About Arabesque.
Arabesque Dance Studio faculty members are professional teachers and dancers, dedicated to sharing and passing on their knowledge, experience and love for dance to children and adults.
Ballet Examinations are available in the Cecchetti method and require two or more classes per week, according to the dancer’s level. Students are entered at the teacher’s discretion.
Piano Accompaniment is provided for some of the classes and for all Exams.
Ballet examinations are recognized by the Ministry of Education and can earn students credits towards graduation.
Pointe Work: Pointe work is offered to students with required strength and alignment in a course that includes at least two other classes per week.
Summer Dance: Summer dance program information and dates are announced in the spring.
About the Founder.
Valerie Grant, Licentiate C.C.-C.I.C.B. is a registered ballet teacher with the Cecchetti Canada, a Member of Cecchetti International Classical Ballet and British Columbia Dance Educators Association.
Valerie has been teaching dance for over thirty-five years and has successfully prepared many students for exams and performances, has choreographed for competitions, pageants and theatre companies, adjudicated dance festivals and is invited to guest teach at workshops and private studios.
Her early training included summers at Banff Centre for the Arts, Canada’s National Ballet School and teacher training at Canada’s National Ballet School. Valerie has trained in Cecchetti, R.A.D. and Vagonava methods of ballet and has studied and performed ballet, jazz, modern and flamenco dancing. Studies in art, music and anatomy enhance her teaching of dance.
Valerie was BC Representative and Chairman for Cecchetti Canada/BC three separate times and served on the BC Executive Committee for many years. Valerie is currently the Resource Manager for Cecchetti International Classical Ballet and is also an Advisory Panel Member of the Margaret Saul Scholarship Fund.
As a teacher and owner of Arabesque Dance Studio, Valerie teaches students of all ages and abilities. In her classes, Valerie blends her love of dance, music and art in a way that inspires and encourages students to reach their potential.
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