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               Art Class with Ms. Valery in the newly renovated classroom for Grades 1 and 2 November of 2016 was a month full of significant changes. On a global level, the Americans elected Trump as their president, and El Comandante's passing marked the end of an era. Regardless of where we stand on these issues, the one thing that we can all agree upon is that we want this world to be better for our children. To that end, on a local level,  at VIBA and ASAC,  we continue to work enthusiastically towards providing our students with superior education and artistic training every day of the week. Arts and Science Academy of Canada recently passed the Ministry of Education's inspection, proudly renewing our right to grant [...]

During this 50 minute to 1 hr. class for children from 2 and a half to 4 years of age, children will learn to independently remain in a class setting where their ballet teacher is the centre of attention.  They learn to focus, understand and follow the simple instructions provided.  During this class children are physically active at all times, they run, jump, turn and follow all actions as explained by the teacher. They develop basic and important learning skills such as concentration, discipline, and memory as they learn specific exercise sequences.   In What Other Ways does this Program Benefit Children   PHYSICALLY: Ballet movements will start strengthening their muscles and preparing their joints and whole bodies for all types of physical activity, at the same time that they [...]

A Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family to Enjoy     The history of The Nutcracker ballet dates back to December of 1892, when it was performed for the first time at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, cradle of the most famous ballet dancers and choreographers of classical ballet. The original story on which the Nutcracker’s libretto was based was written by E.T.A. Hoffman with the title “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”. A later adaptation of this work by Alexander Dumas was the version used by renowned Ballet Masters and Choreographers, Marious Petipa and Lev Ivanov. The music was commissioned to Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky whose Nutcracker Suite is one of the most familiar and long-lived recorded selections in classical music. Many choreographers have since staged their [...]

Are you feeling less energetic in the studio lately? Are you having a hard time staying well during competition season? Do you seem to be suffering injury after injury? Your diet could be the culprit. If you're not fueling your body with the proper foods, your dancing as well as your health may begin to suffer. Every dancer should follow a healthy diet. The body performs at its best when filled with the proper foods. Dancing requires lots of energy, so dancers must consume enough calories to keep up with physical demands. A dancer's diet should consist of a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, and adequate fluids. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates (starches) should compose about 50-65% of a dancer's diet. Carbs are found in foods such as cereal, pasta, bagels, breads, and [...]

Register this summer to Victoria International Ballet Academy's Summer Intensive, you will improve your ballet technique with the best teachers in Canada according to the Vaganova method, and will meet friends and dancers from all over the world. For three weeks, from July 25 till August 12 you can expect to work hard during the weekdays and to have lots of fun during the weekends. We have planned 4 different day trips so that you can relax and enjoy some hightlights of the province of Ontario. One of our trips will be a sightseeing tour of downtown Toronto.   Toronto is a vibrant city with so many activities for everyone in the summer.   Register now to Summer Intensive 2016; we only have a few spots left! For more information Click Here.

We are going to Canada's Wonderland! Join Victoria International Ballet Academy's Summer Intensive 2016 and come with us to enjoy a fun day at  one of the largest and most popular theme parks in Canada.  Dancers will unwind from their rigorous ballet training during the weekends and spend  fun days with new friends from all over the globe.  If you want to learn more about the fun that awaits you at the park follow this link.

SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! Have you registered for Summer Intensive 2016?  If you don't want to miss the chance to improve your ballet technique with the best teachers according to the Vaganova method, and enjoy Niagara Falls among other great excursions we have planned, register today! If you already registered, we want you to get excited about your weekends too! At Niagara Falls among other fun activities, we will enjoy the magnificent view of the falls while having a delicious meal at the revolving restaurant of the Skylon Tower. Join us! We will soon post other day trips...