Victoria Carter London Dance Centre

About Victoria Carter London Dance Centre

Victoria Carter London Dance Centre is a training center located on Sydenham Street in the Old North neighbourhood. It provides programs for children as young as three, amateurs, and professional dancers. The center offers Classical Ballet, the Vaganova Method, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Contemporary Dance, Endurance, Hip Hop, and Dance Gymnastics. Specific offerings include a Preschool Program, an Intensive Scholar Program, a two-year teacher-training program for certification, summer dance classes, private lessons, and a performance group. The school hosts annual events including a dance, art, and costume design contest, Crazy Leotard Week, and Bring a Parent to Class. Operating since 1956, the school has had former students perform in international ballet and dance companies and enter the teaching profession in Canada and the U.S. The facility is a vintage building with a main floor featuring natural sprung floors. High school students can earn community service hours by assisting with recitals, chaperoning, or working backstage. On-street parking is available for visitors.