December 16, 2009, at 3:00 pm.

International guest dancers from Russia will conduct a master class at Victoria Ballet Academy,7751 Yonge St., Thornhill.

Scope of the workshop to include Lifts (duet of a ballerina and a dancer) and male techniques.

Admission fee: $30.

Register:
905-707-7580
or
info@victoriaballet.com

Many children show an interest in dance, music and movement from an early age (some from as soon as they begin walking!) and there is absolutely no reason not to encourage this interest. One of the best ways to support this interest is to enroll the child in a pre-ballet class. Many schools (including the Victoria Ballet Academy) offer pre-ballet classes for children over the age of three. Here the child will be introduced to a world of rhythm and excitement in a loosely structured environment. This will allow them to develop this side of their personality in a fun and creative environment. It will also assist with social skills by involving them with other children and the regular activity will give them a sense of routine that will be invaluable in future years.

Of course, the viability of ballet classes for three year olds will depend a great deal on the individual child. In some cases the child may lack the attention span for classes and it could be best to wait a year or two until they have more focus. This will be a personal decision for the parents and teacher to consider.

The majority of children begin ballet classes between the ages of four and eight. At this age the child is better able to concentrate and will be able to learn effectively. This is usually the best age to work on the child’s posture and to begin to introduce the standard ballet positions. The benefits of ballet classes at this age are significant and will extend into other areas of the child’s development. Learning ballet will improve the child’s concentration, focus and discipline. As with most other physical activities and sports, dance lessons will foster a healthy lifestyle and attitude that will assist the child throughout their life. There is also a great deal of evidence to suggest that children with active lifestyles perform better at school and are generally better behaved.

Ballet classes also give children the opportunity to perform in public and in front of their peers. It is extremely beneficial for a child to become accustomed to this from a young age. This aspect of ballet can also give the child a huge sense of accomplishment and boost their confidence and self-esteem which will serve them well during the rest of their childhood and teenage years. Attending ballet classes from a young age will also have the added bonus of exposing the child to a whole world of music, history and imagination.

The optimal age for beginning ballet classes will vary depending on the specific child, however, it generally ranges from the age of three to 10 years. Nevertheless, if your child expresses an interest in ballet but he or she is over 10, do not fear or give up! With a lot of hard work and dedication it is still possible for them to enjoy a great ballet career.

June 18 – 19 at 6:30 pm

in the great premises of The City Playhouse Theatre. We will perform The Best Ballets and Dances produced and staged by Victoria Mironova, Artistic Director, Choreographer.

Cast: students of the day school and evening/weekend program of the Victoria Ballet Academy and guest dancers Produced and staged by Victoria Mironova, Artistic Director, Choreographer

For more information please refer to the theatre section of our website.

Looking forward to see at the theatre.

on March 9 and 10, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

Please find more information at Ballet "Sleeping Beauty" page.

Inquiries: 905-707-7580, Victoria Ballet Academy

The Honourable Peter Kent, M.P., Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (the Americas) and his wife, Mrs. Cilla Kent, visited the Victoria Ballet Academy on Saturday, November 8, 2008. They congratulated the school’s grade 10 students Lisa Mironova, Anastasia Loskutov and Maria Petin with their successful representation of Canada at the 2nd International Ballet Competition in Beijing, China, which took place from October 25th to 31st, 2008. They also expressed their pleasure at the students’ safe return home. Mr. and Mrs. Kent posed for a picture with the school’s students, the school’s Founder and Artistic Director, Mrs. Victoria Mironova, the school’s Principal, Mr. Vladimir Demine and Mrs. Helen Dmitrieva, Teacher and Choreographer.