January 12 – Academia de Danzas Milne Auditorio Milne Calle 10 No 308 por calle 11 Colonia Santa Rita, Cholul CP 97305 Mérida, Yucatán, México Lo encuentras en Google Map como Auditorio Milne. Teléfono (52)-(999)943 55 03

• 12:00-1:00pm: Registration 12-15 years
• 1:00-2:30pm: Audition 12-15 years
• 1:30-2:30pm: Registration 16+ years
• 2:30-4:00pm: Audition 16+years
• 4:15-5:15pm: Parents Information Meeting

Jan 15 – Carla Eugenia Av Alfonso Reyes 2957

• 3:00-4:00pm: Registration 12-15 years
• 4:00-5:00pm: Audition 12-15 years
• 4:00-5:00pm: Registration 16+ years
• 5:00-6:15pm: Audition 16+ years
• 6:30-7:30pm: Parents Information Meeting

Jan 19 – Academia de Ballet del Pedregal Agua #533 Jardines del Pedregal

• 12:00-1:00pm: Registration 12-15 years
• 1:00-2:30pm: Audition 12-15 years
• 1:30-2:30pm: Registration 16+ years
• 2:30-4:00pm: Audition 16+years
• 4:15-5:15pm: Parents Information Meeting

January 20 – Estudio du Ballet Tecamachalco Plaza Tecamachalco Avenida de las Fuentas #174, Loc. 15

• 12:00-1:00pm: Registration 12-15 years
• 1:00-2:30pm: Audition 12-15 years
• 1:30-2:30pm: Registration 16+ years
• 2:30-4:00pm: Audition 16+years
• 4:15-5:15pm: Parents Information Meeting

The cost to audition is $30 (approximately 400 pesos), payable by Paypal when you register online. There will be limited registration and payment at the audition.     Full information about the program costs, accommodation costs etc. will be addressed in person at the Parent Meeting in each city.

Female: Attire is a black leotard with pink tights (leotardo negro, medias rosadas). Please bring pointe shoes if you are working en pointe. Male: Bodysuit or tshirt and tights.  

The award winning Victoria Academy of Ballet provides students with the necessary foundation to embark on a career in professional dance. In 2016, VAB won the Youth America Grand Prix “Outstanding School Award” in the Seattle competition with eight VAB dancers selected for the YAGP finals in New York City. In 2017, VAB again received the “Outstanding School Award” and came 1st in Emsemble, 3rd in Senior Classical Ballet, and had 7 students in the Top Twelve placings. In 2018, VAB again won the “Outstanding School Award,” 3rd place in Junior Ballet, and 5 students in the Top Twelve placings. Find out more about VAB here

All visiting International and Domestic students under the age of 19 have live with carefully selected and screened host families. The support and understanding of a caring host family provides a smooth transition to a new culture and our demanding dance schedule. In our year-long programs, some students are also enrolled in academic secondary school classes or an ESL program, and host parents are adept at managing the routines and responsibilities of our students. Our host families are chosen for their ability to provide a warm and supportive home environment, and for their willingness to treat each visiting student as a member of their family. Each family participates in an intensive orientation program which focuses on cultural understanding and how to help students adjust to a new environment. Our staff assists all students and host families for the duration of the student’s stay, should any issues or emergencies arise. Students are well cared for in comfortable, supportive homes. Our Homestay Coordinator is in constant contact with the Homestay families to ensure students are getting the physical, emotional and psychological care they need. It takes a great deal of time and planning to ensure students are placed in the most ideal Homestay for their specific needs and are constantly monitored throughout their stay. Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is a very safe and thriving city known for its spectacular natural beauty and its vibrant arts community. Situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the west coast of Canada, Victoria is easily accessible by international airport or ferry. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and summers. Victoria is recognized worldwide as a beautiful and culturally-diverse city. Our studio is in the city’s centre, conveniently located for easy bus transportation, coffee shops, restaurants and shopping.

Train with students from around the world on Canada’s gorgeous Pacific Northwest. Victoria Academy of Ballet offers a Summer Intensive split into various levels to offer the best possible placement for each dancer:  

A three week, full day, intensive program for classical ballet students. Entry into the VAB Summer Intensive is by audition only. Classes are offered in ballet, pointe, repertoire, contemporary, pas de deux*, and strength/conditioning.

 9:30-11:00 Ballet class

11:15-12:15 Classical variations or male virtuosity (more advanced students)/floor barre (less advanced students)

 1:15-2:30 Classical repertoire

2:45-4:15 Contemporary

 4:30-5:30 Pas De Deux *for select advanced students only

The program culminates in a studio performance to demonstrate the choreography and repertoire learned during the intensive. VAB invites local friends and families as an audience, and the afternoon is live-streamed to Facebook for International parents to view.

  Victoria Academy of Ballet (formerly Island Dance Studio) was established in 1990 and is under the ownership and direction of Bleiddyn Del Villar Bellis, FCSC- CICB, The Victoria Academy of Ballet offers specialized dance instruction for children ages 3 through to professional level. VAB’s faculty offers the highest calibre of professional instruction in dance training and performance. All faculty are highly experienced, qualified teachers with a passion for dance. Students of all ages and ability are trained to their fullest potential. Download our Victoria Academy of Ballet Prospectus for more information.

Outstanding dance training by highly trained, award winning faculty. Ages 3 to teen.

For the student who wishes to pursue a career in dance, an intensive half-day program combining academics and dance. Age 12+. Acceptance to the Professional Training Program is by audition only.

2 year diploma in Classical Ballet designated by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Private Training Institutions Branch. Bridge the gap from student to professional. Acceptance to the Bridge Program is by audition only.

 Students interested in training with VAB for the full year should contact the office right away. If offered a place in a full year program, a non-refundable deposit will need to be made immediately before immigration documents and homestay arrangements can be made. Students who decide to train for the full year at the end of the Summer Intensive should plan to travel home in order to get their study permit in order before returning to study for the year.

Victoria is on the west coast of British Columbia on the picturesque Vancouver Island. Our vibrant city center is surrounded by natural beauty – stately mountains, lush forested parks and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.

Our fully equipped studios at VAB offer a welcoming and safe environment, and students can commute around the city with confidence and ease. Canada boasts one of the highest ranking education system in the world. VAB partners with schools (such as the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry – PSII) that meet the highest standards of academic excellence and offer individualized learning.