Description : Summer English courses in  Victoria International Ballet Academy

Quick overview:

• Age: 4-8 years;
• Dates: September to June;
• Duration of the program: up to 5 years.

The course for the youngest pupils of the Academy consists of an extended program, including the study at a basic level of subjects such as:

• Mathematics;
• English;
• French;
• Disciplines from the cycle of natural sciences.

Young students spend a lot of time outdoor, participate in different games and educational events.

Also for children from 4 to 8 years the academy holds a 3-week camp during the summer holidays! Pupils are waiting for a lot of ballet lessons, stretching, as well as fun, the sun, nature and communication with friends.

Brief information about elementary school:

• Age: 8-15 years;
• Dates: September to June;
• Duration of the program: up to 8 years.

About the educational course: Primary school in the academy lasts from the 1st to the 8th grade, and the educational process takes place on an enriched educational program that helps the pupils to realize their potential to the maximum. Main tasks of the course are the development of intellectual and physical aspects. So, educational process in ballet classes help from an early age to acquire an excellent posture, flexibility and strength, to instill in the child healthy habits and a little discipline of a restless and inquisitive mind.

The curriculum focuses on languages ​​(English and French) and mathematics. The knowledge of the Academy's students outstrips the analogous state program, especially in the field of mathematics.

Quick overview:

• Age: 16-18 years old;
• Dates: September to June;
• Duration of the program: 3 years.

From the 9th to the 12th grade, the students of the academy attend secondary school, where they study academic subjects (emphasis on mathematics, English and French) along with artistic ones: ballet, fine arts, vocal or music. The program for older children is strong, therefore 1-2 years ahead of state standards. This gives the academy students the opportunity to be fully armed by the time they enter the university.

Mentoring teachers, their active participation in the training of each student and a good physical load create the optimal environment for obtaining knowledge. In the academy, each of the senior teachers is a specialist in their field. Some of them also teach at the university, so they know about the latest requirements for applicants in universities in Canada, Europe, the United States and other countries.

Quick overview:

• Age: 4-8 years;
• Dates: July - August;
• Duration of the program: from 1 to 4 weeks.

Within the framework of the children's camp program, the young students will be engaged in:

• Ballet;
• Stretching;
• Music;
• Arts and crafts;
• Studying academic disciplines:
  • Mathematics;
  • Chess;
  • Logic;
  • English.

The daily routine:

• From 9:00 to 13:00 - training sessions;
• A lunch break;
• From 14:00 to 16:30 - classes by ballet or other types of physical activity.

The children are engaged in small groups, where the work of each student is supervised by the teacher. Information on the success of schoolchildren and the level of preparation in choreography and artistic development to parents is reported weekly by the teacher. If necessary, you can take private lessons in any direction under the guidance of experienced teachers of the Academy.

Brief information:

• Age: 9-18 years old;
• Period of the educational program: July - August;
• Duration of the program: 3 weeks.

The course of the summer ballet school can be held by children from the age of 9 years. The program of ballet intensity includes master classes with famous international teachers and ballet stars. The educational program of the course consists of:

Stretching classes;

Classical ballet;

Repertoire;

Creating the program.

Schedule of the day:

• 10:00 -10: 50 - stretching;
• 11:00 -12: 30 - ballet technique;
• 12:30 -13: 30 - lunch;
• 13:30 -14: 30 - variations, character or modern dance;
• 14: 30-15: 00 - break;
• 15: 00-16: 30 - repertoire, duets, partnership, male technique, rehearsals for the final work.

At the weekend for international students will be organized entertainment trips to the center of Toronto, to Niagara Falls and other notable places in Canada.

In addition to the ballet lessons, a 3-week course of English as a foreign language (ESL) will work for all foreign students. Program participants will receive 20 hours of instruction on the campus, where they will train communication skills, develop vocabulary, develop grammar, pronunciation and writing skills.