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The GDC Ballet Academy is our core training program offering specialized, award winning
​training & mentorship for aspiring ballet dancers of all ages.



monday

1051 Gibsons Way
DOMINIQUE HUTCHINSON 
3:15-4:45   Intermediate Ballet
4:45-5:45   Inter Repertoire
5:45-7:15   Inter Found Ballet
7:15-8:45   Advanced Ballet
​8:45-9:30   Advanced Pointe
​923 Gibsons Way 
CHELSEA MINATSIS
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4:45-5:45   Ballet 4 & 5
​SHANTAYA COTTRELL
5:45-6:45     Contemp/Modern 4-5

​TUESDAY

​1051 Gibsons Way
ZOE BARBARO  
5:00-6:00   Contemp/Modern 7
6:00-6:30   Comp Contemp 7
6:30-7:30   Contemp/Modern 5 
7:30-8:00   Comp Contemp 5


​923 Gibsons Way
EIBHLIN MINATSIS
3:30-5:00    Ballet 3 RAD
​5:00-6:00    Ballet 2 RAD
CHELSEA MINATSIS
6:00-7:00    Ballet 2-3

Wednesday

​1051 Gibsons Way
KELLY BENNIS
3:15-4:45   Advanced Ballet
4:45-5:45   Adv Pointe/Rep
5:45-7:15   Ballet 4 RAD
7:15-8:30   Intermediate Ballet
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​923 Gibsons Way 
SHANTAYA COTTRELL
3:30-4:30   Contemp/Modern 3-4
4:30-5:30   Contemp/Modern 2

​THURSDAY

​1051 Gibsons Way
DOMINIQUE HUTCHINSON 
3:15-4:45   Intermediate Ballet
4:45-6:15   Advanced Ballet        
6:15-7:00   Adv Boys Ballet
7:00-8:30   Inter Found Ballet 
8:30-9:00   Comp Ballet 5

​FRIDAY

​​923 Gibsons Way - Rm 1
EIBHLIN MINATSIS
3:30-4:30   Ballet 1-2 RAD
4:30-6:00   Ballet 4 RAD  
DOMINIQUE (Jan - June) 
6:15-7:00   Comp Ballet 6
​7:00-7:45   Comp Ballet 7-9

​7:45-8:45   Comp Solo/Duos
​CHELSEA MINATSIS                  
6:30-7:30    Ballet 3-4

saturday

​1051 Gibsons Way
SUNSHINE COAST NUTCRACKER
10:00-5:00    REHEARSALS
ZOE BARBARO
12:00-4:00    COMP Solo / Duos

SUNDAY

​1051 Gibsons Way
SUNSHINE COAST NUTCRACKER
10:00-5:00    REHEARSALS
GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS
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12:00-4:00    COMP Solo / Duos

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Class RAD Classes & Inter Found, Inter, Adv and Comp classes require assessment for placement   

BALLET PRO PROGRAM

A specialized program offering Professional Development Training & Individualized Mentorship for students ages 8+ who are interested in taking their training to the highest level. Offering guidance and preparation for a professional career in ballet through post secondary.
Pro Program Info

VOCATIONAL BALLET

Once dancer reach the vocational levels a minimum weekly commitment is required to maintain the level requirements and develop & maintain adequate strength for pointe work. 

Intermediate Foundation Ballet 
Mondays  4:45-5:45pm        - Inter Repertoire (Optional)
Mondays  5:45-7:15pm        - Inter Found Ballet & Pointe
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm   -  Inter Repertoire (Optional)
Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm       -  Inter Found Ballet & Pointe


​* Inter Found students must attend a minimum of 3 classes per week to be eligible for exams -Example: Inter Found x 2 & Rep x 1
a secondary Inter Rep is recommended but not required. 

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Advanced Ballet - Girls
Mondays 7:15-8:45pm           Advanced Ballet Tech 
Wednesdays 3:15-4:45pm     Advanced Ballet Tech
Wednesdays 4:45-5:45pm     Advanced Ballet Pointe / Repertoire
​Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm         Advanced Ballet Tech
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm         Advanced Pointe / Repertoire
Intermediate Ballet
Mondays 3:15-4:45pm           Intermediate Ballet & Pointe
Mondays 4:45-5:45pm           Inter Repertoire (Optional)
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm     Inter Repertoire (Optional)
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm     Intermediate Ballet & Pointe 
​Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm         Intermediate Ballet & Pointe
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​* Intermediate students must attend a minimum of 3 classes per week to be eligible for exams. Example: Inter Ballet x 3.  All students are encouraged to also take the Inter Repertoire classes offered and some students will be required to if they are in need of additional technique training to stay on level. 


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Advanced Ballet - Boys
Mondays 7:15-8:45pm           Advanced Ballet Tech
Mondays 8:45-9:30pm           Advanced Ballet -  Boys Tech 
Wednesdays 3:15-4:45pm     Advanced Ballet Tech
Wednesdays 4:45-5:45pm     Advanced Ballet Repertoire
​Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm         Advanced Ballet Tech


Contact Info

​Office Mailing Address: 993 North Rd, Gibsons, V0N1V7
Office Location: 1051 Gibsons Way 
Email: gibsonsdancecentre@gmail.com
​Phone: 604-741-2197

OFFICE HOURS

Mondays / Wednesday / Friday @ 11:00am-2:00pm
At 1051 Gibsons Way 

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