ONLINE Improvisation Dance Classes (Borrowed Time)

Online

These intergenerational improvisation classes will work on developing coordination, dynamics and freedom of movement while incorporating somatic work to find awareness and agency. Taught by Lesley Telford Offered every Wednesday, Nov. 22nd-Dec. 13th from 10:00-11:15 AM All ages 18+ and all abilities are welcome Classes are by donation, with a suggested price of $15. If […]

Community Workshop led by Lesley Telford (Inverso Productions)

Dance Victoria Studios 111-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

The class starts slowly, warming-up with some basic exercises and ideas to find coordination, balance, articulation and grounded weight. Through sensation-based improvisational tasks we will play with rhythms, space and connections. Welcoming all curious movers. *Open to all to adapt according to comfort and experience.  Workshop is for all ages/all abilities led by 2023/24 resident artist […]

Workshop for dancers led by Lesley Telford (Inverso Productions)

Dance Victoria Studios 111-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Resident artist Lesley Telford is teaching a short warm-up and some of her choreographic work, including a phrase from a recent piece and her approach to improvisation. Local professional dancers, emerging artists, and serious students are invited. Lesley has created for Ballet BC, Netherlands Dans Theatre, Les Grands Ballets and many more. Don’t miss it […]

Dance Days 2024

Each winter, Dance Victoria produces Dance Days, a 10-day celebration of dance with free classes, workshops, and performances at local dance studios and other venues. As a longstanding community collaboration for the past 14 years, Dance Days engages the public in diverse and accessible dance forms, and promotes dance appreciation, joyful movement, and connection. Dance Days […]

Family Dance

Dance Victoria Studios 111-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Shimmy, turn, leap and glide in Family Dance with MoonDance Dynamic Arts School! Children ages 1-5 with caregiver welcome!

Free

Adult Ballet 1A (first classes for beginner students)

Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet 310 Henry St, Victoria, BC, Canada

This class is for dancers with little or no experience in classical Ballet. Students will start by learning how to utilize and control their major muscle groups, then proceed to learn the Elementary Russian Ballet Positions and movements. Lessons will include pre-ballet preparation exercises, stretch exercises, Barre Practice with 2 hands on the barre, and […]

Free

Jazz Level 1 (Beginner) at RAINO DANCE

Raino Dance 716 Johnson St (upstairs), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Taught by Sophia Harrington Joyful, grounded, groove inspired dance class that explores the basics of feet patterns, jumps, turns and jazz styling. Jazz can be powerful, percussive, expressive and lyrical. Learn solid jazz technique while exploring choreography influenced by a large range of musical styles, from Miles Davis to Rhianna. A high-energy class that is […]

Free

Lyrical Contemporary Level 2/3 (Intermediate/Advanced) at RAINO DANCE

Raino Dance 716 Johnson St (upstairs), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Taught by Sophia Harrington. Lyrical focuses on connecting emotion to music and lyrics through dance often by dancing to epic and emotional songs. Lyrical is an excellent outlet since it provides a fun and healthy way of releasing pent up stress and emotions through dance. Lyrical uses a mix of movements and technique from ballet, […]

Free

Canned Heat – Risqué Revenge Lyrical

Dance Victoria Studios 111-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Open-level lyrical class held in the Shaw Studio at Dance Victoria. To confirm attendance either: Email: [email protected] DM: @cannedheatdancecompany (IG) Text: (250) 858-4881 Include your name and the class(es) you wish to attend.

Free

Adult Beginner Tap

Vertical Performing Arts 6021 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AT OUR JANUARY 31ST BEGINNER TAP CLASS WHICH STILL HAS SPOTS. . . . Have you wanted to try a beginner tap class? Well, now's your chance! Come and try Kristen Low's adult beginner tap class. She brings together elements of fun, rhythmic energy […]

Free

West African Dance

Dance Victoria Studios 111-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Dance for Joy during West African Dance with MoonDance Dynamic Arts School! Accompanied by live drumming. Everyone welcome! Pre-registration required at [email protected].

Free

FREE ADULT INTERMEDIATE BALLET CLASS – Victoria Academy of Ballet

Victoria Academy of Ballet (VAB) 2713 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC

During Dance Days, Victoria Academy of Ballet will be offering free Adult Ballet Classes. The classes available to attend during this week are our Adult Ballet Beginner Class, our Adult Ballet Intermediate Class and our NEW Adult Ballet Beginner and Intermediate Combined Level Class. Adult Ballet Intermediate is an excellent class for adults who are […]