Artistic Director: Bleiddyn Bellis, Fellow and Examiner CC-CICB, Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma

Victoria Academy of Ballet (VAB), Western Canada’s leading dance school, offers specialized instruction for dancers from young beginners to the professional level. Under the leadership of Bleiddyn Del Villar Bellis, FCSC-CICB, VAB provides both professional and recreational ballet and dance training. We take pride in our internationally acclaimed artistic faculty, musicians, and administration, who support our commitment to excellence while fostering an engaging environment where students learn, thrive, and succeed.

VAB’s Vocational Division offers training programs for students who wish to train in an intensive atmosphere. The Professional Training Program and Post-Secondary Bridge Program develop dancers who are prepared technically, artistically, and personally for a professional career. Students participate in performances, competitions, festivals, and VAB productions. The Bridge Program is a three-year diploma designed for graduates of high school academic and dance programs.

VAB’s Open Division nurtures a love and passion for dance. Classes run throughout the school year, as well as in 6- to 12-week sessions. Students ages 2 to adult are nurtured in a supportive, welcoming, and rewarding learning environment where they are inspired to reach their greatest potential. Full-year students also participate in an annual year-end recital.