Mission

VIDA is a school that is dedicated to cultivating a love for dance by encouraging artistic excellence through proper dance technique and high standards of training in our students.

Vision

We aim to:

  • Prepare and nurture young students for a professional career in dance
  • Provide new levels of excellence in dance training to serious young dancers and dance enthusiasts alike
  • Produce well-trained teachers who are dedicated and passionate in what they do
  • Create a thriving Cebuano dance community filled with well-trained dancers, teachers, and choreographers

Class Descriptions

Children's ballet

Children's Ballet 1

(4-6 years old)

We explore movement through music! This class helps develop the brain and teaches your child to think in an environment of well-structured play activities all while keeping the body active and moving.

Children's Ballet 2
&
Ballet Foundation

(7-12 years old)

These classes are an introduction to the fundamentals of dance. These levels encourage discipline, artistry and expression through age-appropriate standing barre work, simple center exercises, creative movement, and music exploration. Emphasis is given to a dancer’s process to prepare them for more serious learning of Classical Ballet.

Ballet

Ballet Level 1

This class develops a strong foundation in ballet technique. Focus is given to learning proper body alignment, turn out, and terminology. Simple combinations that challenge coordination and stamina are tackled. Dancers must have previous basic ballet training to join this class.

Adult Beginning Ballet

Designed for the beginner dancer, emphasis will be given on basic positions, proper alignment, and basic ballet terminology with focus on developing lean and long muscles, coordination, memory, flexibility, and agility all while learning the art and joy of Classical Ballet.

Private Class

One-on-one training for those who prefer solo or private group classes of no more than 4. This class is also for serious dancers who want focused training with a program that is tailored to their specific needs and goals.

Contemporary dance

Basic Contemporary

A supplement to ballet classes, this class gives an introduction to the fundamentals of Horton Technique to condition the body as well as develop coordination and musicality. Structured improvisation is also used to enhance the mind and body connection as well as cultivate expression and creativity in the young dancers.

Open Contemporary

A supplement to ballet classes, the class dives deeper into the Horton Technique learning a series of warm up and body conditioning exercises to prepare the body for more challenging movement explorations and choreography. We continue to use structured improvisation to build confidence in performance as well as cultivate creativity.

Basic Hiphop

This class teaches rhythm, coordination, and musicality in the basic level while learning hiphop moves and combinations. Sessions challenge the student to think on their feet and are energetic and fast-paced.