For six weeks from March to May, over five thousand Victoria-area performers and students of music, dance and dramatic arts are on stages throughout the city receiving adjudications from renowned experts in the arts. Performances in Brass, Classical Guitar, Choral, Composition, Dance (School and Studio), Ethnic Performance, Fiddle, Musical Theatre, Piano, School Bands, School Orchestras, Speech and Dramatic Arts, Strings, Voice and Woodwinds by talented youngsters and adults take place daily throughout Festival. Our Honours concerts showcase the amazing talent. Dozens of significant awards and trophies are presented including the Rose Bowl (Classical Voice), the City of Victoria Medallion Tray (Piano), and the Roberto and Mary Wood Scholarship, the largest of its type in Canada
STAGES prides itself on providing an inclusive environment to all and will not tolerate bullying in any manner.
Established in 1980, STAGES offers students an environment which is non-competitive, secure, encouraging and supportive. We make every effort to ensure that students are allowed to enhance not only their understanding and talents in the performing arts and dance but their ability to work in a group setting, their physical conditioning, and their growth as an individual.
Fine Art Bartending School provides the most comprehensive bartending certification in the business. Our company has been setting the standard in bartending training and certification in Canada. Students find that our hands on bartending course is the best way to prepare them for work in the industry. We put a strong focus on the things that are most important so students feel confident and comfortable when they get hired.
One of the premiere boutique galleries in the Pacific Northwest, The Avenue Gallery, in Victoria, British Columbia, has been showcasing contemporary Canadian fine art since 2002. Patrons from around the world are treated to ever-changing exhibits and have access to unsurpassed collections by painters, sculptors, and glass and jewellery artists. This impressive gallery carries a broad spectrum of modern art that appeals to people new to the contemporary art scene as well as knowledgeable collectors.
Side Street Studio in Oak Bay Village, Victoria, has been selling the work of British Columbia artists since 1984. Currently the Studio represents over 360 local B.C. artists and the web site www.sidestreetstudio.com has over 2000 pages of unique and beautiful local artists work. All of our artists work makes superb gifts for any occasion.
Unique, locally crafted and original pottery, jewellery, textiles, glass-art, wood turnings and carvings, sculptures and west coast photography; all unique and one-of-a-kind. There are gifts for every occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, house-warmings, romantic events, thanks you's, good luck and just for you! You can see many of our artists work on Amazon.ca
Joan Hill is a Winnipeg born artist and now resides in Victoria, British Columbia.She is also an accomplished writer. Samples of her poetry are featured in the literary art section.
At Shaolin-Tzu Martial Arts Academy in Victoria, we employ traditional teaching methods to classical martial arts. Offering adult and children's classes in small groups, we teach original Kata forms, Dab Jia Tai Chi- Chuan, Daito Ryu Aiki-jujusu, Shorinji Ryu Karate-Do and other self-defence practices. Please give us a call for class schedule. We're happy to offer free children memberships to lesser income families.
The Gallery at Mattick's Farm specializes in original art work by Canadian and International Artists, catering both to the private and corporate sector. Contemporary sculptures, paintings, and an outstanding collection of ceramics and glassworks as well as many more unique art pieces are featured regularly. We also have a magnificent selection of beautifully crafted, distinctive jewellery by the finest artists.
Dance classes for ages 3 to Adult, beginners to Pre-Professionals. Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Musical Theatre. Pre-school classes for 3,4,+5 year olds (Tap, creative movement and tumbling).
Allegro Performing Arts studio has exceded my expectations for my three kids! The teachers treat each child like their own and give them the confidence, strength and skills to excel in dance. From the tiny tots classes to the adult hip hop Allegro is the place to dance for every style and level! We consider it home away from home, at least for the last ten years and I hope for many more to come! Read more
Fabera's Laser Arts provides custom laser engraving, marking, and cutting services for customers looking for high quality, attention to detail and excellent service. Diversity is our specialty. We specialize in creating custom projects for customers looking for something more than just off the shelf products.
Be fit, have fun, and learn effective self defense in a non-competitive, traditional environment at Traditional Martial Arts Mill Bay. Beginners are always welcome. Call us to register today!
This has been a really nice experience for me. I am new to this dojo and the instructor is excellent. I feel very welcome. He is an excellent communicator and very passionate regarding his teachings. Everyone was very kind and supportive at the dojo. Other students encouraged me when I was learning. In all my travels, I have yet to find a better instructor. Mill Bay has no idea how lucky we are.Read more
To Encourage Public Awareness And Appreciation Of The Richness Of Cultural Life On The Peninsula By Providing A Collective Voice For The Arts Community, And Being An Advocate, Information Source And Support Resource For All Forms Of Artistic Expression.The Community Arts Council Of The Saanich Peninsula (Cacsp) Is A Registered Non-Profit Organization That Encourages, Supports And Promotes Local Arts Activities Throughout The Year.
Celebrating diversity and cultural understanding fuel our creative passions at MoonDance. Through our local community, as well as in Africa and around the World, MoonDance offers respectful, culturally-sensitive classes and workshops.