#MeetTheDancers
Dana Brandt is dancing in her fifth season with Ballet Victoria.
“Living in Victoria is great; I love living on an island, being so close to the ocean and all the beaches.”
“My mom put me in ballet when I was 3 because I would walk around the house on ...demi pointe (my tippy toes). I remember at a very young age seeing a picture hanging in the studio of a girl in pointe shoes and thinking, ‘I want to be that, I’m gonna dance on my toes,’ and here I am!”
“For go to pre-show snacks, Clif bars are my main staple! Protein shakes are pretty important and I also enjoy bananas and dried apricots for a quick pick me up during performances.”
“The music of Romeo and Juliet is just so beautiful. You can really lose yourself in the emotions of the music. It is a true treat being able to dance to such a wonderful score.”
#meetthedancers
Dana Brandt is dancing in her fifth season with Ballet Victoria.
“Living in Victoria is great; I love living on an island, being so close to the ocean and all the beaches.”
“My mom put me in ballet when I was 3 because I would walk around the house ...on demi pointe (my tippy toes). I remember at a very young age seeing a picture hanging in the studio of a girl in pointe shoes and thinking, ‘I want to be that, I’m gonna dance on my toes,’ and here I am!”
“For go to pre-show snacks, Clif bars are my main staple! Protein shakes are pretty important and I also enjoy bananas and dried apricots for a quick pick me up during performances.”
“The music of Romeo and Juliet is just so beautiful. You can really lose yourself in the emotions of the music. It is a true treat being able to dance to such a wonderful score.”
#meetthedancers
Isabelle Jutras is dancing in her third season with Ballet Victoria.
“My dream role is Giselle; I love the romantic classical ballets and the beautiful music.”
“My favourite dance steps are definitely jumps. The bigger, the better!”
“Outside... of dance, I love travelling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.”
“I love Prokofiev’s score for Romeo and Juliet. The music perfectly captures the personalities of the characters throughout the ballet. It was also one of the first ballets I saw performed as a young dancer so I am very excited to perform it this season with Ballet Victoria.”
#meetthedancers
Isabelle Jutras is dancing in her third season with Ballet Victoria.
“My dream role is Giselle; I love the romantic classical ballets and the beautiful music.”
“My favourite dance steps are definitely jumps. The bigger, the better!”
“Outside... of dance, I love travelling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.”
“I love Prokofiev’s score for Romeo and Juliet. The music perfectly captures the personalities of the characters throughout the ballet. It was also one of the first ballets I saw performed as a young dancer so I am very excited to perform it this season with Ballet Victoria.”
#MeetTheDancers
Sebastian Fairley is dancing in his second season with Ballet Victoria.
“My go-to meal to power me through a day of rehearsals, or to fuel a performance, is a wrap with three scrambled eggs, hummus, hot sauce, avocado, and arugula, followed by a coffee or coconut ...water.”
“A book I’m currently a slave to is Ernest Hemingway’s The Garden of Eden.”
“My two favourite (and very different) movies right now are The Big Lebowski and Nightcrawler.”
“As a young ballet student, Romeo and Juliet was the first ballet I ever saw live, so to now be on the other side as a performer is an extremely humbling feeling. For me, the most enjoyable part of Romeo and Juliet has to be the process of developing my character and immersing myself in the story.”
#meetthedancers
Sebastian Fairley is dancing in his second season with Ballet Victoria.
“My go-to meal to power me through a day of rehearsals, or to fuel a performance, is a wrap with three scrambled eggs, hummus, hot sauce, avocado, and arugula, followed by a coffee or coconut ...water.”
“A book I’m currently a slave to is Ernest Hemingway’s The Garden of Eden.”
“My two favourite (and very different) movies right now are The Big Lebowski and Nightcrawler.”
“As a young ballet student, Romeo and Juliet was the first ballet I ever saw live, so to now be on the other side as a performer is an extremely humbling feeling. For me, the most enjoyable part of Romeo and Juliet has to be the process of developing my character and immersing myself in the story.”
#MeetTheDancers
Julia Jones-Whitehead is a soloist with Ballet Victoria.
“One of my favourite pastimes is doing crosswords; they help me calm my mind, and I get to learn fun facts! I do the New York Times crossword every day. I also love to read, paint, and crochet.”
“My... go-to breakfast is a bowl of oatmeal with peanut butter, and fruit with yogurt. One of my favourite sweet treats is an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie from Bond Bond's Bakery.”
“My fiancé and I have a cute (and sometimes mischievous) cat named Loki.”
“I never get tired of the music from Romeo and Juliet. It matches the story so well and fuels my emotions when I am dancing and acting. I can distinctly remember the first time I heard the Dance of the Knights when I was young and the effect it had on me. It’s a great feeling now being able to perform to it as a professional dancer.”
#meetthedancers
Julia Jones-Whitehead is a Soloist with Ballet Victoria.
“One of my favourite pastimes is doing crosswords; they help me calm my mind, and I get to learn fun facts! I do the New York Times crossword every day. I also love to read, paint, and crochet.”
...“My go-to breakfast is a bowl of oatmeal with peanut butter, and fruit with yogurt. One of my favourite sweet treats is an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie from Bond Bond's Bakery.”
“My fiancé and I have a cute (and sometimes mischievous) cat named Loki.”
“I never get tired of the music from Romeo and Juliet. It matches the story so well and fuels my emotions when I am dancing and acting. I can distinctly remember the first time I heard the Dance of the Knights when I was young and the effect it had on me. It’s a great feeling now being able to perform to it as a professional dancer.”
#meetthedancers
Yui Watanabe is a Soloist with Ballet Victoria.
“My favourite food is CHICKEN (chicken wings, chicken karaage, fried chicken)! It is part of my routine to eat chicken wings before shows.”
“3 words to describe myself are… Funny, creative, and ...hungry.”
“Jumps and fouettés are my favourite steps. A few years ago I was injured and I could not jump for several weeks. I missed the feeling of flying through the air so much.”
“Romeo & Juliet was the first full-length creation I was part of when I joined the company so it will always be special. I’m thrilled to dance it again and see how much I have grown as an artist.”
#meetthedancers
Yui Watanabe is a Soloist with Ballet Victoria.
“My favourite food is CHICKEN (chicken wings, chicken karaage, fried chicken)! It is part of my routine to eat chicken wings before shows.”
“3 words to describe myself are… Funny, creative, and ...hungry.”
“Jumps and fouettés are my favourite steps. A few years ago I was injured and I could not jump for several weeks. I missed the feeling of flying through the air so much.”
“Romeo & Juliet was the first full-length creation I was part of when I joined the company so it will always be special. I’m thrilled to dance it again and see how much I have grown as an artist.”
#MeetTheDancers
Andrea Bayne is a Principal Dancer with Ballet Victoria.
“3 words to describe myself are…
Hardworking, sensitive, and dramatic.”
“My favourite pastimes outside of work are reading a good book (my fav series are Stieg Larsson’s Girl with a Dragon... Tattoo series), running (especially by the ocean), and spending time with my mom and my ‘Shutters’ family.”
“My favourite food is any type of seafood - I’m a true Maritimer through and through!”
“My favourite movies are Dirty Dancing and A Star is Born.”
“I love all animals especially dogs and horses.”
“My favourite aspect of Romeo & Juliet is hard to choose. The amazing music of Prokofiev is just as heart wrenching for me as the story. Being able to share this timeless classic with Victoria audiences is a true honour.”
#meetthedancers
Andrea Bayne is a Principal Dancer with Ballet Victoria.
“3 words to describe myself are…
Hardworking, sensitive, and dramatic.”
“My favourite pastimes outside of work are reading a good book (my fav series are Stieg Larsson’s Girl with a Dragon... Tattoo series), running (especially by the ocean), and spending time with my mom and my ‘Shutters’ family.”
“My favourite food is any type of seafood - I’m a true Maritimer through and through!”
“My favourite movies are Dirty Dancing and A Star is Born.”
“I love all animals especially dogs and horses.”
“My favourite aspect of Romeo & Juliet is hard to choose. The amazing music of Prokofiev is just as heart wrenching for me as the story. Being able to share this timeless classic with Victoria audiences is a true honour.”
Romeo and Juliet Sword Fighting 101 ⚔️
Meet Mercutio, Romeo's loyal, mischievous, and quick-witted friend. He never backs down from a sword fight, of which there are plenty in this exciting ballet!
Don't miss your chance to see Romeo and Juliet next month! Book your tickets at balletvictoria.ca today.
Romeo and Juliet Sword Fighting 101 ⚔️
Get your tickets now at balletvictoria.ca
Meet Mercutio, Romeo's loyal, mischievous, and quick-witted friend. He never backs down from a sword fight, of which there are plenty in this exciting ballet!
Don't miss your chance to see Romeo and Juliet next month! Book your tickets at balletvictoria.ca today.
Meet Juliet's mother, Lady Capulet. Fiercely independent yet controlling, she insists her daughter marry Paris. Hatred between the Montagues and Capulets runs deep, but it doesn’t stop Romeo and Juliet from falling madly in love.
Come experience the romance and tragedy of Romeo and... Juliet this October! Book your tickets now at www.balletvictoria.ca
Meet Juliet's mother, Lady Capulet. Fiercely independent yet controlling, she insists her daughter marry Paris. Hatred between the Montagues and Capulets runs deep, but it doesn’t stop Romeo and Juliet from falling madly in love.
Come experience the romance and tragedy of Romeo ...and Juliet this October! Book your tickets now at balletvictoria.ca
Working hard on Wednesday🔥Romeo & Juliet is coming along well - get your tickets at balletvictoria.ca before they sell out!
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Working hard on Wednesday🔥Romeo & Juliet is coming along well - get your tickets at balletvictoria.ca before they sell out!
#balletvictoria #balletdancer #balletclass #romeoandjuliet #ticketsselling #getyourtickets
The dancers are back in the studio today rehearsing for Romeo and Juliet. Tickets are on sale now! For more information please visit www.balletvictoria.ca
#balletvictoria #balletdancer #balletclass #balletlife #victoriabuzz #victoriabc #yyjart #yyjartist
The dancers are back in the studio today rehearsing for Romeo and Juliet. Tickets are on sale now! For more information please visit balletvictoria.ca
#balletvictoria #balletdancer #balletclass #balletlife #victoriabuzz #victoriabc #yyjart #yyjartist
2021-2022 season !
Coming soon. Dancers are back in the studio next week 😊
To all professionals in the film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of you in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession. Copy the text and post a pic. #SaveTheArts
Photo by Wendi Donaldson... Laird
To all professionals in the film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of you in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession. Copy the text and post a pic. #savethearts
Photo by ...@wendi.donaldson
Want a career in dance?
For more information visit bvconservatory.org
Want a career in dance?
For more information visit
bvconservatory.org
#balletvictoria #balletdancer #balletclass #ballettraining #aspirantprogram #yyj #yyjartist #victoriabuzz
Happy #bcday from BV 🥰
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www.instagram.comThis Canada Day, rather than fireworks and celebration, Ballet Victoria stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada. The injustice suffered by Indigenous peoples is indescribable and we mourn the children who never returned home. We now must take the time to reflect on what it ...means to be Canadian.
This Canada Day, rather than fireworks and celebration, Ballet Victoria stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada. The injustice suffered by Indigenous peoples is indescribable and we mourn the children who never returned home. We now must take the time to reflect on what it ...means to be Canadian.
New season announcement coming soon ❤️
Thank you for supporting us this season ❤️🩰
Photo by Wendi Donaldson Laird
Thank you for supporting us this season ❤️🩰
Stuck on what to get Dad this Father's Day? Visit Ballet Victoria's virtual auction and bid on the perfect Father's Day package!
Find the ideal gift for Dad such as a high-fashion Ridolfi dress shirt, a Vessel Liquor gift package, an 18-hole round of golf for two, or ...luscious plants to brighten his home!
Bidding closes tomorrow, Sunday June 13th! Get your bids in before it’s too late!
https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=27359&CFID=30146255&CFTOKEN=e24c5f9d272d76e7-DD120B58-B1CC-DF63-5BF1D2882BC8E30D
Stuck on what to get Dad this Father's Day? Visit Ballet Victoria's virtual auction and bid on the perfect Father's Day package!
Find the ideal gift for Dad such as a high-fashion Ridolfi dress shirt, a Vessel Liquor gift package, an 18-hole round of golf for two, or ...luscious plants to brighten his home!
Bidding closes tomorrow, Sunday June 13th! Get your bids in before it’s too late!
Ballet Victoria is so excited to announce that the Hallmark film we worked on is being released tomorrow! 🩰🎬🌟
Check out The Baker’s Son Saturday June 12 9:00pm/PDT on the Hallmark Channel
Ballet Victoria is so excited to announce that the Hallmark film we worked on is being released tomorrow! 🩰🎬🌟
Check out The Baker’s Son Saturday June 12 9:00pm/PDT on the @hallmarkchannel @w_network
Bid and help keep BV’s ballerina’s on their toes! Proceeds from the auction will enable the Company to continue its operation within Victoria's artistic community. For example, did you know that BV spends $10,000 on pointe shoes each season?
Our #1 item lets you take flight to ...any of WestJet’s great destinations such as Toronto or Hawaii! Grab your special someone and ride in style to the airport with LA limo and enjoy a getaway with WestJet.
Support Ballet Victoria before the season ends and bid on one of our many fantastic auction items!
Bid and help keep BV’s ballerina’s on their toes! Proceeds from the auction will enable the Company to continue its operation within Victoria's artistic community. For example, did you know that BV spends $10,000 on pointe shoes each season?
Our #1 item lets you take flight to ...any of WestJet’s great destinations such as Toronto or Hawaii! Grab your special someone and ride in style to the airport with LA limo and enjoy a getaway with WestJet.
Support Ballet Victoria before the season ends and bid on one of our many fantastic auction items!
One week left of Ballet Victoria’s virtual fundraising event! BV is hoping to raise a minimum of $5,000 through this auction in order to contribute to our spring fundraiser goal of $20,000. We hope with your help, we can achieve it.
Our spectacular items include a relaxing one-night ...stay at the Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort in Parksville and a delightful pampered outing at The Femme Collective salon with a gift card to Bon Macaron! Enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility, rejuvenation and discovery on the Tally Ho carriage tour.
There are 19 more incredible items so be sure to check them all out!
One week left of Ballet Victoria’s virtual fundraising event! BV is hoping to raise a minimum of $5,000 through this auction in order to contribute to our spring fundraiser goal of $20,000. We hope with your help, we can achieve it.
Our spectacular items include a relaxing one-night ...stay at the Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort in Parksville and a delightful pampered outing at The Femme Collective salon with a gift card to Bon Macaron! Enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility, rejuvenation and discovery on the Tally Ho carriage tour.
There are 19 more incredible items so be sure to check them all out!
BV will host three performances of Don Quixote Excerpts & New Works in Kirk Hall for free on June 17th, 18th and 19th. Reserve your tickets soon - only a few are left for the 19th!
BV will host three performances of Don Quixote Excerpts & New Works in Kirk Hall for free on June 17th, 18th and 19th. Reserve your tickets soon - only a few are left for the 19th!
Bidding is now open for Ballet Victoria’s Virtual Fundraising Auction!
Bidding closes June 13th so be sure to visit the link below
https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=27359&CFID=30146255&CFTOKEN=e24c5f9d272d76e7-DD120B58-B1CC-DF63-5BF1D2882BC8E30D
Bidding is now open for Ballet Victoria’s Virtual Fundraising Auction! Available items include a two-night stay in a deluxe room at the Tofino Wickaninnish Inn, a luxury Saanich Peninsula Wine tour in a Tesla, a one-on-one private lesson with Ballet Victoria's principal dancer Andrea Bayne, ...and so much more!
You don’t want to miss out on all of our exciting packages, experiences, and getaways! Bidding closes June 13th so be sure to visit the link below
https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=27359&CFID=30146255&CFTOKEN=e24c5f9d272d76e7-DD120B58-B1CC-DF63-5BF1D2882BC8E30D
Bidding is now open for Ballet Victoria’s Virtual Fundraising Auction! Available items include a two-night stay in a deluxe room at the Tofino Wickaninnish Inn, a luxury Saanich Peninsula Wine tour in a Tesla, a one-on-one private lesson with Ballet Victoria's principal dancer Andrea Bayne, ...and so much more!
You don’t want to miss out on all of our exciting packages, experiences, and getaways! Bidding closes June 13th so be sure to visit the link in our bio!