Pacific DanceArts

Pacific DanceArts is a dance training institution established in 1999 that provides high-standard ballet training taught by professional faculty. The school offers programs ranging from preschool to half-day intensive professional training, with a mission to assist in the accomplishment of dancers by providing consistent high-quality dance training while supporting and respecting each student's unique artistic qualities.

Pacific DanceArts is located at 3626 East 4th Ave., V5M 1M3, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Millennium Line is the closest transit option and the Boundary loop bus stops outside the facilities.

Pacific DanceArts offers ballet, jazz, contemporary dance, classical repertoire, pointe, stretching, pas de deux, character, conditioning, and Men's Technique. The school provides general training classes for all levels from age three to adult, a Half-Day Intensive Training Program consisting of 18+ hours of classes per week with up to 6 hours of rehearsal time on weekends, and Coastal City Ballet, a post-secondary program in British Columbia.

Students from age three to adult can join Pacific DanceArts. Admission to general training classes is based on dance experience and age appropriateness. All new students age 8 and older require a placement class. Admission to the Half-Day Intensive Training Program is by audition only and requires a high level of previous dance training, personal commitment, and dedication. Admission to Coastal City Ballet is by audition, in person or by video.

Pacific DanceArts caters to students from age 3 through adult. The General Program includes Level 1 for ages 3-4, Level 2 for ages 5-6, Level 3 for ages 7-8, Level 4 for ages 8-9, Elementary for ages 9-10, Intermediate for ages 11 and older, Advanced for ages 13 and older, and Men's Technique for ages 13 and older. Programs accommodate all levels from beginners to those pursuing professional careers.

Yes, Pacific DanceArts offers a Half-Day Intensive Training Program for students who wish to pursue a professional career in dance. Students completing the Advanced level are eligible to audition for this program. The school also offers Coastal City Ballet, a post-secondary program approved by PTIRU of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and a Performance Group that provides more performance opportunities to committed students.

Pacific DanceArts follows a progressive curriculum that emphasizes classical ballet vocabulary, technique, and fundamentals. Level 1 teaches ballet organization through patterns, structure, and storytelling with basic French terminology. Subsequent levels develop ballet vocabulary through barre and centre work, emphasizing balance, posture, alignment, musicality, self-expression, and safe execution of fundamentals. The curriculum includes pointe work, variations, contemporary exploration of space and movement, and classical repertoire.

Yes, Pacific DanceArts offers live performances as part of its programs. The Half-Day Intensive Training Program includes live performances, and the Coastal City Ballet program requires a minimum of 6 live performances per season. The school presents performances at venues including Vancouver Playhouse, Shadbolt Studio Theatre, PDA Studios, and Cap U. Theatre. The Advanced level includes more performance opportunities, and a Performance Group provides additional performance opportunities for committed students.

Pacific DanceArts can be contacted by phone at +1 604-738-8575, by email at info@pacificdancearts.ca, or by mail at 3626 East 4th Ave., V5M 1M3, Vancouver, BC, Canada.