Ballet BC Annex, a collaboration with Arts Umbrella Dance and Modus Operandi, offers an invaluable opportunity for schools and communities across BC to engage in world-class dance and educational programming.

The Annex project tours schools in Metro Vancouver and throughout BC, bringing contemporary dance repertoire, professional performances, and workshops to student groups and audiences of all ages. In the 2025/26 season, Annex will perform two brand new world premieres from Alexis Fletcher and Vanessa Goodman.

In schools, workshops led by dancers and Ballet BC’s Outreach and Education team will accompany each performance, offering insight into the choreographic process and the career path of a dancer. Students will learn excerpts from the performance and engage in creative dialogue.

Meet the Ballet BC Annex Dancers

What to Expect

Ballet BC Annex dancers will visit your school or community location.

The half-day program offers the opportunity to watch a performance and participate in a dancer-facilitated workshop learning Ballet BC repertoire. There will also be an opportunity for students to engage with the artists and ask questions.

Learning Outcomes and Experiences

• Exposure to diverse professional dance training opportunities
• Opportunity to engage with and learn from professional Ballet BC dancers
• Development of relevant criteria for interpreting and analyzing, and reflecting on dance
• An understanding of the power of collaboration and teamwork in artistic processes
• An understanding of contemporary dance in today’s world and how art remains relevant
• Activation of creativity and innovative thinking
• An understanding of dance as a career path