


Our Story
The story of April Rain Dance Academy began 2003 when a group of passionate young individuals gathered with a shared dream: to create a unique and vibrant dance academy. They chose "Spring Rain Nurtures, Blossoms Along the Path" as the name of the academy, symbolizing the vitality of spring and the nourishment of rain, signifying that every student would thrive and blossom like flowers under its guidance.The founding purpose of the academy was to inherit Chinese culture, teaching Chinese dance, and improving children's basic skills and acrobatic techniques. As time passed, the academy gradually expanded its curriculum, introducing diverse cultural dance forms such as K-pop, jazz, ballet, and more, to cater to the interests and needs of different students.Today, APRIL RAIN DANCE ACADEMY is not only a dance academy but also a dance family that embraces multiculturalism. We encourage students not only to learn dance techniques but also to understand the cultural connotations behind them, integrating the essence of Chinese culture into every dance step. We are committed to creating a dynamic and creative dance family for every student, allowing them to find a sense of belonging here and realize their dance dreams.Our story is a story of passion, dreams, and multiculturalism, a story of spring rain nurturing and blossoms blooming along the path.
Team
The team is a group of like-minded individuals working together towards a common goal.

Principal&instructor
Yuchen(Brooke) Lin
Brooke started dancing at age 11, focusing on Chinese dance for six years, including traditional, classical, and folk styles. During this time, she was active in dance competitions and performances, showing her talent on stage. After high school, she attended Fujian Normal University, where she majored in dance and gained extensive experience in choreography and performance.
After graduation, Brooke became a dance teacher at Fuzhou School of Arts, where she taught dance and helped students create solo routines to assist in their college applications. She also served as a guest choreographer and instructor at local dance studios.
Brooke is respected in the local dance community for her passion for dance and innovative choreography. Her teaching approach is well-received by students and parents, and her work has earned high praise from dance industry professionals.

Vice principal&instructor
Liliya Philips
Liliya, Head Dance Teacher of April Rain Dance Academy. Six years of experience in professional dance performance. Twelve years of dance teaching experience. Graduated from Xinghai Conservatory of Music dance major, Beijing Dance Academy graduate dance choreographer in Master degree. Expertices:
-choreography,
-dance performance
-dance acrobatics
- dancer flexibility
Under her guidance April Rain has won multiple national dance competition prizes.