The mission of the Crimson Coast Dance Society is to develop and support contemporary dance creations, productions, performances and educational opportunities at both grass roots and professional levels in Central Vancouver Island. Based in the City of Nanaimo, the principal objectives are to create a place for professional dance and to support the creative, performance and production pursuits of artistic director Holly Bright. The Society is committed to raising the profile of dance, developing dance audiences outside the BC Lower Mainland and creating performance and teaching opportunities for professional dance artists in the growing cultural community in Nanaimo. Help Keep Us growing by donating today at www.canadahelps.org Reg # BN: 865734297RR0001
For those who have not yet been able to visit the studio, we are a professional dance instruction studio offering lessons in ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre, stretch and strength, Pilates, flamenco, and belly dancing. Our teachers are certified by the Royal Academy of Dance, the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, and/or the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association. Our studio is located in downtown Nanaimo in a heritage building. We have three large studios including a grand ballroom, a comfortable lobby for our student's parents, many change rooms, and a homework area for our older students. Please feel free to drop in and take a tour.
Our Celtic dance classes (for all ages) are designed to improve fitness and well-being. Learn Highland and Irish dancing - and their traditions. We thrive on community dance performances for enterprises and businesses who want to stand out from the crowd. Come and watch us perform!
At Acclaim Celtic Dancers, we are dedicated to celebrating the joy of Celtic (Irish and Highland dance). Our studios are a welcoming and inclusive community where dancers of all levels can come together to learn, grow and perform.
Our experienced instructors are passionate about sharing their love of Celtic dance with others.
Whether you are looking to get in touch with your roots, have fun with friends, or improve your fitness and well-being, learning Celtic dance is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that we invite you to discover. It is our great privilege to get you started on your lifelong journey and love for dance.
Fraser Valley Academy of Dance, under the artistic direction of John C. Carney, offers superior dance training with specialized focus on classical ballet and musical theatre. The Academy provides students with varied training in classes throughout the year in the Classical Ballet School, Musical Theatre School , Pre-Professional Academy, and Summer Programs. With a teaching staff of former professional dancers, as well as certified teachers with national diplomas in Performing Arts and Teacher Training, the Academy offers students an exceptional opportunity to achieve their highest potential. Since 2013, FVAD students have received over 80 invitations to professional training programs at Canada's National Ballet School, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Joffrey Ballet School, School of Alberta Ballet, Rambert School of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance, and Randolph Academy of Performing Arts, as well as many international summer programs.
Steel School range in age from 4 to adult and classes range in level from new beginner through open championship. Since the school opened, dancers have competed and been successful at Regional, National and the International level. The Steel School of Irish Dance is a competitive school.