Extraordinary Opportunities for Dancers to Rise
The Goh Ballet Academy hosts dancers from all over the world in our many annual programs including the Junior School, Senior Professional School and Goh Ballet Youth Company. International students are also welcome to join our International Summer Intensive Programs (no student visa necessary) or any of our short-term study opportunities listed below (no student visa necessary).
Students seeking a three to six month exceptional opportunity to expand on their technique and artistic skills while enhancing performance abilities will benefit tremendously in our short term study programs. Please note that any specially requested dates outside of the opportunities listed below will be reviewed and must be approved by the Academy’s Director.
Receive four months of intensive training in the Senior Professional School and rehearsals with the Goh Ballet Youth Company. Perform in Goh Ballet’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre accompanied by the Vancouver Opera Orchestra featuring choreography by Emmy-Award choreographer, Anna-Marie Holmes.
Receive three months of professional study with classes and rehearsals consisting of over 25 hours per week and coaching on select variations. Participate in local dance festivals and competitions in a variety of categories and genres.
Receive six months of intensive training and rehearsals. At the end of training, perform in Goh Ballet's annual showcase performance at the Vancouver Playhouse which may include classical and contemporary original choreography as well as possible repertoire by George Balanchine, Marius Petipa, and some of today’s most sought after choreographers.
This four week dance training and language studies course offers a sampling of studying in Vancouver. Daily dance classes are offered with English tutoring as well as weekend sightseeing and excursions.
Nurture your child’s creativity and love for dance with Goh Ballet’s summer workshops designed for budding dancers aged 3 – 6. Themed weekly workshops held for boys and girls incorporate familiar characters, stories, music, as well as arts and crafts sessions to encourage self-expression and inspire the imagination. For students between the ages of 3 and 6 years, these Summer workshops will develop confidence and kindle imagination.
These weekly workshops do not require an evaluation assessment for placement. Please call us at 604.872.4014 ext. 0 or email us to register today. Spaces fill quickly due to class size restriction.
Goh Ballet’s International Summer Intensives for Senior and Junior level students are comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to assist each dancer to gain technique, learn new choreographic repertoire and challenge themselves to strive for excellence. Opportunities are offered for varying levels of students. Admittance is by invitation only. Please visit our auditions page for details.
During this four-week program, students will be assessed for possible acceptance into the Goh Ballet’s annual programs including the Junior School and Senior Professional Schhol. The Goh Ballet is committed to fostering talent and supporting those needing financial assistance. Scholarships are available for international students. More information is available upon acceptance into the program.
The Goh Ballet Academy enhances student education through the highly respected Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded and vocational examinations. The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organizations in the world with more than 13,000 members spread across 79 countries.
The examination syllabus is taught to more than a quarter of a million students around the globe and is one of the most widely used classical ballet syllabi in professional academies and college dance programs throughout Canada and the United States. Participation in the RAD Exam system is possible only through officially registered and certified RAD teachers and schools.
Upon annual assessment to ensure optimal progress, Junior School and Senior Professional School students are given the option to prepare for graded or vocational examinations.
Goh Ballet offers a dedicated two week Royal Academy of Dance Examination Studies course each June. Under the guidance and tutelage of an RAD vocational examiner, this program is geared to assist and to optimize syllabus understanding. It will focus on more precise execution and improvement of technique as well as coach artistic nuances with musical phrasings. Classes will also concentrate on Examination Specific Criteria for each level and the comprehension of French terminology used for Free-Enchainment. Students wishing to join this course must be enrolled or ready to enroll in the Academy’s annual program.
Goh Ballet’s top priority is the health and safety of its community. As countries around the world, including Canada, are working to contain the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), Goh Ballet continues to do its part to keep all those who enters its facilities safe, through extensive health and sanitization measures.
Goh Ballet has resumed its in-studio training in alignment with the BC Restart Plan. We are excited to welcome new and returning students this fall, including International Students. For the 2020-2021 Academic year, Goh Ballet’s class sizes have been reduced in order to adhere to physical distancing and other public health requirements while maintaining high-quality in-studio instruction in the support of the pursuit of artistic excellence.
For more information on Goh Ballet’s response and support for its students, please visit our Student FAQ page.
Within British Columbia, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the BC Centre for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are leading the coordinated response to COVID-19. Goh Ballet continues to take direction from the BC Provincial Government and the Vancouver School Board.
We encourage you to visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website for the latest information. The Government of Canada also has an information line at 1 833 784 4397.