out.
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Select students have the opportunity to dance with the Radio City Rockettes.
In 2023, Prima’s Company was selected by Radio City Musical Hall to perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a very prestigious honor that is offered to only 10 studios across the country.
Why students love Prima…
“I love dancing at Prima because…”
About Prima School of Dancing
Prima School of Dancing is the premier dance studio in Rapid City, offering a wide variety of programs to dancers of all ages, interests, and abilities.
Our dancers are recognized with lead roles in community theatre, Black Hills Dance Theatre’s biennial production of The Nutcracker, and even the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in 2023.
Whether you want to dance recreationally, perform in the community, or go all in with our competitive teams, you’ll find your place at Prima!
Experienced dance teachers
Prima’s instructors have a combined 175+ years of dance teaching experience. Led by long-time studio director Christy Remington, our educators have all achieved impressive degrees, certifications, and awards both in the Black Hills and across the country.
But it takes more than a great resumé to teach at Prima. Each of our dance teachers has a true heart for children — and, as you can see in the reviews above, the love is mutual!
Searching for great jobs in Rapid City? We are always looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. Learn more about working at Prima!
Superior dance facility
As the biggest dance studio in the Black Hills, Prima has four sizeable dance studios at the main location and a large rehearsal studio across the street, allowing us to offer more dance classes and times to suit your schedule.
Our professional-grade, “sprung” dance floors are specifically designed to absorb shock, prevent injury, and reduce fatigue. We are also the only studio in Rapid City to offer classes on both wood and marley floors (the best surfaces, for different reasons) in one building for your convenience.
Long-lasting legacy
Prima School of Dancing has been an outstanding member of the Black Hills community since 1964 and has been run with love by Christy Remington for the past 20+ years. Her vision is to continue teaching dance and transforming lives for many years to come.
Our legacy is more than how long we’ve been in business — it’s how long we stay in our students’ hearts. As we often say, dancers come for the classes, but they stay for the friendships!
Three ways to dance at Prima
Whether you’re interested in joining a studio dance class, competition team, or performance group, we have programs for you.
1. Dance classes
Dance styles for all ages, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, and more. Fall classes begin in September and end with our annual recital in May. Special summer programs are also offered.
2. Competition teams
Comprised of auditioned dancers who strive to compete locally and regionally in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado. Our competition teams, called Prima Company, are offered for ages 7–18 in the fall.
3. Performance groups
Groups that perform at a variety of local events to educate and inspire the Black Hills community. Our performance groups, called Training Group, are open to kindergarteners through high school seniors.
