The students of indicated below classes are invited to the rehearsal of Les Sylphides (the first act of the Gala Concert) this Sunday, May 6, at 2 pm:

1) Groups of Ms. Elena, Monday and Thursday 7 pm, Tuesday and Friday 7 pm;

2) Groups of Ms. Victoria, Monday and Thursday 7 pm, Tuesday and Friday 7 pm;

3) The professional group of Ms. Victoria, after-school program;

4) Professional Middle and High School students.

The rehearsal may continue from 1 to 2 hours.

The rehearsal will be repeated on Sundays May 13 and 27.

Sincerely,

Victoria Ballet Academy

Arts and Science Academy

We wish to inform you that you can buy tickets for our Gala Concert 2012 now online  http://www.rhcentre.ca/buy-ticket.php?action=552425.  You may also call the box office 905-787-8811 or  buy them directly at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.
  

Sincerely,

Victoria Ballet Academy

Arts and Science Academy of Canada

Dear friends!

     Every year world famous ballet stars, the artistic directors of the major world ballet companies and students from different ballet schools around the world come to St. Petersburg to participate in their famous Dance Open Festival.

   Our School was happy to represent Canada, this month of April, during the 11th Dance Open Festival. This was a very special occasion because as part of the 11th DANCE OPEN Festival, dancers celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of ballet legend Natalia Dudinskaya. During her career, she was the laureate of four USSR state prizes, she was appointed as People’s Artist of the USSR and as honored citizen of Saint Petersburg among many other awards and recognitions. Natalia Dudinskaya was also the teacher of our Artistic Director, Victoria Mironova. 

  From the beginning we were impressed with the hospitality and beauty of St. Petersburg -the Russian Cultural Center City-.   The hotel and all services were amazing. Every day our students had a master class with prominent Russian teachers and dance instructors (from the Vaganova Ballet Academy, the Mariinsky Theatre, etc.) We visited the Hermitage Museum and had an interesting city tour. Two Ballet Concerts with International Ballet Stars and The Gala Concert, with the participation of our students, left us all with an unforgettable experience. 

We are already looking forward to our next trip in 2014 and

we would like to invite all our students and friends to join us.

Please read the reviews by our students.

Our Students  talk about Trip to St. Petersburg.

Jennifer:

Time passed very quickly. I have spent the most valuable time in my life. The trip did not fail at my expectations. Five times of the master classes were amazing; I gained lots of detailed ballet especially about port de bras. I felt very honoured to learn from all the famous teachers. Through Arthur Mitchell, one of the ballet instructors, we all leaned how to do combinations of barre on the floor with a thera band. It was very helpful, and I believe if I keep working I will be able to become much more better at the ballet.

The streets, Downtown, the buildings are all old and historically interesting. They make me feel that I flew to the century of Renaissance. Hotel “Ambassador” was very clean, bright and gave awesome service: Especially, the food – it was fantastic. I enjoyed so much.

I was really impressed by the participants of The Gala Concert. The concert opened from the huge and magnificent theatre. All participants were excellent with nothing to say. They gave me too much joy and pleasure. After the Gala Concert which was the last but not the least event, I felt I want to stay more, but as we planned we came back to Canada.  

This trip is the one that I cannot forget forever, they gave me greatest experience for my future and present. A very appreciate to Ms. Victoria and Mr. Vladimir who provided me this opportunity and took care of us during this wonderful trip.

Akane:

I really enjoyed the trip. We had Ballet Classes every day and we had performance. I loved Ballet classes in St. Petersburg. Everyday different teachers taught us. Students were beautiful dancers. I was happy to join them. I was excited before class every time. I did not want to come back to Canada actually because I loved those classes so much.

Other day we went to sightseeing and watching Ballet. There were a lot of beautiful buildings. Ballet concert was amazing. I saw many beautiful ballerinas. We could watch concert two days. I was so happy. I had good experience in St. Petersburg.

Konatsu:

It was my first trip to St. Petersburg.  Master classes were with famous ballet teachers.  Students were long legs and very skinny and beautiful faces. First time I was very nervous. However, students and teachers were kind to me. I had pleasant and enjoyable lessons. On April 14 there was a performance. I danced Kittori Variation. The audience finished every variation with a great cheer aroused.  I was happy to perform.

Other performances were so amazing. I was so impressed.

St. Petersburg has many beautiful buildings and pretty shops.

I spent great time!!!!

I love St. Petersburg.

Our ballet Summer Intensive is the best option for children aged 9 to 19 who are trained in ballet and would like to improve their skills and technique. This program starts on July 23 and continues till August 10. Finest female and male ballet instructors, including international ballet star Anton Korsakov, will teach the students ballet, repertoire, and stage acting. For more information, follow the link http://ww…w.victoriaballet.com/day-camp

For children aged 4 to 8 we provide Summer Camp from July 2 through August 3 and from August 7 through 24. The camp involves a day of fun activities combined with ballet and stretching. In order to see an outline of the day’s activities and fees please visit our website: www.victoriaballet.com/day-camp.

You can print your registration forms from our websites or obtain them in the office of the school. In case you have any questions, you can call us at: 905-707-7580.

A bonus: Try opera singing classes, included in the program, with invited artists from St.-Petersburg and Moscow, Russia (Bolshoy Theatre).

Sincerely,

Victoria Ballet Academy
Arts and Science Academy

We are now accepting registrations for our after-school programs for the period September 2012-June 2013.  We offer an early registration discount until April 30.  If you make one single payment for the total cost of your child’s program (September 2012 to June 2013) you will get one month for free and you will avoid any price increases. Please come to the office to pick up the registration form or call us if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Victoria Ballet Academy

Victoria Ballet Academy

Victoria Ballet Company and International Ballet Academy of Canada would like to invite you to our Summer Intensive Ballet Program that will take place from July 23 till August 10, 2012. During our three week program we will choose, from among the best international students, a few dancers who will be invited to participate in Victoria Ballet Company’s staging of the Nutcracker in 2012. If you are chosen you will be invited to come to Canada and participate in the Nutcracker with all the expenses paid by the Company!
(Students of Victoria Ballet Academy and Arts and Science Academy of Canada do not participate)
For more information about our Summer Intensive Ballet Program 2012 please watch our video invitation on YouTube

Last week we had the pleasure of seeing our students and their friends come to our Free trial Class Family Week promotion.
We are happy to inform you that we will continue this promotion for one more week (February 27-March 4).

Invite your relatives and friends to join our free ballet trial class!
Just ask them to fill out the Invitation form that you can find on facebook or pick one up at the office and they will be ready to participate in a one hour lesson.

We would also like to invite you to like us on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Ballet/216094095085115 and follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/.

Become friends of the Academy and receive information about our latest activities and promotions.

Victoria Ballet Academy

Please be informed that the school will be closed from Saturday (February 18) till Monday (February 21) for the Family day long weekend.
This year we prepared a special gift for our students and friends! During the week of February 21 -26 bring your friends or family members interested in any of our programs and they will enjoy one FREE Trial Class. Just ask them to fill out the Invitation form that you can find on facebook or pick one up at the office and they will be ready to participate in a one hour lesson.
We would also like to invite you to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Become friends of the Academy and receive information about our latest activities and promotions.

Victoria Ballet Academy