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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
BARBARA GUERERRO 
1:30-3:30   Private Lessons
3:15-4:45   Intermediate Ballet
4:45-6:15   Inter Found Ballet
6:15-7:15   Comp Ballet 6-8
​6:45-7:15   Pas de Deux
​7:15-8:45   Advanced Ballet

​TUESDAY

​1051 Gibsons Way
DOMINIQUE / BARBARA
3:30-5:00   Ballet 4 RAD
DOMINIQUE / BARBARA
5:00-7:00    Advanced Ballet

​7:00-8:30    Gr. 5 Ballet


923 Gibsons Way
DOMINIQUE / BARBARA
3:30-5:00   Ballet 4 RAD

Wednesday

​1051 Gibsons Way
DOMINIQUE HUTCHINSON
3:30-5:00     Inter/Adv Found
                     Ballet
5:00-6:00     Ballet 3 RAD
6:00-7:30     Inter Found/ Inter                         Ballet                          7:30-9:00     Advanced Ballet
​923 Gibsons Way 
RACHEL PORIER
​3:30-4:30   Contemporary Exl 8
​4:30-5:00   Comp Contemp 8
7:00-7:30   Comp Contemp 6-7

​7:30-8:30   Contemporary Exl 6-7

​THURSDAY

​1051 Gibsons Way
DOMINIQUE HUTCHINSON 
3:15-4:45     Ballet 4 RAD
4:45-5:30     Ballet 3 RAD (Exam)  5:30-7:00     Advanced Ballet
7:00-7:30     Advanced Pointe       
7:30-9:00     Inter/ Adv Found                           Ballet 

​FRIDAY

​​923 Gibsons Way - Rm 1
DOMINIQUE HUTCHINSON
3:15-4:45     Inter Found / 
                     Inter Ballet
4:45-6:15     Ballet 5 RAD
6:30-8:00     Advanced Ballet
CHELSEA MINATSIS
4:30-5:30     Ballet 2 RAD
6:30-7:30     Ballet 4-6

saturday

​1051 Gibsons Way
ZOE BARBARO (Jan 2025)                                2:00-3:00  Comp Contemp Ballet

SUNDAY

​1051 Gibsons Way
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  4:45-6:15pm        - Inter Found Ballet & Pointe
Mondays  6:30-7:30pm        - Inter Repertoire (Optional) 
Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm     - Inter Found Ballet & Pointe
Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm       -  Inter Found Ballet & Pointe

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​* 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. ​Vocational students are also encouraged to attend additional classes such as: Acro (strength & stretch) and Contemporary for additional technique that are complimentary.
* Inter Found Vocational students are eligible to level up and include additional select Intermediate classes to their weekly training in addition to their Inter Found requirements. 

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Intermediate Ballet
Mondays 3:15-4:45pm           Intermediate Ballet & Pointe
Mondays 6:15-7:15pm           Pas de Deux (Optional)
Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm     Intermediate Ballet & Pointe 
​Fridays 3:15-4:45pm              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.  Intermediate Vocational students are also encouraged to attend additional classes such as: Acro (strength & stretch) and Contemporary for additional technique that are complimentary.  
* Intermediate Vocational students are eligible to level up and include additional select advanced classes to their weekly training in addition to their Intermediate requirements. 


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Advanced Ballet 
Mondays 6:15-7:15pm           Advanced Pas de Deux
Mondays 7:15-8:45pm           Advanced Ballet & Pointe
Tuesday 5:00-6:30pm             Advanced Ballet & Pointe
Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm     Advanced Ballet & Pointe
​Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm         Advanced Ballet & Pointe
Fridays 6:15-8:15pm              Advanced Ballet & Pointe
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​* Advanced students must attend a minimum of 4-5 classes per week to be eligible for exams -Example:  Advanced Ballet x 4.  ​Vocational students are also encouraged to attend additional classes such as: Pas de Deux,  Acro (strength & stretch) and Contemporary for additional technique that are complimentary.


Contact Info

​Office Mailing Address: 993 North Rd, Gibsons, V0N1V7
Office Location: 1051 Gibsons Way 
Email: [email protected]
​Phone: 604-741-2197

OFFICE HOURS

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

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