About Island Dance Studio

Island Dance Studio (Victoria Academy of Ballet) is recognized by the Government of Canada as a registered Vocational Institution.

The BC Ministry of Education recognizes ballet exams taken at Island Dance Studio (Victoria Academy of Ballet) as external courses, allowing students to earn credits toward high school graduation.

Our Approach to Dance Training:

The steady development of each dancer, building self-esteem and a lasting appreciation of dance are paramount to the philosophy of Island Dance Studio (Victoria Academy of Ballet).

The focus at IDS is on:

• Clean solid technique
• Musicality
• Self expression and artistic development
• Joy of dance and performance

These necessary foundations in training are equally beneficial for serious students wanting to pursue professional dance training leading to a performance career or for students who desire a recreational focus.

Students Enjoy:

• Small classes
• Individual attention
• Personalized programs
• Live piano accompaniment
• Patient, careful instruction

This success of Island Dance Studio's (Victoria Academy of Ballet) approach is evident by the number of students who have been recognized in provincial competition, and with high marks in examinations. Further, students of Island Dance Studio have gone on to establish performance careers in dance with notable Canadian companies such as The National Ballet Canada and The Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Students have also established teaching careers in the UK and trained in related fields such as Kinesiology.