This 12-week Beginner Ballet series is suitable for any students entirely new to dance or those with limited dance experience who need a refresher on the basics. Students will learn the basic ballet terminology and positions and build a technical foundation through simple barre and centre exercises. Classes will begin with a warm-up and exercises at the barre, and finish with centre work.

Wednesdays 6-7:30pm, Sep 20 – Dec 13 | with Kiera Hill
*No class Oct 18
$250 + GST

This 12-week Intermediate Ballet series is suitable for students who have previously taken Ballet BC’s adult ballet series, other beginner ballet classes, or those who studied ballet in their youth. Students will build an understanding of the foundations of ballet and explore more complex combinations and musicality. Classes will begin with a warm-up and exercises at the barre and finish with centre work.

Thursdays 6-7:30pm, Sep 28 – Dec 14 | with Kiera Hill
$250 + GST

This 12-week Beginner Contemporary series explores movement and technique borrowed from many styles of dance. Beginner Contemporary is suitable for students who have never taken a contemporary or modern class. Students can expect to explore body and spatial awareness, musicality, momentum, and alignment through free and dynamic movement. Classes will begin with a warm-up and lead to centre and floor exercises.

Thursdays 6-7:30pm, Sep 28 – Dec 14 | with Michael Garcia
$250 + GST

This 12-week Intermediate Contemporary series will incorporate more complex movement phrases and provide students the opportunity to explore their own movement style. This class is suitable for students that have previously taken beginner or intermediate level classes in contemporary or modern dance. Students can also expect to cover the fundamentals of floor work and improvisation. Classes will begin with a warm-up and lead to centre and floor exercises.

Wednesdays 6-7:30pm, Sep 20 – Dec 13 | with Sarah Pippin
*No class Oct 18
$250 + GST

This 12-week pilates matwork class will introduce and explore a series of floor exercises to enhance strength, coordination, balance, and injury prevention. With a universal focus on core activation and proper alignment, these sessions will engage various muscle groups throughout the body and apply them to a healthier way of moving in everyday life. A consistent practice can develop increased body awareness, elongation, and improved posture. Pilates is for all ages and skill levels, as modifications can be made throughout the class to support individual goals.

Saturdays 9:45-10:45am, Sep 30 – Dec 16 | with Kaylin Sturtevant
$250 + GST

This 12-week beginner Argentine tango class offers an intimate and immersive introduction to social dancing with one of Vancouver’s most renowned tango educators. Rooted in dramatic musicality and characterized by a low center of gravity, tango is a partner dance that emphasizes a vibrant and playful style of movement, rich expressions, and improvisation.

Fridays 6-7:30pm, Sep 22 – Dec 15 | with Nadia Tavakoli
*No class Oct 13
$250 + GST

This 6-week Creative Immersion series combines movement, drawing, creative writing and dialogue to explore themes and artistic elements from Ballet BC’s upcoming November 2023 program ‘HERE.’ Guided somatic dance enlivens and empowers our lived experience. Visual art captures the ephemeral essence of our movement. Writing gives voice to the wisdom of our body. Sharing in small or large groups affirms our discoveries, and the creative process becomes a resource for wellness and connection. No dance experience necessary.

Tuesdays 5:45-7:15pm, Oct 3 – Nov 7 | with Heather Myers
$135 + GST