Comprehensive summer programs for dedicated students and aspiring professionals

Comprehensive summer programs for dedicated students and aspiring professionals Goh Ballet’s International Summer Intensives for Senior and Junior level students offer comprehensive educational programs that are specifically designed to assist each dancer gain technique, learn new choreographic repertoire and challenge themselves to strive for excellence. Opportunities are offered for varying levels of students.

“Our state of the art studios, located in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada, provide the perfect setting for your dancer to grow their professional dance education! We offer the most sought-after guest teachers, a strong classical curriculum and a selection of opportunities for your dancer to develop their talents and reach their full potential.” Chan Hon Goh C.M., Director

During our four-week summer program, students will be assessed for possible acceptance into Goh Ballet’s annual programs including the Junior School and Senior Professional Division.

Scholarships are available for both national and international students. Goh Ballet is committed to fostering talent and supporting families needing financial assistance. More information is available upon acceptance into the program.

Nurture your child’s creativity and love for dance with Goh Ballet’s summer workshops designed for budding dancers aged 4-7. 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. These summer workshops will develop confidence and kindle imagination. Seven fun and familiar themes to choose from.

A program for students ages 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10 to nurture a passion for dance!

Over the course of this four week program, students will focus on refining the fundamentals of their ballet technique, expanding their dance vocabulary as well as developing an understanding of musicality and performance interpretation. Students will learn story telling through mime, whilst developing their balance, coordination and focus. Jazz classes are also included for Star Levels 2 & 3 to encourage versatility and expressiveness.

The Star Level ballet programs are tailor-made for students looking for a program which meets less frequently, but who wish to keep up their dancing over the summer. Star Level 1 & 2 classes will be delivered twice per week between July 4 – 30, 2022. Star Level 3 will meet three times per week.

A program for students ages 4 and 5 to inspire a love of movement, music and creativity!

Blossoming little dancers will explore the magic of dance while developing their understanding of basic ballet technique. Classes will focus on simple movements to help improve flexibility, balance and coordination. A great introduction to the world of ballet, during these energetic classes students will also develop a sense of rhythm and musicality, alongside being encouraged to use their imagination and show creativity.

Classes will take place once per week, making this is program perfect for families whose busy schedules cannot accommodate a week-long workshop!

A four-week fast track program taking place twice weekly between July 4 – 30, 2022 for students ages 8 and up with little or no dance experience who are ready to progress! For new students seeking a program to propel them to work to their best potential, Starting Classical Ballet is a wonderful chance to build foundational ballet skills and learn vocabulary whilst working with our esteemed faculty.

Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of ballet including beginning steps, terminology, musicality, focus, and expression preparing them for progression into our annual training programs. Throughout the Starting Classical Ballet program students will gain strength, focus, coordination and self-confidence. This stimulating program delivered in-studio twice weekly is perfect for helping aspiring dancers to reach the next step in their development, and fall in love with ballet along the way.

For the first time, during this exclusive week-long Competition Variations and Choreographic Explorations Workshop, students will be challenged to expand on their technical and artistic development to explore diverse approaches to the creative process. This six day workshop will guide students through two competition variations and two choreographic creations which will enable tremendous insight on professional etiquette and expectations.

For the Choreographic Explorations portion, the focus will be on learning structural themes and physical codes through phrasing from a choreographer. Featuring daily classes in ballet and contemporary, students will be challenged to create and put concepts to form to gain an added layer of physical and emotional personification.

Over the course of the week, participants will be encouraged to embrace their creativity which will allow for artistic advantages, attaining a better grasp of the competition and choreographic process.

Prepare to get back to ballet for the new school year during this pre-season workshop designed to reinvigorate students’ goals. Refresh your knowledge of vocabulary, brush up on technique and execution and get back in to shape before the beginning of the new term so that you are ready to challenge yourself to push personal boundaries in the studio.

Through classes in ballet, pointe/ men’s work, contemporary, yoga, Pilates and cardio with stretch students will be encouraged to reconnect with their artistry and musicality as well as rebuild strength, stamina and improve flexibility.

Working with Goh Ballet’s esteemed faculty, don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for success and give yourself a head start on your training for the new dance year! (Full day and half day options available)

Star Level 1, 2 & 3 Goh Get Ready

For students who would prefer a less intensive refresher to dance, the Star Level 1, 2 & 3 Goh Get Ready programs will meet for classes three times a week between August 22-27, 2022. Classwork will focus on a review of ballet steps and vocabulary coupled with pilates and conditioning or jazz stretch to make sure students are prepared to put their best foot forward when they get back into the studio in September!

Star Level 1 - Ages 5&6
Star Level 2 - Ages 7&8
Star Level 3 - Ages 9&10

The health and safety of our students, staff and community are of the utmost importance to us at Goh Ballet. We follow and adhere to all provincial government and health authority guidelines regarding mask wearing and other prevention measures. Goh Ballet’s updated Communicable Disease Prevention Policy includes comprehensive sanitization procedures, requirements for all staff, faculty, pianists and students to self-screen prior to coming to the Academy and appropriate prevention measures such as control of traffic flow, physical distancing, and barriers where possible. We acknowledge that the Covid-19 situation is ever evolving and are committed to actively monitoring and updating our solutions to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all our students, families, faculty, pianists, and staff.

Please note under the current Proof of Vaccination requirements all individuals participating and supporting youth programs for those 21 years and younger are exempt from providing a proof of vaccination. Goh Ballet’s Adult ballet program is subject to the Proof of Vaccination requirements in BC and in Ontario for all those participating in those programs – please visit our Adult Ballet page for more information.