A professional yet family-oriented dance studio with knowledgeable, dedicated instructors, a beautiful facility, and high quality dance training located in the heart of downtown Courtenay, BC. is a full service dance studio located in the heart of downtown Courtenay. VIREO is known for our uniquely positive and nurturing environment, for our knowledgeable and invested instructors, and for the exce
llent quality dance training we provide. VIREO offers all styles of dance including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Progressing Ballet Technique, Musical Theatre, Acro, Tumbling, ISTD Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and more. We are proud to offer programs to dancers of all ages and abilities, from 3 years old to adult, as well as an award-winning competitive program for the dancer wishing to take their training to an elite level. Under the Artistic Direction of Haley Toal, VIREO is a unique studio well known for our dedication to creating a positive environment for each student. We believe that dance should be joyful and each dancer should be of the utmost importance regardless of how many classes you take. Each family and student is special to us, and our instructors work hard to get to know each student's needs to help them thrive and succeed. While always promoting responsibility, accountability, work ethic, and discipline, we believe in positive, nurturing instruction first. Because of this, we have seen tremendous growth in our students' technique, training, and performance quality in a short amount of time. But most importantly, we have watched young dancers develop the confidence to dance on stage, and gain the confidence and belief in themselves to express who they are through dance and in life. We have had the pleasure and honour of watching our students become exceptional people who practice kindness, humility, and accountability in the studio and out. You and/or your child will receive excellent training while you are here, but you will also gain unforgettable memories, a support network of instructors who are invested in you, and a dance family forever.
