1-Day Academy
- Wednesdays, 9:30 am–3:00 pm
- September – June (30 sessions)
- School principal permission required
VPS Academy
Immersive conservatory training for young artists.
VPS Academy offers full-day training in musical theatre, acting, voice, and dance for performers who are happiest on stage, a place where a love of the arts is nurtured, and every performer is seen and supported by industry professionals. Join us during the school week at our Mount Pleasant studios and theatre.
Program Details
Structured, focused, and rooted in a love of the arts, VPS Academy meets each performer where they are, building skills steadily all year within a supportive community.
- Musical theatre & performance development
- Acting & scene work
- Vocal technique & choir
- Dance — ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop
- Audition preparation & industry training
- Weekly private voice lesson & private piano lesson
Why VPS Academy
Conservatory training, for young artists.
VPS Academy is structured, focused, and built around a real love of the craft. Students follow a thoughtfully designed curriculum while meeting each performer where they are, so skills build steadily and confidently through the year alongside a supportive community.
- Taught by a dedicated faculty of professional instructors with industry experience
- Trained in our own purpose-built 5,200 sq ft theatre and studio space, designed for performers
- Entry by audition or recommendation
- A full September–June season, with a shared commitment from student and family
- Alumni who go on to professional productions, competitive teams, and advanced training
Academy Programs
The Academy runs September through June.
2-Day Academy
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am–3:00 pm
- Accelerated stream, by invitation only
- September – June
Monday Academic Add-On
- Mondays, 12:30–3:30 pm
- Supervised study, home-school compatible
- Integrates with VLN, SelfDesign, eBus
How to apply
The Academy requires permission from your school's principal, or enrollment in a home-school or distributed learning program (VLN, SelfDesign, eBus, or similar). It's a nine-month commitment. All accepted students and guardians sign a commitment letter before enrollment.
Fill out the audition form and we'll send you materials and a confirmed audition time. Your child should prepare:
- 30 seconds of a song, sung acappella, that suits their personality and voice
- 3 reasons why they would like to take part in the program
- A memorized short acting monologue (provided when audition time is confirmed)
Frequently Asked Questions for VPS Academy
Who is this program for?
The Academy is built for children who want to immerse themselves fully in the performing arts and dedicate themselves to more intensive, focused training.
It's a natural fit for young performers who are genuinely passionate about the performing arts and who thrive in an environment where they train with intention, grow with purpose, and pursue their craft in a committed, high-focus environment.
Because the Academy runs one full day per week, students require permission from their school principal to be excused for the day or are enrolled in homeschooling or distance learning programs (such as VLN, SelfDesign, or eBus).
What exactly is VPS Academy?
VPS Academy is a full-day conservatory-style performing arts program.
Unlike drop-in or after-school classes, the Academy runs during school hours from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm and covers musical theatre, acting, vocal technique, and dance (ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop) in a single immersive day.
It is arts conservatory training built into your child's school week.
How long is the program? What days and months does it run?
The Academy runs on Wednesdays for 1-Day students, or both Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 2-Day students, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
The season runs September through June, totaling 30 sessions across the school year.
The Monday Academic Add-On from 12:30 to 3:30 pm is available separately for families who want supervised study alongside the program.
What sets the Academy apart from other programs in Vancouver?
The training is conservatory-structured, intentional, sequenced, and designed to build on itself. Every student follows the same rigorous curriculum in sequence across 30 weeks of the year.
We have our own 5,200 sq. ft. studios and theatre, so training never moves to a rented hall or community centre.
Entry is by audition and both students and guardians sign a commitment letter, which keeps the cohort focused and high-level.
The scope of disciplines is also comprehensive for this age group: musical theatre, acting, voice, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and audition preparation, all in one program.
Can my child attend if they go to a public or private school?
Yes. Children from public and private schools are welcome. You will just need to obtain permission from your school principal before enrollment.
How do auditions work?
Fill out the audition form and we will confirm a time and send you preparation materials.
Your child should prepare 30 seconds of a song sung acappella, a memorized short monologue that we provide, and three reasons why they want to be part of the program.
All accepted students and guardians sign a commitment letter before enrollment.
Your child's arts journey starts here.
Fill out the audition form and we'll send you everything you need to prepare.