Yoga mat for Pilates class and Body Conditioning Classes, Water bottle and towel, Ballet outfit for classes (a detailed list will be provided in the student handbook prior to start of classes).

Yes, if a student is interested in taking private lessons you will need to submit a private lesson request form. The requests will be evaluated by the Director and the Instructor you wish to book with. It is not guaranteed that we will be able to accommodate your request, the main factors being studio availability and the instructors schedule.

If you wish to stay with the Academy longer, please discuss with your instructor and the Administrative Office and you will be assessed for the appropriate level in the program you are eligible for. The Administrative Office will then provide you with fees and schedules as required.

Money may be needed for social activities, ballet gear, transportation etc. Students should not keep or carry large amounts of cash. We recommend renting a locker during your time at Goh Ballet to ensure your belongings are kept safe. Goh Ballet is not responsible for loss of personal belongings.

If out-of-town students do not wish to use our home stay, they are responsible for finding their own apartment or suitable accommodation. We suggest you check Airbnb or VRBO for listings.

Goh Ballet has a closed-door policy for classes and private lessons. The last day of the program is a demonstration day where all parents and family and friends are invited into the studios to see the progress the students have made. More information will be emailed to families during the first few weeks of the summer program.

If you will be absent from class please email

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 Intensive program. For more information about scholarship criteria please email us

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

The Goh Ballet Academy is pleased to provide its Summer 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 family environment. Upon acceptance into the Summer Dance Intensive Program, please contact us for homestay details.

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

Applicants can audition individually or as part of a group. Scheduled auditions for the Summer Intensive will take place at Goh Ballet Academy, located at 2345 Main Street in Vancouver. Please contact us for upcoming audition dates.
Private auditions can also be arranged – please see FAQ below for more information, or contact the Academy directly.

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 us to arrange a convenient date and time. An administrative fee of $50 + GST for each audition appointment, payable in advance, will be charged. For more information about submitting an audition by video, please see below.

For students who are unable to audition in person, please complete and admin@gohballet.com email registration form along with your video, which should not exceed 15 minutes in length. Your video 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 send a cheque or money order in Canadian funds for $50 + GST payable to Goh Ballet Inc. in order to have your audition video processed and viewed for assessment. Alternatively, you may call us to pay via credit card. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

A representative from the Goh Ballet Academy will contact you upon receipt of your video.

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

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

The Summer Intensive is comprised of three programs: the Children’s Summer Dance Workshops (no evaluation assessment or audition needed), Junior Summer Intensive, and the Senior International Summer Intensive. 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 and training level.

The Summer Intensive is a valuable four-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. Please speak with an Administrative Staff Member about any circumstances which may prevent you from attending the full program as the Academy prefers to review this on a case by case basis.

Clothing: We recommend wearing anything you are able to move freely in. ie. Yoga wear.
Shoes: We recommend purchasing soft ballet slippers if you will be taking a number of classes, however, you can try your first class in socks.

Our adult dance students range from teenagers to adults of all ages. We welcome all individuals to our classes!

Due to the drop in nature of our classes, the amount of people varies. On average, the class size ranges from 8 to 25 people.

The teachers encourage everyone to work to the best of their ability and will give individual corrections during class. Occasionally, a teacher may use a student to demonstrate a correction that will benefit all those in attendance.

We do not have our own parking lot at Goh Main. There are metered and unmetered parking spaces along 8th Ave. and Quebec St. There is also a paid parking lot on the corner of 7th Ave. and Main St. Goh Oakridge has a free parking lot in front of the studios. (Shared with The Bay)

We recommend that you drop in for a Level 1 class and see if it is a good fit for you. The nature of our classes, allows students to try different levels without committing to a single level.

Yes, absolutely! Our teachers are accustomed to teaching classes with varying levels and will help you to the best of their ability. Our teachers aim to make your class experience a positive one.

– All Goh Ballet students, faculty, pianists, and staff are required to self-screen every day prior to coming to the Academy. Any one exhibiting symptoms is required to stay home and those exhibiting illness for 2 or more days are required to either take a Covid-19 test or self-isolate for 14 days.

– All public spaces, studios and high-traffic areas are cleaned at regular intervals during the day. We are cleaning surfaces with increased frequency and all done by with recommended cleaning products.
– All faculty, pianists and staff are required to sanitize their hands and/or wash their hands upon arrival at the Academy.
– All studios and offices are supplied with hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies.

– The guided markers and signage in all studios and throughout the Academy remind students, faculty, pianists, and staff to maintain the physical distancing of 2 meters of at all times.
– All studios are marked clearly with positions 2 meters apart at barre and at centre.

– Classes are scheduled such that arrival and departure times are staggered. Students may only arrive 15 minutes prior the start of their first class of the day, but no earlier.
– Changing rooms and lockers are closed until further notice. All students must arrive at the Academy dressed and ready for class.

– Until further notice admission into the Academy is limited to registered students, faculty, pianists, and staff. In-person visits to the administration office and the Goh Ballet shop are by appointment only.
– Attendance to Goh Ballet’s Adult Ballet classes is by pre-reservation only. No drop-ins allowed.
– At the end of the training day students must be picked up on time. Office telephones will no longer be available for use by students – for this reason, parents must call the office if they will be late picking up their child from class.

We abide by recommendations as found on the following resource sites and closely monitor best practices.

BC Centre for Disease Control
Public Health Ontario