NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Events in February 2024

  • The Dance Centre presents: Discover Dance! Series: Voirelia Dance Hub: De/Formed Revival February 6, 2024

    Feb 29

    Performing at Scotiabank Dance Centre, Feb 29 at 12 PM
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  • Vancouver International Dance Festival presents: Various Performances February 6, 2024

    Feb 25-Mar 9

    Performing at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Feb 25-Mar 9
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  • Massey Theatre presents: Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables The Ballet February 6, 2024

    Feb 10

    Performing at Massey Theatre, Feb 10 from 4 PM-6:45 PM
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  • Nadiya Dance Ensemble presents: National Ballet of Ukraine February 6, 2024

    Feb 5-7

    Performing at The Centre, Feb 5-7 at 8 PM
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  • DanceHouse and The Clutch present: Gravity and Other Myths (Australia): The Mirror January 18, 2024

    Jan 24-27

    Performing at Vancouver Playhouse, Jan 24-27 at 8 PM
    LINK TO THE EVENT
  • The Dance Centre presents: Global Dance Connections Series: Tangaj Collective January 18, 2024

    Jan 19-21

    Performing at Scotiabank Dance Centre, Jan 19-20 at 8 PM, Jan 21 at 2 PM
    LINK TO THE EVENT
  • PuSh International Performing Arts Festival presents: Various Performances January 18, 2024

    Jan 18-Feb 4

    Performing at Various Locations, Jan 18-Feb 4
    LINK TO THE EVENT
  • Ballet Victoria presents: The Gift of the Nutcracker December 19, 2023

    Dec 28-30

    Performing at Royal Theatre, Dec 28 at 7:30 PM, Dec 29-30 at 2 PM
    LINK TO THE EVENT
  • Arts Umbrella presents: Mixed Nuts December 19, 2023

    Dec 15-17

    Performing at Vancouver Playhouse, Dec 15 at 7 PM, Dec 16 at 2 PM and 7 PM, Dec 17 at 2 PM
    LINK TO THE EVENT
  • Royal City Youth Ballet presents: The Nutcracker 2023 December 19, 2023

    Dec 9-10, 17

    Performing at Surrey Arts Centre, erforming at Surrey Arts Centre, Dec 9-10 at 1 PM and 4:30 PM; Performing at Massey Theatre, Dec 17 at 1 PM and 4:30 PM
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VBS News

  • Spring Seminar AuditionsSpring Seminar Auditions
    Thank you to all 95 intermediate and advanced students who attended the Spring Seminar auditions on January 14th! This was our first year with three classes instead of two, taught by the founder and former/Artistic Director of Pacific Dance Centre, Maureen Eastick. Congratulations to all the students who have been ...
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  • Our Ballet-Themed MerchandiseOur Ballet-Themed Merchandise
    From December 7th to 11th, our team sold ballet-themed merchandise at The Centre For Performing Arts and promoted our organization during the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s performances of Nutcracker. Thank you for everyone who supported. All proceeds went towards our mission of supporting BC’s dance community and the awarding of scholarships and bursaries. 
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  • Master Class with Tara BirtwhistleMaster Class with Tara Birtwhistle
    We are pleased to present a Master Class with Tara Birtwhistle, the Associate Artistic Director of Royal Winnipeg Ballet on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the Birmingham Studio in the Scotiabank Dance Centre. Registrations are open for 12+ years old. Spots are limited and priority ...
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  • For The Love Of Dance Gala 2023For The Love Of Dance Gala 2023
    For The Love Of Dance Gala was a success! It was lovely seeing everyone’s faces again, thank you all for your beautiful presence and for your ongoing support to keep our small non-profit organization going. We watched the incredible performances of the talented dancers, we laughed at the MC Mike ...
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  • Danielle Gould’s Master ClassDanielle Gould's Master Class
    Thank you to everyone who joined the Master Class with Danielle Gould on October 1st, what a great way to start the month!
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  • Our Newest Board Member!Our Newest Board Member!
    On August 24, 2023, the board at its meeting appointed Shirley Chiu as a new board member starting in September 2023. Welcome Shirley, we are delighted that you are joining us!
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  • Save the date!Save the date!
    On Saturday, October 28, 2023, we will be hosting our Fundraiser Gala For The Love Of Dance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, so save the date! The fundraiser’s proceeds will go towards the scholarships that will support the dance education of the talented young dancers who will attend the Spring Seminar 2024. We ...
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  • Dance International E-NewsletterDance International E-Newsletter
    Dance International features contemporary and classical dance from Canada and around the world. Subscribe to DI’s monthly e-newsletter today, and discover the stories you won’t want to miss. Show our funders that you value this important VBS program, brought to you free online, by clicking the button below.
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  • Memorial ScholarshipsMemorial Scholarships
    VBS establishes scholarships in the honour of dear members and Friends of the Society who pass away, and these scholarships are awarded on the last day of the Spring Seminar, which will fall next year on March 23, 2024. These scholarships go to support talented young dancers in their dance ...
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  • Master Class with Danielle GouldMaster Class with Danielle Gould
    Former VBS Scholarship Winner, Danielle Gould taught a Master Class on April 30, 2023, and it was AMAZING! Having received her training from the National Ballet School of Canada, Pro Arte, and the Goh Ballet Academy, and being a Former Demi Soloist and Corps de Ballet with the Hungarian National ...
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