Western Canada’s Leading Dance School
Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the Academy is part of a thriving global dance community collaborating with internationally renowned artistic leadership and continuously placing its emerging and graduating dancers in professional dance companies.
VAB’s state-of-the-art custom-built studios provide an ideal training facility for students and faculty members and is situated in an easily accessible neighborhood in British Columbia’s capital.
Bleiddyn del Villar Bellis
Academy Director
Fellow and Examiner CC-CICB, Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma
Under the leadership of Academy Director Bleiddyn Del Villar Bellis, Fellow and Examiner CC-CICB, Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma, VAB’s internationally acclaimed and dedicated artistic faculty and pianists, ensure students thrive and succeed while training in a nurturing environment.
Dance With Us
(all ages welcome and a variety of dance genres offered)
Kinder Ballet, Pre-Primary Ballet, and Primary Ballet are Foundational Classes. Victoria Academy of Ballet Foundational Classes focus on inspiring students and instilling a love for music, dance, and self-expression.
Train With Us
(by audition only)
One of Canada’s finest dance training institutions offering specialized, tailored, and holistic instruction for students seeking a professional career within the performing arts industry.
WESTERN CANADA’S
leading DANCE SCHOOL.
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
VAB Alumni | Professional Training Program (2009–2011)
Mr. Pronger’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 Dancer and Choreographer currently working in United Kingdom / bridgetfiske.com
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.
