Academy of International Dance Arts

...for the best in ballet and a world of dance beyond

Vancouver's Academy of International Dance Arts is a unique school proud to fill a special place in the Vancouver dance scene. Specializing in classical ballet, the Academy is pleased to offer both professional calibre ballet training as well as the rare opportunity to study and perform diverse dance genres from around the world. Our Academy is proud to offer:

• A private complimentary assessment with the Academy's Artistic Director with no obligation to enroll
• Exceptional classical ballet training including:
  • optional Examinations (Royal Academy of Dancing/ Cechetti International)
  • optional Theory Exams, Pointe, Choreography and Repertoire
• Ballet Appreciation Cards that allow talented and hardworking students to do extra classes at no extra fee
• Beautiful international dance choreographies within the program curriculm and through guest teachers

Because The Academy of International Dance Arts is a small school by design, this offers some key advantages which include:

• small to reasonably sized classes
• individual attention and correction for all students in a disciplined, warm encouraging setting
• greater/direct teacher-parent interaction and feedback
• gifted individuals greater opportunity to perform solos from classical ballet repertoire etc. than might be available at a larger dance institution

On the practical side we also offer:

• a flexible fee payment schedule for families with budget concerns
• a costume usage fee that covers the use of beautiful ballet and international dance costumes at a fraction of the purchase value
• a convenient studio location in South Vancouver accessible to both East Vancouver and the Westside, Richmond and Burnaby
• easy free parking directly outside the studio

From classical ballet to a world of dance beyond, Vancouver's Academy of International Dance Arts is proud to offer aspiring young dancers a uniquely rich dance experience. If you'd like to learn more about our school, summer classes etc., please contact us... *as each student's background, needs and aims are unique, we'd encourage you to call rather than e-mail for a more interactive conversation. Whether or not you choose to enroll your child at our studio, we'd be happy to answer your questions and offer suggestions.

"Somewhere in every one of us, no matter how deep it may be hidden is a latent germ of beauty ... We dance because this germ of beauty demands such expression and the more we give it outlet, the more we encourage our own instincts for graceful forms."
- Anna Pavlova