About
Pro Dance is a renowned dance school located in West Vancouver, founded by Ciprian & Janet Stanulescu in January 2016. Their mission was to create a unique company that would help dancers reach their maximum potential. The curriculum at Pro Dance is based on the Russian Vaganova Methodology, as issued by the Russian Ministry of Education.
The school offers a Professional Training Program (PTP) for dancers who are striving to achieve a competition and professional level. PTP 0 caters to dancers aged 6-7, focusing on preparatory technique, basic exercises at the barre, and centre work, followed by Allegro (jumps). PTP 1 is for dancers aged 8-9, offering further development in basic exercises and Allegro work. PTP 2 is designed for dancers aged 10-11, introducing pointe technique and more advanced exercises at the barre and centre.
PTP 3, for dancers aged 12-14, builds on the work of PTP 1 & 2, intensifying pointe technique, refining artistry, and focusing on demi-pointe work at the centre.
At Pro Dance, the philosophy is that ballet should never feel comfortable, as comfort equals laziness. The instructors challenge their students to push themselves to their limits, giving 200% in every movement. The dedication to perfection and continuous growth is emphasized, following the words of legendary ballet master and choreographer George Balanchine.
Join Pro Dance and embark on a journey of self-discovery, discipline, and artistic expression. Let the passion for dance ignite your soul and bring happiness to your life, just as legendary ballet dancer Anna Pavlova believed.