| What |
Where |
Address |
When |
Time |
Details |
Cost |
Age |
Genre |
| Intermediate Modern |
Boston Dance Collective |
2750 Quadra St |
1.1January 25, 2012 |
7:15–8:15pm |
Kick off Dance Days with Angela Mousseau blending the styles of Limon, Horton and Taylor with exciting and engaging choreography. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Science Friction - Advanced Open Morning Class |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
1.2January 25, 2012 |
9:30–11:00am |
Take morning class with our 2012 Company in Residence, Science Friction from Vancouver. Level set at Advanced Contemporary. |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| Science Friction - Advanced Open Morning Class |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
1.3January 26, 2012 |
9:30–11:00am |
Take morning class with our 2012 Company in Residence, Science Friction from Vancouver. Level set at Advanced Contemporary. |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| Science Friction - Advanced Open Morning Class |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
1.4January 27, 2012 |
9:30–11:00am |
Take morning class with our 2012 Company in Residence, Science Friction from Vancouver. Level set at Advanced Contemporary. |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| Jazzercise |
Dansko Studios |
4814 West Saanich Rd |
1.5January 27, 2011 |
9:15–10:15am |
Jazzercise is a dance-based fitness program that incorporates cardio, strength and stretch in one powerful hour. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Tribal Fusion |
Sacred Centre Dance |
103–1011 Fort St (entrance off Meares St) |
1.6January 27, 2012 |
5:30–6:30pm |
Tribal Fusion (all levels)—An introduction to the Tribal Fusion style of Bellydance. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| ZUMBA Gold® Fitness Class |
VZF Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
1.7January 27, 2012 |
10:15–11:15am |
For active older adults or people starting their fitness journey, ZUMBA Gold® uses zesty international music to create an energizing and fun fitness experience that is less intense than regular ZUMBA. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Beginner Tap |
Dance On It! |
6021 West Saanich Rd |
1.8January 27, 2012 |
5:15–6:00pm |
Strictly for new Tap Dancers to learn rhythms, get exercise and have fun! Please pre-register. Taught by Kristin Low. |
FREE – By Registration (tracey@lionofjudah.ca) |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Beginner Ballet |
STAGES Performing Arts School |
301–1551 Cedar Hill X Rd |
1.9January 27, 2012 |
7:45–8:45pm |
Ballet has always been the foundation for most other forms of dance. Come give it a try—little, some or no experience required. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Tango Fusion Milonga Dance Party |
Passion and Performance |
201–661 Burnside Rd E |
2.0January 27, 2012 |
7:30–11:00pm |
Take a one hour dance lesson and then join the dance party where you can learn, practice, and socialize. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Fun Stuff |
| YGPAS Teen Musical Theatre Ensemble |
Yanik Giroux Performing Arts Studio |
103–1011 Fort Street (entrance off Meares St) |
2.1January 28, 2012 |
2:30–3:30pm |
Performance class for advanced singers age 15+. Focus on vocal performance and dramatic work, with basic dance combinations and staging of musical numbers. |
FREE – Drop-in |
15+ |
Classes |
| Shimmy and Sweat |
Sacred Centre Dance |
103–1011 Fort St (entrance off Meares St) |
2.2January 28, 2012 |
10:30–12:00pm |
An all levels Bellydance fitness class with focus on Cardio and Strength Training. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Intro to Belly Dance - Sacred Centre Dance |
Sacred Centre Dance |
103–1011 Fort St (entrance off Meares St) |
2.3January 28, 2012 |
12:00–1:00pm |
An all levels introduction and overview of movements that define bellydance as an art form. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary |
Whitespace Dance |
2750 Quadra St |
2.4January 28, 2012 |
2:30–4:00pm |
Dancing at an Intermediate/Advanced level? You'll love this challenging, lyrical contemporary class with Leah Wickes. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Dancer Appreciation Day |
Toes 'n' Taps Dance Shoppe |
1733 Cook St |
2.5January 28, 2012 |
10:00–5:00pm |
Come down for ‘Dancer Dollars’ – draw from $5—$50 to spend in-store! (Same-day use, 1 coupon per family). Enter to win 2 tickets to Alonzo King's LINES Ballet in March and a $300 Toes 'n' Taps shopping spree! Join us for door prizes & more… |
FREE – Drop-in |
All Ages |
Fun Stuff |
| ZUMBA® Fitness Class |
VZF Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
2.6January 29, 2012 |
11:00–12:00pm |
The Latin-inspired dance fitness class that fuses Latin and international music with movement to create a full body workout that is fun, easy to do and addictive! |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Super Advanced Tap Workshop |
Boston Dance Collective |
2750 Quadra St |
2.7January 29, 2012 |
3:00–4:00pm |
Plan on being challenged for this fast-paced class with Michael Boston |
FREE – By Registration (info@bostondanceco.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| Watch a Dance Demo at Mayfair Shopping Centre |
Mayfair Shopping Centre |
221–3147 Douglas St |
2.8January 29, 2012 |
12:00pm, 1:30pm |
Watch a diverse dance demo featuring local dancers. Whitespace Dance will provide a children’s ballet demo, Saltwater Theatre Company will perform some of their musical theatre repertoire and VZF Victoria ZUMBA Fitness will heat things up with a demonstration. Catch the fun at Centre Court. |
FREE |
All Ages |
Demos |
| Belly Dance for Men |
Sacred Centre Dance |
103–1011 Fort St (entrance off Meares St) |
2.9January 29, 2012 |
12:00–1:30pm |
The only class of its kind offered in Victoria. This all levels workshop will guide you through the history, social politics, and movements of the men in bellydance. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Workshops |
| Dancing Yoga Workshop/Demo - Heidi Fox Lange |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
3.0January 29, 2012 |
12:00–2:00pm |
Open the mind, body and soul with a practice that unites the creativity and expression of dance with a focus on breath and the present moment. |
FREE – By Registration (heidifoxlange@yahoo.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Workshops |
| Beginner Tap Workshop |
Boston Dance Collective |
2750 Quadra St |
3.1January 29, 2012 |
2:00–3:00pm |
Come check out what all the buzz is about in a beginner tap class with Michael Boston |
FREE – By Registration (info@bostondanceco.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Workshops |
| In the Studio - elev8 Youth Dance Project |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
3.2January 29, 2012 |
5:00–6:00pm |
elev8 Youth Dance Project brings together advanced South Island dancers who are training in diverse studios or independently. In a supportive environment, dancers work with Kathy Lang and renowned faculty teachers to explore contemporary technique, choreography and professional performance. |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
All Ages |
Demos |
| Bootcamp |
Patterson Health and Fitness |
2750 Quadra St |
3.3January 30, 2012 |
7:00–8:00am |
Beginner to Advanced High Intensity Women's Only BootCamp, utilizing body weight only exercises designed to melt fat and build long lean muscles. Yes, you read that right—a great start to the day at 7:00am! |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| ZUMBA® Fitness |
Sherry Black's "BroadStreet Dance" |
1525 Begbie St (St Barnabas Hall) |
3.4January 30, 2012 |
6:15–7:15pm |
All levels! Exciting and popular class for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Dancers wanting a Latin inspired Dance Fitness ZUMBA workout will love Kelsey Dukelow, our instructor. Dancing has never been so much fun! |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Ballet and Stretch |
Lighthouse Academy of Dance |
2005 Sooke Rd (Royal Roads Recreation Centre) |
3.5January 30, 2012 |
7:45–8:45pm |
Barre and centre exercises and moves including excellent stretching and strengthening exercises. Age 20—70, everyone welcome! |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Hotness 101 |
Passion and Performance |
201–661 Burnside Rd E |
3.6January 30, 2012 |
6:00–7:00pm |
Beginner—The very basics of sexy dancing from hair tossing to hip rolling. (women only). 18+ |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| CANCELLED: Adult Beginner Flamenco |
Lynda Raino Dance |
715 Yates St |
3.7January 30, 2012 |
6:30–7:30pm |
Explore the beauty and sensuality of the dance of Spain. 18+ only. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| CANCELLED: Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet |
Fairfield Hall |
1303 Fairfield Rd (Fairfield Hall) |
3.8January 30, 2012 |
7:30–9:00pm |
Take an Int/Advanced Ballet Class with Leah Wickes. Recommended for students who have at least 3-5 years Ballet training. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Intermediate Adult Street Jazz |
Sherry Black's "BroadStreet Dance" |
1525 Begbie St (St Barnabas Hall) |
3.9January 30, 2012 |
7:15–8:30pm |
A workout taught by Lia Biros incorporating video moves and music targeted specifically for the adult dancer who wants to improve stamina, strength and flexibility while breaking out those moves! |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Adult Girlie HipHop |
Vibestreet Dance |
734 Aldebury St |
4.0January 30, 2012 |
7:15-8:15pm |
Take a fun, sassy and sexy class focusing on confidence, co-ordinations, and discipline while learning "Girl Power" choreography. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Beginner Latin Ballroom |
Arthur Murray Dance |
206–2504 Government St |
4.1January 31, 2012 |
8:30–10:00pm |
These fun and energetic free lessons are offered to introduce the art of LATIN and BALLROOM dancing. Professional demo at 9:15pm. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Beginner Jazz |
Lynda Raino Dance |
715 Yates St |
4.2January 31, 2012 |
8:30–9:30pm |
Fun and sexy rhythms, always moving. The music is everything! 18+ only. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Science Friction - Advanced Open Morning Class |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
4.3January 31, 2012 |
9:30–11:00am |
Take morning class with our 2012 Company in Residence, Science Friction from Vancouver. Level set at Advanced Contemporary. |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| CANCELLED: Adult Beginner Ballet |
Fairfield Hall |
1303 Fairfield Rd (Fairfield Hall) |
4.4January 31, 2012 |
7:45–9:00pm |
Take a Beginner Basic Ballet Class with Leah Wickes. Recommended for students with little or no dance training. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Intro to West African |
MoonDance Dynamic Arts School |
2750 Quadra St |
4.5January 31, 2012 |
7:00–8:30pm |
Come in barefeet to this fun, high-energy class with live percussion for a safe & effective workout, and a culturally enriching experience! |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Beginner Modern |
Lynda Raino Dance |
715 Yates St |
4.6January 31, 2012 |
11:45–1:00pm |
Expressive movement bringing theatre and emotion set to music of all kinds. 18+ only. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Scottish Country Dance Basics |
Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society |
550 Obed Ave (Victoria Full Gospel Fellowship Church) |
4.7January 31, 2012 |
7:30–9:30pm |
The Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society invites you to join their Basic Class for a free lesson. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and flat, soft-soled shoes. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Intermediate/Advanced Jazz |
STAGES Performing Arts School |
301–1551 Cedar Hill X Rd |
4.8January 31, 2012 |
7:30–9:00pm |
Challenge yourself with this high energy dance form that incorporates elements of ballet, hip hop, acrobatics, and modern. Level set at Int/Adv—dance experience necessary. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Science Friction - Advanced Open Morning Class |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
4.9February 1, 2012 |
9:30–11:00am |
Take morning class with our 2012 Company in Residence, Science Friction from Vancouver. Level set at Advanced Contemporary. |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| Bootcamp |
Patterson Health and Fitness |
2750 Quadra St |
5.0February 1, 2012 |
7:00–8:00am |
Beginner to Advanced High Intensity Women's Only BootCamp, utilizing body weight only exercises designed to melt fat and build long lean muscles. Yes, you read that right—a great start to the day at 7:00am! |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Advanced Tap |
Sherry Black's "BroadStreet Dance" |
1525 Begbie St (St Barnabas Hall) |
5.1February 1, 2012 |
7:00–8:00pm |
Created especially to give Advanced Tappers a chance to share Tap styles and steps! Carrying on with the FUNdamentals of TAP while "Tapping into Fitness!" |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| African Family Dance |
MoonDance Dynamic Arts School |
2750 Quadra St |
5.2February 1, 2012 |
3:25–4:10pm |
All ages welcome! Join Nikko for creative movement inspired by Jazz, African, storytelling, and more! |
FREE – Drop-in |
All Ages |
Fun Stuff |
| Adult Intro/Intermediate HipHop |
Vibestreet Dance |
734 Aldebury St |
5.3February 1, 2012 |
7:30-8:30pm |
Take a fun and challenging class focusing on grooving, co-ordinations and choreography building. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Aqua ZUMBA® |
VZF Studios |
Saanich Commonwealth Place |
5.31February 2, 2012 |
8:10-9:10pm |
Known as the Zumba 'pool party,' this program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating dance-based workout. Splashing, twisting, hooting and hollering are part of Aqua Zumba. The class is a safe, challenging workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and exhilarating beyond belief. |
FREE – Drop-in – Adult |
|
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| Science Friction - Advanced Open Morning Class |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
5.4February 2, 2012 |
9:30–11:00am |
Take morning class with our 2012 Company in Residence, Science Friction from Vancouver. Level set at Advanced Contemporary. |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| Adult Beginner Tap |
Sherry Black's "BroadStreet Dance" |
1525 Begbie St (St Barnabas Hall) |
5.5February 2, 2012 |
5:15–6:00pm |
Created especially for Beginners—If you’ve always wanted to try tap, this is your chance…if you can walk, you can tap. Taught by Mandy Niddrie. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Belly Goddess |
Passion and Performance |
201–661 Burnside Rd E |
5.6February 2, 2012 |
6:00–7:00pm |
A fusion Belly Dance Class. Pulling from varying styles such as Bhangra Bollywood, African dance and hip hop this is a one of a kind Belly Dance class! 18+ |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Beginner Latin Ballroom |
Arthur Murray Dance |
206–2504 Government St |
5.7February 2, 2012 |
7:45–8:30pm |
These fun and energetic free lessons are offered to introduce the art of LATIN and BALLROOM dancing. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Beginner Ballet |
Lynda Raino Dance |
715 Yates St |
5.8February 2, 2012 |
9:30–10:45am |
The beauty of the classical dance. It is never too late to start ballet! 18+ only. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Beginner Modern |
Lynda Raino Dance |
715 Yates St |
5.9February 2, 2012 |
5:00–6:15pm |
Expressive movement bringing theatre and emotion set to music of all kinds. 18+ only. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Adult Beginner African |
Lynda Raino Dance |
715 Yates St |
6.0February 2, 2012 |
8:30–9:30pm |
Dance to the infectious rhythms of traditional West African dance; there are no boundaries. 18+ only. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| ZUMBA® Fitness in the Atrium |
VZF Studios |
800 Yates St |
6.1February 2, 2012 |
12:10–12:50pm |
The Latin-inspired dance fitness class that fuses Latin and international music with movement to create a full body workout that is fun, easy to do and addictive! Dress in layers for this indoor/outdoor space. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Intermediate Jazz |
Boston Dance Collective |
2750 Quadra St |
6.2February 2, 2012 |
7:00–8:00pm |
A fun and challenging class with Phoebe Rumsey. Intermediate level—previous dance experience required. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Dancer |
| Adult Beginner Hip Hop |
Lynda Raino Dance |
715 Yates St |
6.3February 3, 2012 |
7:15–8:15pm |
Urban funk, down and dirty and so much fun. 18+ only. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| In the Studio - Boston Dance Collective |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
6.4February 3, 2012 |
5:30–6:30pm |
Students from Boston Dance Collective will present an evening of dance, demonstrating pieces they have been working on throughout the year. |
FREE |
All Ages |
Demos |
| Tot + Me African Dance |
MoonDance Dynamic Arts School |
2750 Quadra St |
6.5February 3, 2012 |
10:15–11:00am |
Explore rhythmic play and creative dance with your child in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! For children aged 1 to 3 years with a caregiver participating. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Toddler and Adult |
Fun Stuff |
| Let's Have a Ceilidh! |
Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society |
2750 Quadra St |
6.6February 3, 2012 |
7:30–10:30pm |
Enjoy a lively evening of dance and entertainment in the Celtic tradition. Watch performances of songs, music and dance and learn some jigs reels and strathspeys as our dancers lead you through some easy Scottish Country Dances. Dress casually and wear flat, soft-soled shoes.
|
FREE – By Registration (250.598.0207) |
Adult |
Fun stuff |
| Ballet Nacional de Cuba |
Royal Theatre |
Royal Theatre–805 Broughton St |
6.7February 3, 2012 |
7:30pm |
This legendary Cuban Ballet company makes its Western Canada premiere in Victoria. The company's mix of flawless ballet technique and Latin passion is Cuba's proudest cultural export. This evening of mixed repertoire features 25 principal dancers and soloists in a rich, diverse program. |
Tickets – www.rmts.bc.ca |
All Ages |
Performances |
| A Taste of Dance |
Victoria School of Contemporary Dance |
612 David St |
6.8February 3, 2012 |
6:00–9:00pm |
Watch an open rehearsal of works in progress by VSCD's company Fizzik'l from 6:00-7:30, followed by a beginner workshop for participants new to dance from 7:30-9:00pm. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Teen and Adult |
Workshops |
| Ballet Nacional de Cuba |
Royal Theatre |
Royal Theatre–805 Broughton St |
6.9February 4, 2012 |
7:30pm |
This legendary Cuban Ballet company makes its Western Canada premiere in Victoria. The company's mix of flawless ballet technique and Latin passion is Cuba's proudest cultural export. This evening of mixed repertoire features 25 principal dancers and soloists in a rich, diverse program. |
Tickets – www.rmts.bc.ca |
All Ages |
Performances |
| Adult Dance Basics |
Dance On It! |
6021 West Saanich Rd |
7.0February 4, 2012 |
9:15–10:45am |
Taking from ballet, jazz and modern, learn the basics of dance including simple choreography in a fun and safe environment. Please pre-register with tracey@lionofjudah.ca. Teacher Lisa Meier. |
FREE – By Registration (tracey@lionofjudah.ca) |
Adult |
Classes |
| Tribal Fusion |
Asmira's School of Bellydance |
764A Yates St (Odeon Alley lower level) |
7.1February 4, 2012 |
10:45–11:45am |
Rachel Oates will lead you through the drills of this fun & funky core strengthening modern form of Bellydance. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Rough Cuts - 605 Collective |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
7.2February 4, 2012 |
2:30–3:30pm |
View work in progress by Vancouver's 605 Collective—a dynamic professional contemporary dance company. Facilitated discussion about the work follows the presentation. Seating extremely limited. |
FREE – By Invitation |
Teen and Adult |
Demos |
| Rough Cuts - Joe INK |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
7.3February 4, 2012 |
4:00–5:00pm |
View work in progress by JOE INK—Described as “wickedly sophisticated,” “unusual,” and “daring,” this Vancouver dance company speaks in a movement language all its own. Seating extremely limited. |
FREE – By Invitation |
Teen and Adult |
Demos |
| Let's get Fizzik'l in the Atrium - |
Victoria School of Contemporary Dance |
800 Yates St |
7.4February 4, 2012 |
11:30–12:30pm |
Grab a coffee at Habit and get cultured. Local dancers from the semi-professional troupe Fizzik'l (Victoria School of Contemporary Dance will be performing site specific improv in the courtyard of the Atrium |
FREE |
All Ages |
Fun Stuff |
| Intro to Swing - Red Hot Swing |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
7.5February 4, 2012 |
5:00–6:30pm |
If you love to listen to toe-tapping jazz, blues, or old-time rock 'n roll, then come try swing dancing. No partner or experience required. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Workshops |
| Bellyfit Live™ with Bellyfit® Founder and CEO Alice Bracegirdle + DJ Rowan ~ live on decks |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
7.6February 4, 2012 |
7:00–8:15pm |
Transform your relationship to body, mind and spirit through Holistic fitness infused with Bellydance, African dance, Indian Dance, yoga, Pilates and meditation. Women only please. |
FREE – By Registration (info@bellyfit.ca) |
Teen and Adult |
Workshops |
| Contemporary Improv Workshop |
Victoria School of Contemporary Dance |
612 David St |
7.7February 4, 2012 |
1:00–2:00pm |
This workshop is led by Constance Cooke and Robert Halley and is designed to nurture, develop and encourage inner creativity and individual expression through structured improvisation and play. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Teen and Adult |
Workshops |
| Rough Cuts - Kathy Lang |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
7.8February 5, 2012 |
12:00–1:00pm |
View work in progress by Victoria based choreographer Kathy Lang. Facilitated conversation will follow the showing. Seating extremely limited. |
FREE – By Invitation |
Teen and Adult |
Demos |
| Intro to the Art of Bellydance |
Asmira's School of Bellydance |
764A Yates St (Odeon Alley lower level) |
7.9February 5, 2012 |
2:00–3:00pm |
Asmira will lead you through some body conditioning exercises, muscle isolation drills and some of the basic moves of the "Oldest Dance" improving body awareness and self confidence. You'll learn to love the body you are in! All classes will be followed by a short demo. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Classes |
| Contemporary Masterclass with Shelley Tookey |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
8.0February 5, 2012 |
5:00–6:30pm |
Victoria DanceWorks festival invites Int/Advanced Contemporary dancers to take a masterclass with renowned instructor Shelly Tookey. By registration only—contact for class cost. |
By Registration (festivalco@victoriadanceworks.ca) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |
| Rough Cuts - Whim W'him |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
8.1February 5, 2012 |
2:30–3:30pm |
View new work in progress by Seattle choreographer Olivier Wevers. Facilitated conversation will follow the showing. Seating extremely limited. |
FREE – By Invitation |
Teen and Adult |
Demos |
| Rough Cuts - Science Friction |
Dance Victoria Studios |
2750 Quadra St |
8.2February 5, 2012 |
4:00–5:00pm |
Dance Victoria's 2012 Company in Residence Science Friction presents Something(s) Relative. Facilitated conversation will follow the showing. Seating is limited—Register early! |
FREE – By Registration (community@dancevictoria.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Demos |
| Open House |
Dansko Studios |
4814 West Saanich Rd |
8.3February 5, 2012 |
1:00–3:00pm |
Bring the family for a day of fun at our dance studios. Have your child jump in on a fun preschool dance class with ribbons, scarves and crazy costumes. There will be fabulous performances ongoing from our performing Dansko dancers, class demonstrations in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Breakdance, Modern, Contemporary and Musical Theatre. Face painting and refreshments will be offered in our large lobby. Let us entertain you! |
FREE |
All Ages |
Fun stuff |
| The LOLA Projects |
Metro Theatre |
Metro Studio Theatre - 1411 Quadra St |
8.4February 5, 2012 |
7:30pm |
Local artists Robert Halley and Treena Stubel perform choreography they have each created as a response to Vancouver choreographers Anne Cooper and Iris Wing-Chi Lau, under the mentorship of Joe Laughlin. Also, Chrystal Dance Prize Winner Jung-Ah Chung will premiere her new work choreographed by Korea’s Kyung Eun Lee. |
Tickets – $15 At the Door |
Teen and Adult |
Performances |
| Arabic Hand Drumming |
Asmira's School of Bellydance |
764A Yates St (Odeon Alley lower level) |
8.5February 5, 2012 |
1:00–2:00pm |
Learn to play the mesmerizing rhythms that accompany Oriental Bellydance with one of Canada's most talented and experienced Arabic drummers. Led by master Egyptian percussionist Mohamed Sadek. |
FREE – Drop-in |
Adult |
Workshops |
| Hip Hop Workshops with Cristina Bucci |
VicCity Hip Hop |
715 Yates St |
8.6February 12, 2012 |
1:00–4:30pm |
VicCity Hip Hop presents Cristina Bucci, Vancity Lockers & Project Soul. 1:00-2:00 Locking, 2:15-3:15 Grooving, 3:30-4:30 Hip Hop. These open level classes are $15 ea. or three classes for $40. Pre-register via email to Liz Vaesen at: stay__true@hotmail.com (note 2 underscores). |
$15 or $40 for 3 – By Registration (stay__true@hotmail.com) |
Teen and Adult |
Dancer |