The dance educational program and schedule for 2009 – 2010 academic year

On December 18, 19 and 20, 2009, the older students of the school will perform in the Nutcracker. The younger students are welcome to attend the performance as this will contribute to their artistic education and willingness to learn the dance. They will participate in the school recital held in May or June, such as the ballet “Cinderella” or the Gala Concert.

By having all groups appear on the theatre stage, whether or not they are ready as dancers, we are encouraging them to explore their vivid imagination and dream of someday becoming ballet dancers or ballerinas.

The Monday, Wednesday and Friday 30 minutes ballet classes (3:30 pm) belong to our Kindergarten program. Children who do not attend the Kindergarten, may join these ballet classes.

Additionally, our staff teaches at the Kid’s Island Day Care Centre.

For many children, this is their first exposure to dance lessons where they get to see older students performing. The young participants discover that dance demands work and practice. Some parents may choose to enrol their child in two hours of class per week. This can be arranged at the discretion of the instructor.

Additionally, our staff teaches at the Kid’s Island Day Care Centre.

Ballet level 1. Choose: Wed. 5 pm and Sat. 10 am or Tue. and Fri. 5 pm (50 min.)

Optional: Ballet Gymnastics Sat. 10 am or Thu. 6 pm (45 min.)

Ask about our music, choir, art and academic tutoring classes.

Children in this group attend classes twice a week. This program is designed both for new and continuing students.

Our instructors motivate the children to be the best that they can be in a supportive and fun environment. The children are encouraged to participate in a dance class in order for them to develop basic dance skills as well as to learn about cooperation and team-work. To further encourage physical development, we strongly recommend that you also enroll your child in Ballet Gymnastics. In December, parents are invited to observe their child’s progress during an open lesson.

On December 18, 19 and 20, 2009, the older students of the school will perform in the Nutcracker. The younger students are welcome to attend the performance as this will contribute to their artistic education and willingness to learn the dance. They will participate in the school recital held in May or June, such as the ballet “Cinderella” or the Gala Concert.

The Victoria Ballet Academy also offers an excellent summer, winter and spring vacation series for children. Summer programs are available for children aged 4 to 16. Children can join these summer, as well as winter and spring, dance camps which are offered on a full or part-time basis.

This program is designed for the continuing and new motivated students. Children of this group attend classes two or three tomes a week. Our instructors motivate the children to be the best that they can be in a fun and supportive environment. The children are encouraged to participate in a dance class in order for them to develop basic dance skills as well and learn about cooperation and team-work. To further encourage physical development, we strongly recommend that you also enrol your child in Ballet Gymnastics. In December, parents are invited to observe their child’s progress during the open lesson.

On December 18, 19 and 20, 2009, some of the best students will perform in the Nutcracker. The younger students are welcome to attend the performance as this will contribute to their artistic education and willingness to learn the dance. They will participate in the school recital held in May or June, such as the ballet “Cinderella” or the Gala Concert.

The Victoria Ballet Academy also offers an excellent summer, winter and spring vacation series for children. Summer programs are available for children aged 4 to 16. Children can join these summer, as well as winter and spring, dance camps which are offered on a full or part-time basis.

Ask about our music, choir, art and academic tutoring classes.

This program is designed for our continuing successful students and beginners who wish to have more intensive program. Our instructors motivate the children to be the best that they can be in a supportive and fun environment. The children are encouraged to participate in a dance class in order for them to develop dance skills as well as to upgrade their cooperation and team-work skills. In this program, the instructor works closely with the children to form a solid base by developing skills which they will use throughout their future in dance. The children learn about responsibility and discipline while discovering new skills in a classroom setting. Students take classes of Ballet Gymnastics for faster and harmonious physical development. The students are ready now for some spetialized lessons, such as the Character Dance.

Each child learns and develops at his or her own pace and we applaud and support the individual growth of each participant. In December, parents are invited to observe their child’s progress during an open lesson. The children will have their first theatre stage experience during the academic year.

On December 18, 19 and 20, 2009, some of the best students will perform in the Nutcracker. The younger students are welcome to attend the performance as this will contribute to their artistic education and willingness to learn the dance. They will participate in the school recital held in May or June, such as the ballet “Cinderella” or the Gala Concert.

The Victoria Ballet Academy also offers an excellent summer, winter and spring vacation series for children. Summer programs are available for children aged 4 to 16. Children can join these summer, as well as winter and spring, dance camps which are offered on a full or part-time basis.

This twice-weekly program is for those who have been with the school for two or more years or have transferred from an advanced program of another dance school. Our Ballet Gymnastics (Stretching) program is an excellent way to get into top competitive physical condition. In December, parents are invited to observe their child’s progress during the open lesson. At this age, the teachers can assess as to which students will be considered ascandidates for the full-time school at the Victoria Ballet Academy.

On December 18, 19 and 20, 2009, some of the best students will perform in the Nutcracker. The younger students are welcome to attend the performance as this will contribute to their artistic education and willingness to learn the dance. 

They will participate in the school recital held in May or June, such as the ballet “Cinderella” or the Gala Concert.

The Victoria Ballet Academy also offers an excellent summer, winter and spring vacation series for children. Summer programs are available for children aged 4 to 16. Children can join these summer, as well as winter and spring, dance camps which are offered on a full or part-time basis.

Ballet Level 4 is an intensive program which helps children to develop physical strength, strong dancing skills and prepares them to dance competitively. The program teaches Ballet/Pointes, Ballet Gymnastics, Character Dance and Modern/Jazz Dance, all of which are skills necessary for competition. The program contributes to the overall development of the child: body, spirit and mind. On Fridays, the focus is on Character Dance (the picture above shows a lesson of the Spanish character dance) and ballet. The children are ambitious as they prepare for real performances, vying for the key dances in stage presentations. Roles are distributed according to the level of skill and present achievements. During the year, some parents may be approached by the school staff regarding planning for full-time education at the Victoria Ballet Academy. Enquiries about such opportunities are welcome. Key events take place throughout the academic year, such as

examinations in December, various theatre performances during the year. On December 18, 19 and 20, 2009, some of the best students will perform in the Nutcracker.

They will participate in the school recital held in May or June, such as the ballet “Cinderella” or the Gala Concert.

The Victoria Ballet Academy also offers an excellent summer, winter and spring vacation series for children. Summer programs are available for children aged 4 to 16. Children can join these summer, as well as winter and spring, dance camps which are offered on a full or part-time basis.