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(778) 580-5688

Grand Ballet Vancouver
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Classes

Pre-Ballet 1 (Ages 5-6)

Pre-Ballet 1 (Ages 5-6)

Pre-Ballet 1 (Ages 5-6)

 1 class per week

45 min. each class

Pre-Ballet 1 is designed for young dancers ages five to six. This program is structured to introduce floor ballet as well as the fundamentals of classical ballet positions, which are essential to the development of proper posture. The 45 minute class focuses on floor exercises, stretching, balance, socialization, introduction to creative movement and spatial awareness. The program will also offer a fun, inventive introduction to the basics of ballet for building confidence and musicality.


Class times:

Saturdays  9:00-9:45am

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Pre-Ballet 2 (Ages 6-7)

Pre-Ballet 1 (Ages 5-6)

Pre-Ballet 1 (Ages 5-6)

 2 classes per week

1 hr each class

Pre-Ballet 2 introduces basic barre and center exercises while keeping things fun in an enjoyable environment. The classes consist of learning the basic positions of the arms and feet, along with movements of classical ballet training. Exercises become age-appropriately challenging, requiring more discipline and awareness of direction. This program encourages development of a wider range of motion. The basic exercises done over time will serve as strong preparation for the next level.


Class times:

Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm

Saturdays  9:00-10:00am  

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Ballet 1 (Ages 8-10)

Ballet 1 (Ages 8-10)

Ballet 1 (Ages 8-10)

 2 classes per week required

1.5 hrs each class

Ballet 1 introduces the entry level of the Vaganova syllabus, teaching the young dancers age-appropriate exercises. During the class, the student will master the core foundation, instilling correct alignment from the fingertips all the way to the ends of your toes. A wider range of movement explored will provide the student with self-control of the body so that he/she can be sufficiently prepared to elegantly perform more sophisticated movements.


Class times :

Tuesdays  4:00-5:30pm

Saturdays  10:15-11:45am   

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Ballet 2 (Ages 9-12)

Ballet 1 (Ages 8-10)

Ballet 1 (Ages 8-10)

 2 classes per week required

1.5 hrs each class

Classes will move at a faster pace, building upon the foundation that had been developed in the previous level. More complicated exercises will be introduced, such as body direction, various jumps, and basic turns. The class will also emphasize the further development of strength in the ankles and feet on demi-pointe for preparation onto pointe work. Pointe work will be introduced at the discretion of the teacher.


Class times :

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays  4:00-5:30pm

Saturdays  10:15-11:45am

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Junior (Ages 11+)

Pre Professional (Ages 12+)

Pre Professional (Ages 12+)

Requires 3 days per week

In this entry-level pre-professional classical ballet training program, the Junior Division focuses on understanding the essential classical ballet techniques like adagio, allegro, and port de bras of the Vaganova method. Students will also be introduced to more advanced turns and have opportunities to learn movements from classical ballet variations. Through such, they begin developing their artistic expression in the form of classical ballet. Over the year, the exercises are designed to become increasingly complicated, requiring more muscular strength, endurance, and discipline from the students. The class also includes pointe work designed to develop their strength and confidence to dance en pointe.


Includes:

* Classical Ballet

* Pointe Work

* Variations/Repertory

* Contemporary

* Floor Barre/Conditioning


Class times:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 5:30-7:15pm 

Saturdays  12:00-3:00pm (Technique - Repertoire)

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Pre Professional (Ages 12+)

Pre Professional (Ages 12+)

Pre Professional (Ages 12+)

 Requires 4 days per week

 The Half-Day Pre-Professional program is for dancers who have professional career aspirations in dance. Working upon what had been learned in previous levels; dancers will be able to focus upon displaying artistic expression and their inner emotions with their movement. In addition to that, dancers will develop a level of endurance that will be vital upon entry into a professional company.   Classes are intense and include: * Classical Ballet Technique * Pointe Work * Variations/Repertory * Contemporary * Floor Barre/Conditioning 


Includes:

* Classical Ballet

* Pointe Work

* Variations/Repertory

* Contemporary

* Floor Barre/Conditioning


Class times:

 Mondays. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays  4:00-6:30pm 

Fridays  4:00-7:00pm

Saturdays  12:00-3:00pm (Technique - Repertoire - Contemporary)

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