Sherry Black's Broadstreet Dance

Academy of Ballet

Lynda Raino Dance

Centrepointe Ballet School

Aiewa School of Cultural Dances Inc.

Excalibre Dance Centre for the Performing Arts

Island Dance Studio

Westcoast Academy of Performing Arts Ltd

Allegro Performing Arts Centre

Asmira’s School of Oriental Bellydance

Buzavirag Hungarian Dancers of Victoria

Stages Performing Arts School

The Gayleen Reese School of Highland Dance

Lilia’s Polynesian Dance Co.

Bon Accord Highland Dancers

MoonDance Dynamic Arts School

Salsa Moderna - Latin Dance School & Performance Group

Dance FX Performing Arts

Island Thyme Morris Dancers

Kariatis Folk Dancers

Alma de Espana Flamenco Dance School & Company

Katie Dean Highland Dance School

Karen Clark Dance Studio

Saanich International Folkdancers

Dance Unlimited Performing Arts

"Leikarring" Folk Dancers (Sons of Norway Group)

Name Of Studio:

Sherry Black's Broadstreet Dance

Contact Person:

Sherry Black

Address:

1731 Adanac Street, Victoria BC V8R 2C4

Phone:

250 519-0555

Fax:

250 592-3884

Email:

BrdStDance@aol.com

Website:

www.BroadStreetDance.com

Studio Description:

The school for "Tap", established in 1967, has classes for children's pre-school through adults and professionals. We offer guest instructors from Los Angeles and New York. The studio is bright, has a floating hardwood floor, central location and free easy-access parking.

Classes Offered:

Tap: Age 3 to Adult - beginner to professional, Beginner hiphop and jazz/tap combo: Age 9 to 11, Jazz/Funk: Adults, Baby Ballet: Age 5 & 6

Age Groups:

Age 3 to Adults

Recitals:

End of May at UVic Center - afternoon & evening

Instructors:

Arabella Martin, Mandy Dewey, Lynn Stevens, Julianne Ashmore, Lia Biros, Kelsey Dukelow, Michael Boston, Sherry Black

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

Academy of Ballet

Contact Person:

Kristine Letson

Address:

408 Superior Street, Victoria BC V8V 1T6

Phone:

250 385-2622

Fax:

Email:

Website:

www.academyofballet.ca

Studio Description:

The Academy of Ballet provides professional instruction for children, teens and adults of all levels. Our studio prides itself on an excellent reputation as a place of high quality dance training, creativity and exploration. We maintain a strong work ethic for both the professionally directed, and the recreational dancer. Students are encouraged to develop individual strengths, both technically and artistically, in a non-competitive and positive environment.

Classes Offered:

Ballet, Contemporary Dance

Age Groups:

Junior Division - ages 5 to 14, Senior Division - ages 14 and over

Recitals:

Instructors:

Kristine Letson, Deborah Skelton

Additional Info:

Home of White Space Dance Society

Name Of Studio:

Lynda Raino Dance

Contact Person:

Lynda Raino

Address:

715 Yates Street, Victoria BC V8W 1L6

Phone:

250 388-5085

Fax:

250 388-5017

Email:

lyndaraino@shaw.ca

Website:

www.LyndaRaino.com

Studio Description:

Lynda Raino Dance is Victoria's dance centre for adults only A beautiful downtown studio offering classes from beginners to professionals, rehearsal space for traveling companies, workshops and master classes. The best studio in town.

Classes Offered:

Modern dance, Ballet, Flamenco, Hip-Hop, Floor Barre, Improv and Big Dance (just for large people)

Age Groups:

Ages 18 to 45, with a few brave older ones.

Recitals:

Upstairs Dances in November & April of each year. The year-end concert at the McPherson Theatre in June. Check the update bulletin on our website for details.

Instructors:

Connie Cooke - modern, improv; Brandy Baybutt - modern, big dance, improv; Kathy Lang - modern; David Roland - ballet; Monique Salez - flamenco, floor barre; Layla Casper - hip-hop; Nicole Steeves - hip-hop

Additional Info:

Our faculty are committed to providing great classes in a non-competitive environment.

Name Of Studio:

Centrepointe Ballet School

Contact Person:

Peggy Bain

Address:

1468 Ryan Street, Victoria BC V8R 2X1

Phone:

250 592-4260

Fax:

Email:

centrepointe@shaw.ca

Website:

www.centrepointedance.ca

Studio Description:

Centrepointe has been at the same location since 1989. Our teachers are registered with the R.A.D. Our approach is positive and encouraging. We aim for clean technique, and an emphasis on musicality and artisity.

Classes Offered:

Ballet (R.A.D.), Creative Dance

Age Groups:

Tots to, and including, adults.

Recitals:

Yearly in June - McPherson Playhouse

Instructors:

Roberta Weal - R.A.D. Diploma Examiner, Graded Syllabus; Annemarie Cabri - Creative Dance, Peggy Bain - Director

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

Aiewa School of Cultural Dances Inc.

Contact Person:

Christina Bates

Address:

#510 – 1061 Fort Street, Victoria BC V8V 3K5

Phone:

250 889-5557

Fax:

Email:

info@aiewa.com, christina@aiewa.com

Website:

www.aiewa.com

Studio Description:

Aiewa conducts classes in five locations including University of Victoria, YM/YWCA, Garth Homer Centre, Euro Studio Studio and private studios.

Classes Offered:

Aiewa offers classes in traditional Egyptian and Turkish style bellydance, folkloric, tribal fusion, and Middle Eastern percussion.

Age Groups:

Children – 5 to 9 years of age, Adults

Recitals:

Student night – January 2006, Professional Gala “Le Experience Oriental” – June 2006

Instructors:

Instructor’s bios can be found on website

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

Excalibre Dance Centre for the Performing Arts

Contact Person:

Marlene Abney

Address:

4814 West Saanich Road, Victoria BC V8Z 3H5

Phone:

250 475-6606

Fax:

250 475-6607

Email:

info@excalibredance.com, marlene.abney@excalibredance.com

Website:

www.excalibredance.com

Studio Description:

State of the art dance facility built in 2002. Five hundred plus students enjoy three dance studios in one location, with a viewing lobby, girl’s and boy’s change-rooms, kitchen and eating area. They are instructed by an award winning team of professional instructors. Many graduates are working professionals in the industry.

Classes Offered:

Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Breakdance, Streetdance, and Preschool Dance

Age Groups:

Pre-school to Adult, Beginner to Pre-Professional

Recitals:

Royal Theatre in Victoria – 2nd weekend in June

Instructors:

Marlene Abney, Gail Neuman, Amalia Schelhorn, Heather Hicke, Allison Charlton, Jenn Vander Haegen, Pheobe Rumsey, Sandy Kirk, Brittney Forslund, Krista George, Anna Mayo, Guest Instructors

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Name Of Studio:

Island Dance Studio

Contact Person:

Christine Richardson

Address:

1490 Kangaroo Road, Victoria BC V9C 4C6

Phone:

250 478-7617

Fax:

250 478-1773

Email:

ids@shaw.ca

Website:

Studio Description:

Now located at 1201 Fort Street. Positive, professional atmosphere. Small classes with individual attention and an emphasis on clean, classical technique. Piano accompaniment for all ballet classes, fully qualified, experienced instructors. Yearly exam preparation and performance opportunities.

Classes Offered:

Ballet, Jazz, Modern

Age Groups:

4 years to pre-professional

Recitals:

Annual

Instructors:

Christine Richardson FISTD (Cecchetti), ARAD; Rosalind Black LISTD (Cecchetti); Amy Meyers

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

Westcoast Academy of Performing Arts Ltd

Contact Person:

Pauline Van Blokland, Dana Fry – Artistic Director

Address:

#6 – 835 Devonshire Road, Victoria BC V9A 4T5

Phone:

250 475-3660

Fax:

250 475-3667

Email:

admin@westcoastballet.ca, westint@shaw.ca, danafry@yahoo.com

Website:

www.westcoastballet.ca

Studio Description:

We have challenging programs for students pursuing a career in performing arts, and for students desiring multi-disciplined training under the umbrella of one studio. We participate in dance competitions, local performances, and a year-end performance. We also offer programs for those who wish to explore the art of dance non-competitively.

Classes Offered:

Ballet - Vocational & graded Exams, Ballet - Presentation Classes of RAD, Modern & Tap – ISTD Syllabi for Associate, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Speech Arts, Musical Theatre

Age Groups:

Junior Program – ages 3 to 9, Intermediate – ages 8 to 12, Senior – ages 12 to 18, Adult classes – ages 18 & up, Half day & teen recreational – ages 12 and up

Recitals:

All students performed in the studios’ end performance “The Joy of Dance”

Instructors:

Kirsten Birley, Dana Fry, Kathy Lang, Arabella Martin, Chelsea McKenzie, Gina Sinclair-Davis, Florence Skinner, Guest Instructors

Additional Info:

We offer Musical Theatre Half Day with 3 local schools. We held Nutcracker 2004 auditions, classes and auditions for National Ballet School, and participated in three local festivals

Name Of Studio:

Allegro Performing Arts Centre

Contact Person:

Lesley Arnold, Nadine Cowland, Jennifer Viinikka

Address:

2475 Nt. Newton X Road, Saanichton BC V8M 2B7

Phone:

250 652-8910

Fax:

250 652-8961

Email:

info@allegroperformingartscentre.com

Website:

www.allegroperformingartscentre.com

Studio Description:

Allegro Performing Arts Centre provides a positive and enthusiastic environment for students to learn about dance, as well as self-discipline. Over the years, we have developed one of the finest and most diverse performing arts programs offered in the Victoria area. Students are  given the opportunity to participate in festivals, exams, conventions, master classes with guest teachers, and of  course, in the year-end recital.

Classes Offered:

Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Stretch and Strength

Age Groups:

Pre-School to Adult

Recitals:

Dance Extravaganza – Charlie White Theatre, Sidney, March 4, 2006; Recital – McPherson Theatre – June 9 & 10, 2006

Instructors:

Additional Info:

Allegro’s experienced and professional faculty is proud to offer dance opportunities for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Our ability to offer quality instruction in all disciplines and levels ensures that our students will learn in a healthy atmosphere, which will give them the self-confidence to succeed in all their future endeavors.

Name Of Studio:

Asmira’s School of Oriental Bellydance

Contact Person:

Asmira

Address:

566 David Street, Victoria, BC V8T 2C8

Phone:

250 381-4794

Fax:

250 480-1560

Email:

asmiradance@shaw.ca

Website:

www.asmiradance.com

Studio Description:

The studio is 700 plus square feet, mirrored with Armstrong Ceramix with a foam underlay.

Classes Offered:

Bellydance

Age Groups:

All age levels

Recitals:

Christmas Recital – St. Ann’s Academy – Dec 11, 2005; Anniversary Show – Alix Gooden Hall, Cons. Of Music

Instructors:

Asmira McConnell, Mira McConnell, Marily MacKay

Additional Info:

The Grand Opening of our new studio takes place on Sunday, September 18th, from noon till 6:00PM, at 566 David Street. It is free to the public and will have I introductory classes, performances, and refreshments.

Name Of Studio:

Buzavirag Hungarian Dancers of Victoria

Contact Person:

Louise Kadar

Address:

5520 Kiowa Road, Victoria, BC V9E 1J9

Box 5, Comp 8, RR5

Phone:

250 727-2946

Fax:

250 727-2946

Email:

lkadar@telus.net

Website:

Studio Description:

We teach and choreograph authentic folk dances from Hungary and Transylvania, for stage performance and improvisation.

Classes Offered:

Hungarian & Transylvanian classes: Every Thursday & Sunday evenings – free of charge

Age Groups:

Intermediate – 12 to 17 years, Advanced– 15 to 65 years (depending on ability)

Recitals:

September 15, 2005 – Marriot Hotel, Victoria, October 7 & 8, 2005 – Edmonton, Alberta

Instructors:

Iggy Kadar – men’s instructor – 25 years experience, Louise Kadar – women’s instructor – 25 years exp.

Additional Info:

New band being formed on instruments including: violin, viola, double bass, clarinet, etc.

Name Of Studio:

Stages Performing Arts School

Contact Person:

Kim Breiland

Address:

#301 – 1551 Cedar Hill X Road, Victoria, BC V8P 2P3

Phone:

250 384-3267

Fax:

250 384-6888

Email:

stagesdance@shaw.ca

Website:

Studio Description:

Since 1980 STAGES has established a tradition of providing dancers of all ages and levels of experience, with the very best training possible, in a supportive, non-competitive, and caring environment. Through the professional training we offer, it is our goal to promote  self-confidence, self-esteem, and fulfillment in each student. It is our belief that all students should have an equal opportunity to learn in a safe, non-competitive environment, which fosters self-expression, a healthy body, confidence and encourages responsibility, discipline, inspiration, creativity, and pride in their accomplishments.

Classes Offered:

Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Tap, and Musical Theatre

Age Groups:

3 years old and up

Recitals:

A “Demonstration” in early to mid-December and a “Recital” in mid-June. Both are held at the University Centre, Farqufar Auditorium.

Instructors:

Kim Breiland

Additional Info:

Newcomers are welcome to take Drop-In Classes (pay per class taken), in order to try out both our classes and the studio. Performance opportunities are available through our Recital, Demonstration and more extensively with our Dance Company. Our location offers free parking and easy access to most bus routes. We offer training intensives through our workshops & Annual Summer Schools. We host Guest Teachers and Choreographers from across North America. We provide annual student evaluations. Parents are welcome to view classes.

Name Of Studio:

The Gayleen Reese School of Highland Dance

Contact Person:

Gayleen Reese

Address:

2429 Benko Road, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P4

Phone:

250 313-9627

Fax:

Email:

gayleenreese@shaw.ca

Website:

Studio Description:

The Gayleen Reese School of Highland Dance has been operating in Victoria for 25 years. We focus on developing dancers to become the best that they can be in a positive atmosphere.

Classes Offered:

Highland dancing for beginners to championship and professional levels. Training for competitions, exams, recitals and dance-outs.

Age Groups:

Ages 5 to adult

Recitals:

Our annual show is held in late February/early March each year.

Instructors:

Gayleen Reese, Ty Koshman, Brenda Simms, Chelsea Bowen, Kathy Laughton, Mindy Rathburn

Additional Info:

Each one of our staff is fully qualified as a teacher with the Scottish Dance Teacher’s Alliance. All were competitive dancers, are trained in choreography and understand proper training techniques.

Name Of Studio:

Lilia’s Polynesian Dance Co.

Contact Person:

Lilia Peterson

Address:

1788 Fairhurst Avenue, Victoria, BC V8N 1P4

Phone:

250 477-5511

Fax:

250 477-5155

Email:

lilias@shaw.ca

Website:

Studio Description:

Polynesian dancing taught as a “Performing Art”. Whether you want to learn to dance for fun/recreation, or wish to enter the world of stage performances, and professional dancing, our classes focus on the basic principles of dancing: “Balance”, “focus”, “self-confidence and stamina” excellent groundwork for any dance discipline!

Classes Offered:

Complete choreographed routines of songs and dances from Hawaii, New Zealand (Maori), Cook Islands and Tahiti.

Age Groups:

All ages: Children from 6 years to adult, All levels: Beginner to Advanced & Professional

Recitals:

Performance opportunities in competitions, show, and auditions – ALL YEAR ROUND.

Instructors:

Lilia Peterson

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

Bon Accord Highland Dancers

Contact Person:

Lynne Griffiths

Address:

1111 Baldwin Place, Victoria, BC V8X 4G9

Phone:

250 479-7804

Fax:

Email:

BonAccordDancers@shaw.ca

Website:

Studio Description:

Classes Offered:

Highland Dancing

Age Groups:

Ages 4 and up

Recitals:

Instructors:

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

MoonDance Dynamic Arts School

Contact Person:

Lynn Taylor

Address:

PO Box 439 Shawnigan Lake, BC V9R 2W0

Phone:

250 743-5846

Fax:

250 743-5846

Email:

lynn@moondancearts.ca, info@moondancearts.ca

Website:

http://www.moondancearts.ca

Studio Description:

MoonDance Dynamic Arts School, now in it's seventh year on Vancouver Island, promotes vitality and well-being through high-energy dance classes and workshops.

Classes Offered:

Dance is much more than physical movement - it is a way to celebrate life. We respectfully preserve multicultural life, specializing in the celebrations of West Africa.

Age Groups:

All ages

Recitals:

Many performances throughout the year - posted on the website.
Year-end show: Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Instructors:

Alayna Kruger, Erin Dale, Erin Brule, Lynn Taylor

Additional Info:

Live music at all classes. Musicians: Byron Weaver, Juliana Wigmore, Nowick Gray, Ken Tupper, Allen Bell

Name Of Studio:

Salsa Moderna - Latin Dance School & Performance Group

Contact Person:

Bernard Henin

Address:

Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge Street, Victoria BC V8T 5H3

Phone:

250 885-1420

Fax:

Email:

latinvictoria@shaw.ca

Website:

www.latinvictoria.ca

Studio Description:

School of Latin Dance - Cuban style Dance Performance Group - Salsa Moderna

Classes Offered:

We offer classes in Latin Dancing & Choreography for Salsa, Mambo, and Cha Cha Cha for all levels.

Age Groups:

All ages from 15 to 60

Recitals:

Victoria: Folkfest, Latin Caribbean Festival (August), other events Vancouver & Seattle: various events

Instructors:

Bernard Henin

Additional Info:

Bernard Henin trained for Latin dancing and teaching in Havana, Cuba. He is helped by a number of instructors. Bernard is also the choreographer for Salsa Moderna.

Name Of Studio:

Dance FX Performing Arts

Contact Person:

Nicole Davis

Address:

506A Alpha Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 1B2

Phone:

250 595-0211

Fax:

Email:

info@dancefxpa.com

Website:

http://www.dancefxpa.com

Studio Description:

Classes Offered:

Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Jazzfunk, Lyrical, Tap, Technique

Age Groups:

Ages 3 to Adult

Recitals:

Instructors:

Nicole Davis - owner/artistic director, Laura Shepherd - owner/artistic director, Suzy Vining - instructor, Leah Smart - instructor

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

Island Thyme Morris Dancers

Contact Person:

Pat Davis

Address:

123 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1K5
(mailing address only)

Phone:

250 595-0685

Fax:

Email:

dw.davis@telus.net

Website:

http://www.islandnet.com/~jcarver/is_thyme.html

Studio Description:

The Island Thyme English Morris Dancers have been sharing the ancient ritual folk dances of England with Victoria audiences since 1987. The women's side perform garland dances from the English northwest, and stick and handkerchief dances from the Cotswold region. The men's side do stick dances from the Welsh-English border region.

Classes Offered:

Learn the traditional dances of the English countryside, and dance to live folk music!
Women: Mondays, 7-9 PM
Men: Wednesdays, 7:30-9 PM
New dancers and musicians are welcome year-round!

Age Groups:

All ages (currently no children's group, but we would be happy to start on if there is an interest).

Recitals:

Contact Pat for monthly gig locations.
May 1st, 5:30 PM, Clover Point - Annual May Day Celebration
Mid-September, Metchosin Fall Fair
Late June - Folkfest

Instructors:

Enid Elliot, Pat Davis

Additional Info:

Musicians: Karen Gillmore (flute), Andreas Jensen (accordian), Robert Barlow (percussion), Alan O'Dean (guitar), Kate Cino & Steve Leithwood (mandolins), Rod Newman (concertina), Molly Newman (accordion and percussion), Paul Wilson (fiddle)

Name Of Studio:

Kariatis Folk Dancers

Contact Person:

Pam Rudy

Address:

1040 Redfern Street, Victoria, BC V8S 4G1

Phone:

250 598-4089

Fax:

Email:

pam_rudy@iname.com

Website:

Studio Description:

The group Kariatis was formed 26 years ago by Karia Leshke and performed at Millos (Greek) Restaurant every weekend for about 10 years. In July 2005, the group travelled to Bulgaria to sudy Bulgarian and Macedonian dance at the Balkanfolk camp.

Classes Offered:

Emphasis on learning folkdances, primarily from the Balkan region - Bulgaria, Romania, former Yugoslavia, and also Macedonia and Greece.

Age Groups:

Adult

Recitals:

Perform annually at Folkfest in the end of June; most years at Seattle Folklife Festival in the end of May; throughout the year at local restaurant Greek nights at Periklis and Olive Grove Restaurants.

Instructors:

Pam Rudy - Dance

Additional Info:

Name Of Studio:

Alma de Espana
Flamenco Dance School & Company

Contact Person:

Veronica Maguire

Address:

2568 Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4A7

Phone:

250 384-8832

Fax:

Email:

almadeespana@shaw.ca

Website:

http://www.almadeespana.com

Studio Description:

ALMA DE ESPANA Flamenco Dance Company is the home of "Familia Flamenca" with flamenco dancer Veronica Maguire, flamenco guitarist Harry Owen, and son, guitarist, Gareth Owen. This professional group offers a variety of shows, from the small intimate group to a full company production of music, song and dance; with its mastery of polyrhythmic techniques, its charismatic style and undeniable artistry.

Classes Offered:

All classes, open to both men and women, from beginners to professional levels, focus on the study of all forms in flamenco, including footwork & palmas (with emphasis on the "compas" rhythms), cante, upper body style and choreography. Flamenco guitar lessons are also offered for those wanting to learn the accompaniment for cante and dance. Students are encouraged to perform in community events, as well as the yearly "Flamenco Student Showcase" in June.

Age Groups:

All ages

Recitals:

October 29th, 20005 - Flamenco de la Isla Socity presents "Flamenco Feria" at the Coast Harbourside Hotel in Victoria. This fundraiser features silent auction, buffet, door prizes, and a performance by Alma de Espana. December 3rd, 2005 - ALMA DE ESPANA's "Familia Flamenca" will perform "Villancicos" in Tablao at 7:00 PM, at the Church of Truth, on Superior Street in Victoria. March 4th, 2006 - Flamenco Tablao, featuring ALMA DE ESPANA's "Familia Flamenca", will perform at 8:00 PM at the Church of Truth in Victoria. June 17th, 2006 - ALMA DE ESPANA's presents "Flamenco Student Showcase", Spectrum Community Theatre in Victoria

Instructors:

Dance: Veronica Maguire, Dance: Amity Skala, Guitar: Harry Owen, Guitar: Gareth Owen

Additional Info: