FAQ

Are there scholarships available?

The Goh Ballet Academy endeavors to support artistic opportunities for aspiring dancers and is pleased to offer a number of scholarships to qualified students participating in the Summer Dance Intensive program. For more information about scholarship criteria, please contact the Goh Ballet Academy directly at 604-872-4014, or e-mail: info@gohballet.com

Will performance opportunities arise from the Summer Intensive?

In addition to performing in the Summer Dance Intensive final presentation, graduates of the Summer Intensive Program may also be invited to audition for the Goh Ballet Academy's major ballet performance productions and international tours.

What if I do not have a place to stay?

The Goh Ballet Academy is pleased to provide its Summer Dance Intensive students with an extensive network of homestay families in the Vancouver area. Families offering home stay placements have a long-standing relationship with the Academy, and provide a wonderful opportunity for students to discover local culture in a safe, private environment. Upon acceptance into the Summer Dance Intensive Program, please contact the Goh Ballet for homestay details.

May I request a particular roommate?

While the Goh Ballet strives to accommodate special requests for its Summer Dance Intensive participants, roommates cannot be guaranteed.

What are the Summer Dance Intensive auditions like?

Applicants can audition individually, or as part of a group. Scheduled auditions for the Summer Dance Intensive Program will take place at the Goh Ballet Academy, located at 2345 Main Street in Vancouver, on the following dates: Tuesday, March 2nd, Wednesday April 21st, Tuesday, June 1st 2010. Private auditions can also be arranged – please see FAQ below for more information, or contact the Academy directly.

How will I know if my audition video has been received?

A representative from the Goh Ballet Academy will contact you upon receipt of your video. Please allow two weeks for mail delivery before contacting the Academy directly.

What if I cannot make it to the scheduled audition?

In an effort to accommodate as many applicants as possible, the Goh Ballet Academy is pleased to offer private and video auditions. For a private audition, please contact the Academy office at 604-872-4014 to arrange a mutually convenient date and time. An administrative fee of $40 for each audition appointment, payable in advance, will be charged. For more information about submitting an audition by video, please see below.

How soon will I find out the results from my audition?

The Goh Ballet Academy will notify applicants of results within two weeks of their audition.

Do you give audition results over the phone or via email?

The Goh Ballet Academy will notify applicants by phone or e-mail of their audition results.

How will you decide the program I will be accepted into?

The Summer Dance Intensive is comprised of three programs: Children (ages 4 – 12), Pre-Professional (ages 10 – 14), and Professional Training (ages 12 and above). Applicants will be assessed by the Goh Ballet faculty based on their technical/artistic abilities at the audition, and will then be placed in the most suitable program.

Can I attend only part of the Goh Ballet Summer Dance Intensive?

The Summer Dance Intensive is a valuable five-week program that offers students the ability to hone their dance skills in a nurturing artistic environment, with direction from some of the world's most renowned ballet instructors. While the Academy encourages all students to attend the full program, it recognizes that extenuating circumstances may prevent some from completing all aspects of the Intensive.

How do I audition via videotape?

For students who are unable to audition in person, please complete and send the registration form to the Goh Ballet office with a copy of your DVD visual audition, which should not exceed 15 minutes in length. The visual audition should include barre, centre, pointe (if applicable), and one classical variation. A representative from the Academy will notify you of receipt of your submission and results. Please click here for the registration form.