Registration is now open for Summer ballet classes with Arabesque Dance Studio in partnership with Oak Bay Recreation. Registration is now open for Summer 2026 ballet classes through oakbay.ca/parks-recreation-services/registered-programs for either the Children or Adult programs Classes will be available once weekly in July for Children 6 to 18 years, Levels 1 to Level 6/Intermediate…
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Registration for April to June ballet programs is now open for all ages and levels at Oak Bay Recreation. The Spring sessions include a new second ballet class per week for Teens Level 1-4! Sessions include: Ballet Level 1/2: 6-10 yrs, Teen Ballet Level 1-4 11-18 yrs, Ballet Level 5/6– 13-18 yrs, Ballet with Pointe…
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We are looking forward to Fall 2025 Ballet classes with Oak Bay Recreation! We will be dancing in the Windsor Pavilion in Windsor Park and have new classes available for students of various ages and abilities. If you have always wanted to try ballet, return to ballet or continue with ballet studies, we have the…
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Thank you to everyone who made our Recital a success! Thank you to all of my students and parents for the lovely flowers and gifts and to all of your support throughout the years! I am sooo grateful❣️

The 2025 Arabesque Dance Recital will be held on Tuesday, June 17th, 7:00 pm at Glenlyon Norfolk School, Denford Hall Theatre, Richmond Rd. Tickets may be purchased at the door (Adults $20, Children 12 & under $16-cash) or by contacting Valerie at info@dancearabesque.ca and paying by e-transfer.

Here is some information about our upcoming Rehearsals and Performances. Studio Dress Rehearsal:  Our first dress rehearsal will take place in the St. Matthias Church Hall, 600 Richmond Ave., (corner of Richmond & Richardson) Monday, June 9th, 4:30-6:00 pm. This will give our students a chance to perform for one another, rehearse in costume for upcoming performances and see all of…
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There will be no Adult ballet class on Wednesday, April 16th. Other classes will be in session as usual. We will have regular classes on Saturday, April 19th and Easter Monday, April 21st. There will be no regular classes on Monday, April 28th, as the hall will be used as a polling station for the…
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Happy New Year Everyone! Holidays and Schedule changes: There will be no classes on Family Day, Monday, February 17th. Classes will not be in session for only one weekduring the Spring Break starting Monday, March 17th. Classes will begin again Monday, March 24th. Please let us know if your child will be away for longer. There may be some minor time adjustments to our schedule to accommodate…
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Holidays, Schedule Changes, Performances and Parent viewing days: December Schedule & Performances: There are no classes on Wednesday, December 11th due to event at Knox “Nutcracker” Performance: Our Senior students have been invited to guest perform in Maple Leaf Ballet School’s “Nutcracker”.The Dress Rehearsal is Friday, December 13th, 4:00-6:00 pm, and the performances are Saturday, December 14th at…
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We are now registering students for the 2024-2025 Dance Season at Arabesque! For information about upcoming Fall classes or to register for Ballet, Jazz/Contemporary or Adult dance classes, email info@dancearabesque.ca, call 250-595-3107 or register on the Registration page of this website. We are looking forward to a new season of classes beginning Saturday, September 7th,…
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