Welcome to Vanleena!

Festival Season has ARRIVED!

Please note that it is now officially festival season. The Surrey Festival and Peak Burnaby are underway and there's many more to come.

PLEASE check the lobby FREQUENTLY for UPDATED festival information and schedules.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the office.

Important notes for Festivals and Competitions:
  • Keep checking the schedule in the lobby as times do change
  • Being in a competitive group is the same as being on any team; your team members count on you to be there to rehearse and perform
  • Attend ALL classes and rehearsals
  • Arrive at the theatre with hair and make-up done at the time specified by your instructor
  • Always wear your Vanleena tracksuit

Vanleena 2008 Calendar with Recital dates

PHOTOS! Check out our Gallery Page-new photos from 'One Hour and 24 Solos'


Vanleena’s mission is:


To seek out talent in Dance, Release it, Nurture it, Celebrate it


The world of dance has much to offer dancers of every age and ability - be it a year end recital, a local festival or a visit at the seniors centre - gives children poise and confidence. The progression of dance, through learning new skills and perfecting familiar ones, teaches patience and perseverance. The camaraderie and friendship that come from creating a dance, the rehearsing it and perfecting it, teaches teamwork and cooperation. The lessons learned in the dance studio are life lessons.

Now entering its 34th season, Vanleena Dance Academy is the largest dance school on the North Shore. The level of training is aimed at students that are serious about learning dance in a fun, family atmosphere. Vanleena students can choose from over 200 classes per week - giving students and parents a wide selection of classes to choose from based on dance style, age and level of ability.

But classes are not the whole story. Vanleena is best known for its school spirit by offering numerous opportunities to perform during the year. These are rewarding dance experiences that offer young dancers the freedom to express themselves, the skill to perform it beautifully and the confidence to use those skills before a cheerful audience. This is what makes Vanleena a school of distinction. 

Join us as we get set to launch another exciting year of dance!

Programs



Facilities: Would you like to book a studio tour?


Vanleena is situated at 1174 Welch Street near the foot of Pemberton Avenue and Welch Street. The school has seven studios, a student lounge, a parent lounge, changing areas and lockers, a homework room for academic studies, two costume storage rooms, a canteen and a fully-stocked store (Primadonna) that sells dancewear and dance shoes. Parking is available on the street as well as in the Vanleena parking lot on the perimeter of the building.

To register for the 2007/2008 season, please e-mail us or contact the studio by phone at 604-983-2623 (604-98D-ANCE) .