Young girl in ballet costume dancing on stage with purple lighting.
A ballet dancer performing a graceful arabesque on stage in a white costume with intricate gold detailing, against a dark blue background.
Eight young girls dressed in ballet costumes standing in a line on a stage with a purple background.
A young girl in a red and black dress performing a ballet move on stage, with one leg extended behind her and arms outstretched.
Two ballet dancers performing on stage with a dark blue background, one dancer dipped and held by the other, both dressed in pink ballet costumes.
Five young girls in ballet costumes performing on stage with a purple backdrop. They are dressed in matching pink and purple tutus with leotards and white tights, posed as part of a ballet dance.
Ballet dancer in a tutu performing a dance move on stage with a blue backdrop.
Group of young ballet dancers in black and red tutus performing on stage with purple background.
Two ballet dancers in black lace tops and purple skirts performing a dance on stage, both standing en pointe against a plain blue background.
Four young ballet dancers, three girls in blue tutus and a boy in a white shirt with blue and white striped tights, performing on stage with a plain blue background.
People on stage in ballet costumes, with a man holding a bouquet of flowers and a microphone, smiling and clapping.

Pro Dance offers classical ballet education in West Vancouver, grounded in the Vaganova method and guided by professional experience. We value clear instruction, musicality and individual progress, helping students develop their technique and enjoy the art of dance.

“Dancing is my gift and my life… God gave me this gift to bring delight to others. I am haunted by the need to dance. It is the purest expression of every emotion, earthly and spiritual. It is happiness.”

Anna Pavlova (Russian Ballet Dancer – 1881-1931)

Our Story

Founded by Ciprian Stanulescu on 1 January 2016, Pro Dance was created to offer thoughtful ballet education and help dancers grow in technique, artistry and confidence. Our teaching brings professional experience together with an appreciation for each student’s progress. Our teaching is grounded in the Russian Vaganova method of classical ballet, with an emphasis on coordinated movement, musicality and artistic expression. We explain technique clearly and guide students through progressive learning appropriate to their level.

“If you don’t feel challenged, it’s because you’re not doing enough. Ballet should never feel comfortable. Comfortable is lazy! If you’re comfortable when you dance, you’re not pushing yourself hard enough. 100 % is not enough. You have to give 200%. One tendu takes years of hard work and will never be perfect. Everything in ballet is a challenge.”

George Balanchine (Russian Ballet Master and Choreographer – 1904-1983)

Two young girls dressed in black leotards and pink ballet shoes sitting on the floor with legs crossed, holding hands, and smiling at the camera against a plain white background.