A step by step tutorial on how to make a ballet bun! by Victoria International Ballet Academy  For any ballerina, knowing how to make a secure and durable ballet bun is extremely important. Whether it is a regular class, or a very important performance, if a ballerina’s hair is not pulled back securely in a tight bun, she will have to brush it off her face constantly hence, hindering the quality of her performance.  Learning how to make a ballet bun may seem like a daunting task, but it is actually very simple. With regular practice and the right technique, anyone can learn how to ..read more

The road to a professional career in ballet  by Victoria International Ballet Academy  Growing up, we all have to answer one question repeatedly; ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’. As children, we all have different answers. However, there are very few of us who end up turning our passions into our careers. This is mainly because we are not aware of the prospects these professions hold, or what they entail. Becoming a ballet dancer is a dream for a lot of individuals out there but due to the lack of proper training, very few can make it to the top. Ballet demands a lot of ..read more

The Importance of Ballet in our Lives by Victoria International Ballet Academy We all know Ballet as a dance form often taken up as a recreational activity or because it seems aesthetically pleasing. However, very few people know the actual advantages of Ballet and how it contributes to our physical and mental well-being. When we imagine a ballet dancer, we picture a fit, flexible and graceful individual. There is a reason why this image exists in our minds. Considering the amount of training that goes into becoming a ballerina or a ballet dancer, the physical activity builds strength, and ..read more

Grab the best seats in the house while they are still available! by Victoria International Ballet Academy   Is it too early to say “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”? Well, we’re saying it anyway! While we are getting our dancers ready for Victoria Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker”,  we also have lots in store for our followers and audience. Cool collaborations, ticket giveaways, and prizes to be won!  Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram to participate in all the fun!  Don’t miss your chance to grab the best seats in the house, buy your tickets online today ..read more

 by Victoria International Ballet Academy   We are beyond excited to be back on stage with Victoria Ballet Company for their winter holiday must-see production of “The Nutcracker”! Our best students will participate in the performance alongside company members and professional ballet dancers. With no time to waste, rehearsals are already in full swing. Such an exciting time for our students! Catch us on stage the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts this December 17 & 18, 2022, in a ballet production that never ceases to bring joy, holiday cheer, and awe to ..read more

Goodbye Summer, Hello New Dance Season 22/23!  by Victoria International Ballet Academy  Summer has come and gone but the wonderful memories will stay with us forever!  This summer we had the pleasure of having students from all over the world join our summer ballet intensive program! In addition to local dance students we had dancers fly in from different parts of Japan, Mexico,  and Canada, to train with some of Canada’s top ballet and dance masters. Two fully paid scholarships were given to two talented  dancers from Ukraine who have recently had to leave their h ..read more

A brilliant dance year! June is always a super busy time at the academy. With exams and end of the year performances being prepared and performed. This year was certainly a special one, our eldest students of the full-time professional ballet program have graduated! The month started out with an outstanding performance of our Gala Concert by all students of the academy at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Act I featured “Paquita” danced by our graduating students, their breathtaking performance was followed by a gradation ceremony where they received their diplomas and cert ..read more

A full month of FREE dance class for you and a friend! Dance class is even more fun with friends! When you enrol your child and a friend to dance class both of you will receive a free month of dance classes. Classes offered include Ballet, Stretching, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and Character Dance.  To redeem this promotion:  Follow and like us on Facebook and Instagram.  Share this promotion with your friends by adding this post to your stories. (Make sure to tag us @VictoriaBalletAcademy )  You can contact us at 905-707-7580 or email us at info@victoriaballet.ca ..read more

Paquita & Gala Concert 2022 Catch us back on stage this June!! We have been staying super busy preparing for our return to the stage this June!  Graduates of our Professional Full-Time Program, as well as all students of our academy will present ‘Paquita and Gala Concert’ on June 4, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. We welcome everyone to share this long awaited moment as we take to the stage after over 2 years and celebrate our students with us!   You can contact us at 905-707-7580 or email us at info@victoriaballet.ca Buy Tickets ..read more

Summer Ballet Intensive 2022!  by Victoria International Ballet Academy From August 2-19 students will participate in an immersive ballet program which will include classes such as classical ballet, conditioning and stretching classes, repertoire, contemporary, and hip-hop. Per tradition, at the end of the three weeks, students will have the opportunity to perform in a showcase demonstrating choreography they have learned throughout the intensive.  This summer we are giving students the exclusive opportunity to audition for Victoria Ballet Company’s production of “The Nu ..read more