Ballet Victoria
About
Ballet Victoria
643 Broughton Street Victoria BC
Hours:
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
since 2002
Founded in 2002, Ballet Victoria is a professional arts organization and a unique boutique Canadian ballet company. Under the artistic direction of Paul Destrooper, the company has become a cultural asset to Victoria and the province, receiving accolades in national and international media thanks to its growing touring programs. Each season, BV presents four productions, with innovative full-length and one-act ballets, as well as works by world-renowned choreographers (Canadian and foreign). Paul Destrooper expresses his passion for the art by creating original works and collaborating various and arts organizations each season. BV is committed to offer as much live music as it can to its performances. Ballet for the 21st century made in Victoria for all audiences to enjoy.Ballet Victoria also offers classes through its Conservatory: The Ballet Victoria Conservatory is a non profit school operated by the Ballet Victoria Society. Our school is committed to excellence in dance education, and offers classical ballet training (based on the Vaganova Methodology) for all levels – recreational to professional - as well quality education in tap, jazz and contemporary. The BVC faculty consists of Ballet Victoria’s top professional dancers, all of whom are graduates of professional ballet schools worldwide. Classes are kept small, ensuring each student receives the care, guidance and skills needed to achieve their personal best in a positive and nurturing environment. Since its inception in 2014, the BVC has prepared many young aspiring dancers to dance professionally. Students have had opportunities to perform on the Royal Theatre Stage with the Ballet Victoria Company, dancing to the music of the incredible Victoria Symphony, offering them a unique and educational dance experience.
Open / Operational
Accessible
Venue Specs
Capacity80
Venue Formatstudio
Capacity Notes/DetailsThe Acne Studio: 80 - The Gym is 200
Has StageYes
Stage Details32 x 32 on 3ft risers. It can be set up in Kirk Hall for events and performances and can include lights and sound
Flooring TypeMarley covered
RentableYes
Rental / Usage RestrictionsDance Rehearsal Space
* Marley covered hardwood floor, adequate overhead clearance, dance barres and mirrors
* Access to washrooms and dressing rooms
* The Venue can be rented to other not for profit groups
* Marley covered hardwood floor, adequate overhead clearance, dance barres and mirrors
* Access to washrooms and dressing rooms
* The Venue can be rented to other not for profit groups
Has Sound / LightingYes
AmenitiesWashrooms
Parking Notesstreet
Upcoming Events
28
Dec
19:30 21:30
Royal Theatre
29
Dec
14:00 16:00
30
Dec
14:00 16:00
Past Events
venue Past Posters
Location
Address643 Broughton Street
