LOCATION
We are located at 2713 Quadra Street, near the corner of Hillside and Quadra.
STUDIOS
VAB has three large studios with 20-foot ceilings and sprung floors.
VISIT US
Convenient and free street parking is available along Quadra Street, Market Street, Topaz Avenue, and Hillside Avenue.
OPEN DIVISION PROGRAM
The Open Division, previously known as the General Program, provides an experience for students who wish to dance in a caring and progressive environment. Classes are offered in ballet, jazz, and contemporary in the late afternoons and early evenings.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
The half day Professional Training Program registers students ages 12 and up who wish to train in an intensive and professional environment. Students attend academic school in the morning and dance training classes in the afternoon.
POST-SECONDARY BRIDGE PROGRAM
The Bridge Program is a three year, full time, post-graduate diploma program Accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education. Students are encouraged to explore different aspects of professional dance life through the extensive program curriculum.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Victoria Academy of Ballet offers numerous Summer Programs: Storybook Ballet Camps for students ages 4-7, Junior Dance Intensive for students ages 8-12, Summer Dance Intensive for students ages 12+ (audition required), and Professional Dance Intensive for students ages 14+ (audition required).
Bleiddyn
del Villar Bellis
OWNER / ACADEMY DIRECTOR
FELLOW & EXAMINER CSC-CICB
ENRICO CECCHETTI FINAL DIPLOMA
“In our first lesson with Ms Bellis I knew she meant business! She worked us hard and correctly and it was the first time I felt like I was dancing properly, using my muscles and my brain in the right way! I loved her as a teacher, I wanted to work hard for her. She would push and help you all she could.”
– Harriet Mills
Royal Ballet School Graduate, Karlsruhe State Theatre of Baden
Mr. Pronger / School Principal & Head of Open Division
Andrew’s teaching has instilled many emerging young dance artists with an exceptional foundation. I am excited by the pathways many of them are now traveling with great success. I have had the pleasure to be both a student and colleague of Andrew’s and the knowledge he has shared stays with me today through many aspects of my practice.
BRIDGET FISKE
Australian professional contemporary dance performer and choreographer currently working in United Kingdom, www.bridgetfiske.com
My teachers at Victoria Academy of Ballet were always so patient as I was learning English. Ms Bellis encouraged me and gave me many corrections so that I could improve my technique, my artistry, and confidence. I will never forget this precious time at the academy, when I grew up, graduated from high school, and danced at such a special school.
YURI ISHIZAKA
Professional Training Program (2009–2011)
VICTORIA ACADEMY OF BALLET is located in beautiful, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
We acknowledge that Victoria Academy of Ballet stands on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respect and thank the Lkwungen (Songhees) and Kwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations for sharing their land on which we work, live, learn and dance.
Photo: Destination Greater Victoria