Summer Programs Vancouver

Overview

We have been providing exceptional, vibrant, and diverse training for over 45 years and our versatile offerings for the summer make it the perfect time to experience your artistic journey with us.

Work with world-renowned guest instructors and explore new techniques to best prepare you for the coming year. Programs available for 3-year-olds to professionals, with placement dependent on age and skill level.

Submit a Program Information Request Form, and we will assist in finding the right program for you.

Children’s Summer Dance Camps

Ages 4-7 | July - August 2027


Budding dancers aged 4 to 7 are invited on an unforgettable journey where movement, music, and storytelling come to life. Each day begins with ballet to develop grace and coordination, followed by arts and creations classes where little artists craft imaginative pieces inspired by the weekly theme.

Enchanted Storytime encourages exploration of storytelling through dance and drama, while afternoons include theatrical adventures, rhythm exploration, and costume creation. Students also have the chance to observe senior dancers in ballet classes, sparking inspiration. Each day concludes with Floating Clouds, a calming reflection session.

The week culminates in a special Friday morning presentation for families, celebrating all that students have learned. This immersive program weaves dance, drama, music, and art to foster creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of the arts.

No assessment audition is required for this program. Limited spaces available.

Half & Full-Day Programming

The full-day program provides a truly immersive arts experience. In the morning, young dancers focus on ballet, storytelling, and artistic creation. The afternoon unlocks additional creative opportunities through drama, rhythm exploration, and costume design. This well-rounded experience builds performance confidence, hones diverse skills, and nurtures an enduring passion for the arts.

If your summer schedule can’t accommodate a full day, the half-day program offers the same high-quality instruction in ballet, storytelling, and creative exploration. Every session is designed to be engaging, enriching, and inspiring, so no matter the schedule, young dancers will enjoy a fulfilling and joyful experience.

Saturday Summer Ballet

Ages 3-10 | July - August 2027


Introduce young dancers to the joy of movement, rhythm, and creative expression. Designed for children ages 3 to 10, these engaging, age-appropriate classes provide an inspiring foundation in ballet while fostering confidence, coordination, and imagination.

  • Expert Instruction: Our highly experienced and award-winning instructors bring years bring a passion for nurturing young talent.
  • Progressive Learning: Classes are tailored to each child’s developmental stage, gradually building technique, coordination, and musicality.
  • Confidence & Creativity: Through imaginative storytelling, expressive movement, and fun exercises, children gain self-confidence and a love for dance.
  • Strong Ballet Foundation: Essential skills in posture, flexibility, and rhythm prepare young dancers for future training.

Whether taking their first steps in dance or building on existing skills, children thrive in a warm, enriching environment where they can grow, learn, and shine!

No assessment audition is required for this program. Limited spaces available.

Ballet & Beyond – July International Summer Intensive

Ages 7-18+ | Session One: July 5-16, 2027 | Session Two: July 19-30, 2027


A summer of purposeful training for dancers ages seven and above. Ballet & Beyond brings together classical discipline, performance experience, and artistic discovery.

Gain practical insight into presentation, musical nuance, technical accuracy, and the qualities that distinguish a memorable performance.

Movement Session One: Technique & Performance

July 5-16, 2027 | Full-Day Training

Refine your technique. Gain confidence. Take the Stage.

Completed with a focused studio presentation where dancers apply their technical growth, musical timing, memory, and confidence.


Dancers learn what captures attention, what sustains it, and what leaves an impression after the music ends.

Program Highlights:
  • Daily classical ballet technique
  • Technique and body intelligence laboratories
  • Pointe preparation, pointe or male technique by level
  • Repertoire and solo performance coaching
  • Presentation, stagecraft and performance simulation
  • Audition and competition preparation for appropriate advanced levels
  • Partnering and pas de deux by level

Movement Session Two: Artistry & Expression

July 19-30, 2027 | Full-Day Training

Discover the music. Find meaning. Make it your own.

Completed with a studio presentation bringing together musicality, character, ensemble work, repertoire, and original creation.


Through music, character, repertoire, and creative work, dancers learn to listen more deeply, make clearer artistic choices, and communicate more effectively through dance.

Program Highlights:
  • Daily classical ballet technique
  • Music, movement, and interpretation
  • Character, classical mime, and storytelling
  • Repertoire discovery across styles and traditions
  • Contemporary creative studio and choreography
  • Ensemble work

Levels

  • En Marché; Foundations, imagination, and confidence
  • En Lien; Coordination, musicality, and discovery
  • En Vitesse; Technical command, interpretation, and versatility
  • En Volée; Advanced artistry and professional practice

Guest Instructors

To Be Announced

Accommodation

Goh Ballet has sourced some reputable homestay agencies to assist our international students, or those residing out of town, to find accommodation with a local host family for the duration of their studies. Students should apply to their preferred homestay agency directly.

Please note that Goh Ballet is not a partner or associated with these agencies in any way, and the choice of agency is up to the student and family. If you would like administrative support in applying to an agency or have any questions regarding homestay accommodation that are not answered directly, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Info@GohBallet.com.

Passion & Precision - August Summer Program

Ages 7-18+ | Session Three: August 9–19, 2027


Passion & Precision is an energising nine-day intensive for dancers who want focused training within a concentrated half-day schedule.

The program culminates in a performance on the final day at a dedicated venue, giving participants the chance to share their progress and artistry before an audience.

Movement Session Three: Dance & Evolve

August 9-19, 2027 | Half-Day Training

Focus the work. Strengthen the detail. Rise with confidence.

The program brings classical technique, contemporary movement, repertoire, and performance together, culminating in a final performance at a dedicated venue.

Program Highlights:
  • Daily classical ballet to build placement, control, and strength
  • Contemporary and movement classes to develop versatility and dynamics
  • Performance workshops in musical theatre, storytelling, and stage presence
  • Repertoire coaching with guest faculty

Levels

  • Aspen; Joy, curiosity, and confident new beginnings
  • Cedar; Strong foundations and growing confidence
  • Maple; Vibrant development and emerging artistry
  • Spruce; Maturity, resilience, and readiness for advanced practice

Guest Instructors

To Be Announced.

Accommodation

Goh Ballet has sourced some reputable homestay agencies to assist our international students, or those residing out of town, to find accommodation with a local host family for the duration of their studies. Students should apply to their preferred homestay agency directly.

Please note that Goh Ballet is not a partner or associated with these agencies in any way, and the choice of agency is up to the student and family. If you would like administrative support in applying to an agency or have any questions regarding homestay accommodation that are not answered directly, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Info@GohBallet.com.

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