Affiliated Dance and Art Programs

Island Dance Studio

This unique partnership allows students from the Island Dance Studio to be part of the exciting world of professional dance in a variety of ways. Selected students are often given performance opportunities with Ballet Victoria and younger students enjoy having a glimpse of the dancers in daily rehearsals.

Island Dance Studio offers ballet instruction from Pre Primary Ballet to Professional level. Training includes jazz and modern classes. The professional ballet training program, in collaboration with Ballet Victoria, gives senior students unique performance opportunities.

Professional Training Program

(Island Dance Studio in association with Ballet Victoria)

IDS welcomes Canadian Residents and International Students to their Pre-professional and Professional Training Programs.

Bridge Program 16+

Studies Include:

  • Daily company class and rehearsals with Ballet Victoria
  • Technique classes and pointe work with IDS Studio
  • Additional jazz, modern, repetoire, body conditioning
  • Over 30 hours of training per week
  • CV writing and career planning classes
  • Examinations and competitions
  • Performance opportunities with Ballet Victoria and Island Dance Studio
  • ESL classes if requested
  • Training and performance opportunities with Ballet Victoria

IDS welcomes Canadian Residents and International Students to their Pre-professional and Professional Training Programs

The Bridge program builds students' self-esteem and confidence while allowing them to gain invaluable professional experience with Ballet Victoria.

For further information or to arrange an audition contact:
Bleiddyn Bellis, Director
Email: info@islanddancestudio.com
Web: www.islanddancestudio.com
Tel: 250-532-1244

Art School Victoria

Visual Art Programs for students aged 6 yrs-Adult

Students are encouraged to think and to find their own direction using the assignments as a guideline. The students explore their imagination and we as teachers help them to clarify their own ideas and to search among a variety of solutions.

Art is a means of expression that does not rely on verbal or decoding skills. Through art, we learn to value our own uniqueness and appreciate the individuality of others. Art is active experiential learning in a meaningful context.

For more information please visit www.artschoolvictoria.com or contact:
Michelle Miller
Web: www.michelle-miller.com
Tel: 250-383-5429