PROGRAM COURSE OUTLINE
Dance Technique & Creative Courses:
Classical Ballet
Ballet, Cecchetti Syllabus
Pointe Technique
Classical Repertoire/Variations
Pas de Deux
Contemporary Ballet
Contemporary &/or Modern
Contemporary Repertoire
Improvisation/Contact Improvisation
Jazz
Opportunities with Guest Instructors/Choreographers
Academic Modules
Choreographic Studies
Personal Development; Nutrition, Career Exploration, Injury, Illness Care & Prevention
Ballet History & Repertoire
Anatomy
Year 1:
Classical Ballet
Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus (Intermediate/Advanced 1/Advanced 2)
Contemporary/Modern
Jazz
Ballet History & Repertoire*;
BH101: Romantic Era
BH102: Classical Era
BH103: Neo‐Classical Era
Experimental Anatomy for Dancers;
PD‐A101: Skeletal Structure & Joints
PD‐A102: Muscular Structure & Functions
PD‐A103: Respiratory System; Using Your Breathe
Personal Development;
PD101: Nutrition for Dancers** & Career Exploration
PD102: Dealing with Injury & Illness
PD103: Mental Wellness
Choreographic Studies;
CS101: Observation & Creation
CS102: Observation & Development
CS103: Performance
Year 2:
Classical Ballet
Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus (Advanced 1/Advanced 2/Diploma)
Contemporary/Modern
Jazz
Ballet History & Repertoire*;
o BH201: Romantic Era
o BH202: Classical Era
o BH203: Neo‐Classical Era
Anatomy for Dancers;
o PD‐A201: Review Year 1
o PD‐A202: Common Dance Injuries, Prevention & Rehabilitation
o PD‐A203: Performance Psychology
Personal Development;
o PD201: Nutrition for Dancers**, Researching outside professional projects
o PD202: & PD203: Career Exploration; Company auditions, Outside professional projects
Choreographic Studies;
o CS201: Independent Creation, Costume Design
o CS202: Planning to Choreograph on others, Development of New Works
o CS203: Performances
*Ballet History & Repertoire: Year 1 & 2 students take this class together. Selections for
the Romantic, Classical & Neo‐Classical eras change every year.
**Nutrition for Dancers 101 & 201: All Bridge students take this class every year. It is
mandatory for Year 2 students to review; additional work may be expected from 2nd
Year students.
Royal Academy of Dance Vocational and Solo Seal examinations can be facilitated,
however, any extra class/rehearsals would be completed outside of program hours.
Related Information
About the Academy
Victoria Academy of Ballet (formerly Island Dance Studio) was established in 1990 by Christine Richardson F.C.S.C – C.I.C.B., ARAD. Now 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. More Info
Facilites
In September 2014, The Victoria Academy of Ballet moved into new premises in downtown Victoria BC. The studios are located in the in the city centre, conveniently located for easy bus transportation, coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. More Info
International Information
The Victoria Academy of Ballet welcomes students from around the world to participate in all of the Victoria Academy of Ballet Dance Programs. More Info
Scholarship Information
The Victoria Academy of Ballet Scholarship Society was incorporated in the summer of 2013 and achieved Charitable Status in July 2014. The goals of the society are to provide deserving Canadian/Permanent Resident dance students with scholarships and bursaries to assist with the cost of their dance education. More Info
The Cecchetti Method
The Cecchetti Method of ballet is a style of classical, theatrical dance based on the teachings of the great Italian ballet master Enrico Cecchetti (1850-1928). More Info
Open Division
