BALLET CLASSES
Victoria Carter London Dance Centre offers Vaganova Classical Ballet classes. Our highly qualified instructors are certified by the Classical Ballet Society.
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We provide a variety of ballet classes, including Introduction to Dance, General Ballet, Intensive Ballet, a Professional Program, Pointe Work, Adult Ballet, and Graduate classes, catering to both amateur and professional students.
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
The London Dance Centre welcomes all new students to the studio to try the first two lessons in September as a trial period, before paying tuition or purchasing regulation dancewear.
*As a parent, it gives you the chance to assess the quality of the school.
* After the first two lessons, students are expected to complete the dance year, as their place cannot be given to another student.
*Tuition for the full term is expected after the two weeks for new students who participate in our trial period policy.
GENERAL BALLET PROGRAM
(ONE LESSON PER WEEK)
Classical ballet dance classes are grouped according to age level, ability, and yearly progress.
The Russian Vaganova method is taught. Level 1 ballet examinations of the Society of Classical Ballet are offered at the appropriate time.
Students may continue to progress in our one ballet lesson per week.
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*Studio Evaluation Program
*Examinations offered
GENERAL BALLET PROGRAM
(TWO LESSONS PER WEEK)
The studio strongly recommends that students take two ballet classes per week to achieve the full benefits of classical ballet, Vaganova training, both physically and artistically.
Due to the high technical demands and vast content of the Society of Classical Ballet, examinations, for students to continue with these examinations, it is necessary to take two classes per week after the level 1 examination.
This program is also for students who wish for a quicker and more in-depth approach to classical ballet.
Students should be available to attend on Fridays for the additional lesson.
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*Tuition reductions for additional lessons
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Classes for students with previous experience, phone (519) 434-0612 for our full schedule, and arrange a placement interview to assess the student's level in our other available classes and dance levels.
INTENSIVE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
For students wishing to advance to the Pre-Professional level of examinations of the Society of Classical Ballet, the Vaganova method is used. Please note that this program cannot be commenced after completing Level 8 on two lessons a week. It needs to be ongoing during the Russian examinations, levels 5-8.
POINTE WORK
(REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF TWO BALLET LESSONS PER WEEK)
When it comes to starting Pointe work in ballet, the recommended age varies based on the frequency of lessons. If a student is taking two ballet lessons per week, the typical age to begin Pointe work is 12 years old. However, if a student is taking three or more ballet lessons each week, the usual age for starting Pointe is 10 years old. It's important to note that students need to be currently taking two lessons per week. Simply starting at age 12 with two lessons does not guarantee eligibility for Pointe work.
ADULT BALLET
For those looking for the artistic element within a workout program.
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You may have wanted to try dance as a child but didn't have the opportunity, or you danced in your youth and want to get back into it.
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Nothing exercises both sides of the body more fairly than classical ballet.
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No, using your best leg or arm - both sides of the body are always treated the same.
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Add music and the element of having to remember the steps, and you've got an enjoyable way to keep the aging process at bay.
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The Vaganova Russian Ballet method is used exclusively in our Adult Ballet Program.
Beginner Adult Ballet
(10 weeks)
Mondays 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Three consecutive sessions. September 8th - April 20th
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1st Session:
September 8th - November 10th
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2nd Session:
November 17th - February 2nd
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3rd Session:
February 9th - April 20th, 2026​​
GRAD BALLET CLASS
The studio welcomes all former Victoria Carter London Dance Centre students who want a class for fun & exercise.
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(30 weeks) Tuesdays 7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Dates:
September 9th - April 21st, 2026
Adult Ballet Level 3
(10 weeks)
Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:30 p.m.
Three consecutive sessions.
September 10th - April 22nd
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1st Session:
September 10th - November 12th
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2nd Session:
November 19th - February 4th
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3rd Session:
February 11th - April 22nd, 2026
