3 - 4 year-olds

Creative ballet 1: Saturdays, 10 am (45 min.)


The task of the school and parents is the same: to help your child stay motivated. Remembering that the child started walking not so long ago, we show them that the world of movement is exciting and promising. Parents are always a little surprised and somewhat delighted when their children show a dedication and a commitment that seems beyond chilren‘s years. Help kids stay motivated.

Children in most cases begin dance classes when dance is an activity chosen by their parents. Sometimes, the children identify their desire. Introductory skills are taught in a fun and encouraging weekly learning environment. In one year, your child will be ready for a more advanced program.

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

4 - 5 year-olds

Creative ballet 2: Saturdays, 11 am (50 min.)
Introductory skills are taught in a fun and encouraging weekly learning environment. 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.

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 and will also dance at the school recital which is held in May or June. By having all groups appear on the theatre stage, whether or not they are ready as a dancer, we are encouraging them to explore their vivid imagination and dream of someday becoming ballerinas or dancers.

This gives the children confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Permission forms are distributed prior to participation in any performance. The academic year runs from September to the end of June. Summer classes take place in July and August, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday.

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

4 - 5 year-olds

Pre-ballet 1: Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Optional: Ballet Gymnastics, Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Children in this group attend classes twice a week. This program is designed for those who are new to our school / dance program.

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 an open lesson. The children will have their first theatre stage experience during the academic year. In January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” and the school recital is held in May or June. The academic year runs from the beginning of September to the end of June. 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 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Friday. Children can join our summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full or part time basis.

5 - 6 year-olds

Pre-ballet 2: Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Optional: Ballet Gymnastics, Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This program is designed for children who attends the school for second year and for new motivated students. Children of this group attend classes twice 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 an open lesson. The children will have their first theatre stage experience during the academic year. In January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” and the school recital is held in May or June. 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 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Friday. Children can join our summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full or part time basis.

6 - 7 year-olds

Beginners 1: Mondays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursdays 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This program is designed for beginners or continuing students who chose not to advance to the next level. 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.

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. In January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” and the school recital is held in May or June. Permission forms are distributed prior to participation in any performance. The academic year runs from September to the end of June. 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 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Friday. Children can join our summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full or part time basis.

6 - 7 year olds

Ballet level 1: Classes: Mondays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday: Ballet 60 min. and ballet gymnastics 45 min, Thursdays: Ballet 60 min. and jazz 60 min.

Classes take place twice a week for 2 hours each. Children in this group take classes for the second year, and some are very motivated beginners. 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 classes of jazz are introduced for the first time, as the students are ready now for some spetialized lessons.

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. In January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” and the school recital is held in May or June. Permission forms are distributed prior to participation in any performance. The academic year runs from September to the end of June. 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 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Friday. Children can join our summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full or part time basis.

7 - 8 year-olds
Ballet level 2Classes: Mondays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday: ballet gymnastics 45 min and Ballet 60 min., Thursdays: jazz 60 min. and Ballet 60 min.

This twice-weekly program is for those who have been with the school for two or three years or transfered from an advanced program of another dance school. Our Ballet Gymnastics program is an excellent way to get into top competitive physical condition. In December, parents are invited to observe their child’s progress during an open lesson. The children will participate in one or more theatre performances during the academic year. In January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” and the school recital takes place in May or June.

Permission forms are distributed prior to participation in any performance. The academic year runs from September to the end of June. 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 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children can join our summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full or part time basis.

8 - 11 year-olds

Ballet level 1:

Tuesdays and Fridays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Optional: Sundays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday: Hip-hop/Jazz 60 min. and Ballet 60 min., Friday: Character dance 60 min. and Ballet 60 min., Sunday: Ballet Gymnastics 45 min. and Ballet 60 min.

The classes are designed for students of this specific age who have attend the school for 1-2 years. Classes of Hip-hop, Jazz and Character dance are included in the program of choreographic education.

At this age, the teachers can assess those who will be considered a candidate for the full-time school at Victoria Ballet Academy. Exams take place in December. Students will participate in one or more theatre performances during the academic year. In January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” and the school recital takes place in May or June. Permission forms are distributed prior to participation in any performance. The academic year runs from September to the end of June. 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 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children can join our summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full- or part-time basis.

11 - 15 year-olds
Ballet Level 3: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Optional: Sundays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesday: Hip-hop/Jazz 60 min. and Ballet 60 min., Friday: Character dance 60 min. and Ballet 60 min., Sunday: Ballet Gymnastics 45 min. and Ballet 60 min.

Ballet Level 3Ballet Level 2 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 the full-time education at the Victoria Ballet Academy. Enquiries about such opportunities are welcome. Key events take place throughout the academic year, such as

exams in December, various theatre performances during the year (in January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty”) and the school recital in May or June. Permission forms are distributed prior to participation in any performance. 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 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children can join our summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full- or part-time basis.

10 - 14 year-olds
Beginners 2Ballet: 5 or 6 p.m., Hip-hop: 6 p.m., Character Dance, 6 p.m.Optional: Sundays: Ballet gymnastics, 11 a.m. to12 p.m. and Ballet, 12 p.m. to1 p.m.

This program is prepared for new students who are starting to learn dance at a relatively late age, or continuing students who want to take only a part of the offered program. It is never late to start! These students can choos a program from 2 to 6 and more hours a week. The program offers 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. Key events take place throughout the academic year: exams in December, theatre performances throughout the year (in January, the students traditionally perform in the ballet “Sleeping Beauty”) and the school recital in May or June. Permission forms are distributed prior to participation in any performance. 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 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children aged 7 and older can join our summer summer dance camp, winter and spring vacation camps which are offered on a full- or part-time.
Classes for Adults

Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is designed for adults without ballet experience as well as for those who would like to improve their level of personal fitness. The program includes stretching, basic exercises at the bar, in the center, muscle work-out and simple dance routines. It is designed not only to teach ballet but also to help to preserve health, fitness and overall beauty. This program is also designed for former professional dancers who would like to regain their personal dancing ability.
Private and Master Classes

Lessons are scheduled on an individual basis.

Private and master classes are scheduled individually and provided throughout the calendar year. Master classes are designed for professional dancers and performers who wish to refresh or upgrade their dancing ability. It is an excellent tool for dancers preparing for careers in professional dance. The classes provide a supportive transition from completion of training to full-time professional practice. Classes include ballet, pas de deux, character and historic dances, teaching methods and repertoire.