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Our Programs

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
No Bun Ballet
6:15pm to 7:15pm
*Drop-in*
Sass Class
6:15pm to 7:15pm
*Drop-in*
Solo Development
6:15pm to 7:15pm
March 20 to May 8
Bootcamp D
6:15pm to 7:30pm
March 8 to May 10
Bootcamp A
7:30pm to 9:15pm
March 18 to May 13
Bootcamp B
7:30pm to 9pm
March 19 to May 16
Bootcamp C
7:30pm to 9pm
March 20 to May 8
Bootcamp B
7:30pm to 9pm
March 19 to May 16

Drop In Classes

Join us weekly or on a drop-in basis for our Drop-in Programs! Ranging in styles, we have a number of open-level programs where you can move your body in a fun and supportive environment without the pressure of remembering choreography. You can pay for one class at a time, or purchase a punch pass. Our drop-in programs are: No Bun Ballet, Gentle Movers, Intro to VA, DanceFit, Open Jazz, and Open Tap.

Bootcamps

Our Bootcamps are designed for you to learn progressively over a set number of classes, with the intention of performing in one of our student showcases. Building on our foundations and strengthening dance technique through patterns and combos, participants purchase the entire event series. A comfortable place for those with some experience, but an understanding of how you like to move YOUR body and a little bit of confidence can go a long way here. Commitment to the class schedule and choreography retention is required of Bootcamp participants, along with mandatory rehearsal and performance dates.

Workshops

A great way to try something new, or dance when you can. Workshops are generally one off speciality programs or a short series of classes with minimal commitment. Taught by our master educators or often with a guest artist or instructor, workshops are offered at a variety of levels.

Professional Performance Program

This is an audition-based training program for experienced dancers looking for more stage time. Participants will have unique performance opportunities throughout VA’s season, but does not mean you will automatically be cast in every show. 

Training will be twice per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30pm, for the entire 2025/2026 season. Class fees are approximately $160.00 per month, not including December. As part of this training, we would like to extend the option of exploring your own act. In addition to the twice per week program, all members are invited to join Act Development, for no additional cost. We cannot guarantee you will perform your act in a VA show, but the routine will be yours. 

Performance opportunities may include floor shows, a showgirl number in our Christmas Kickoff at YAC, numbers in Naughty Nutcracker, the Spring Showcase, and maybe more! For those curious about our February cabaret, or other paid gigs with VA, you must be registered and committed to this training program for consideration. There is no guarantee of paid performance. Please reach out with any questions

Act Development

Have some creative ideas brewing? We hold semi-private space for solo or small group (maximum 4 people) act development. Come with an idea for an act and we will work together to iron out details, work on prop use, musicality, costuming and choreography to put together a polished stage worthy act! Email us with your ideas for a spot in this limited enrollment program!

Production Development

A limited enrollment extra for dancers wanting to be more involved in our student showcases. Join production development if you are interested in learning additional opening and closing number choreography, kittening roles throughout, and production development insights. This program comes with a short but intense rehearsal process in the weeks leading up to production. All rehearsals are mandatory for this program.

Current Class Descriptions

No Bun Ballet

This is a space for you to reintroduce your bodies to your technique basics. An open level class for those who have been training with VA for a few seasons now or who have previous class experience. This is a low impact, medium/ high energy class designed to tighten your core and increase your strength – each week will build from the previous week’s exercises. Allyn has designed this class to safely teach adults of all abilities.

Contemporary Flow

Contemporary Flow is designed to feel good and make you work. Classes will begin as usual with some VA conditioning, then we will connect our breath to our bodies, move our spines and learn some fun choreo. This is a low impact, full energy class perfect for our babes who want to breathe deeply and dance.

Open Tap

Dust off your old shoes or try it out for the first time. Class will review basics and focus on Broadway tap essentials – buffaloes, paradiddles, and time steps to name a few! If you do not have a pair of tap shoes, we have a few pairs available to borrow, or firm soled sneakers/character shoes will do the trick.

Gentle Movers

Take some time to unwind with us. Part mat class, part No Bun Ballet, this class will take you through a flowing series of stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning, and barre work. We will strip it all down to the basics while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA dance classes. 

Open Jazz

This class is great for anyone looking for a deeper dive into jazz technique. Expect a solid dance warm up, across the floor exercises, and a combo to tie it all together. Class will be led in a variety of jazz styles from Broadway to lyrical, commercial and contemporary. 

Intro to VA

This is a VA classic, the perfect place to start for beginners and anyone looking for an all around great dance class. We’ve included all the foundations of VA’s technique and style into this one! Some super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. This high energy class can be done in heels or without if dance is new to you, and will 100% boost your confidence

Dance Fit

This is a VA classic, the perfect place to start for beginners and anyone looking for an all around great dance class. We’ve included all the foundations of VA’s technique and style into this one! Some super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. This high energy class can be done in heels or without if dance is new to you, and will 100% boost your confidence

Ghouls and Glitter Halloween Act Development

This is a VA classic, the perfect place to start for beginners and anyone looking for an all around great dance class. We’ve included all the foundations of VA’s technique and style into this one! Some super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. This high energy class can be done in heels or without if dance is new to you, and will 100% boost your confidence

Cabaret Choir

We’ve heard you all signing along at our shows! From show tunes to our sexy covers, it’s time to get together and sing. Calvin will be leading our new choir program. Come as you are on Tuesdays, pick up the sheet music on your way in and Calvin will guide you through the arrangements. By the end of the night you will be singing along in harmony with a group of rad humans. This year our choir will learn fun holiday songs and are invited to join Velvet Antler Productions on stage for our Christmas Kick Off show at the Yukon Arts Centre November 28th and 29th. (need full rehearsal expectations)

Performance Tap

A class for tappers with more experience who are interested in performing with us. Come learn some fun holiday choreography and join Velvet Antler Productions on stage for our Christmas Kick Off show at the Yukon Arts Centre November 28th and 29th, and maybe even our Naughty Nutcracker student showcase at the Guild Hall December 18, 19, 20. (need full rehearsal expectations)

Naughty Nutcracker Bootcamps

Ready to get on stage?! Join us for a 6 week session and learn some fun choreo to our iconic soundtrack reimagined by Local Boy. Each class will learn their own routine and also participate in our opening scene and final bows. Registration for a Naughty Nutcracker Bootcamp includes costuming and performance fees.(need schedule and full rehearsal expectations)

Naughty Nutcracker Production Development

Want more stage time?! Sign up for production development for an intensive learning experience. Recommended for our intermediate to advanced dancers, participants will learn additional choreography for both our opening Party scene and Finale number, as well as support with stage kitten roles, scene continuity, and general production needs.(need schedule and full rehearsal expectations)

Naughty Nutcracker Act Development

Bring us your holiday (or not) idea and we will work together to iron out details, work on prop use, musicality, costuming and choreography to put together a polished stage worthy act! Perform with us at the Guild Hall December 18, 19, and 20th. Email us with your ideas to enroll in this program!

Level Descriptions

Introductory

These classes are generally for brand new movers and folks looking to explore a gentler approach to dance. In some cases, introductory classes are about exploring a new style, but are taught more at the open level. Individual class descriptions will clarify this distinction

Open

Unless specified, our drop in classes are taught at the open level. What does that mean?! All levels are welcome! Expect folks with a range of experience levels in these classes. Always beginner friendly, instructors provide modifications and/or additions to suit participant needs.

Intermediate-Advanced

At VA our inter/adv programs are intended for experienced adult dancers. Whether you danced as a kid or picked it up in recent years, these classes come with the expectation that participants understand dance language and are confident movers. Most of our Bootcamp programs are taught at this level.

Professional

While the industry is small in Whitehorse, we are working on it! Our professional training programs are for dancers with many years of experience. You may have been in a competitive program as a kid, done some post secondary training, or had a go at a professional career. These programs are available by audition only.

Student Showcase Performances

Each season we have two opportunities for our students to perform. In December we have our Naughty Nutcracker Cabaret and then typically in May we have our Spring Student Showcase. Students must be registered in one of the following programs to participate; Bootcamps, Act Development, or Production Development.

Naughty Nutcracker

Imagined for the first time in 2019, this VA holiday spectacular has become an annual tradition our community can’t get enough of. Sold out every year, this one is HOT. The Naughty Nutcracker is inspired by the original music and story of the classical ballet, but far from traditional, dancers learn choreography to exclusive tracks created for VA by Local Boy. This show is extra sexy, with confident performers showing a lot of skin

Spring Student Showcase

More of a variety show, each spring we have a new theme to bring to the stage. Expect a wider range of styles and class levels, this show might feel more accessible to brand new performers. Bootcamp choices are decided by instructor inspiration and student feedback, with choreography set to more popular music

Class Pricing and Purchase Options

Spring Student Showcase

$22 (plus GST)

Punch Passes

$110 for a 5 class pass

$205 for a 10 class pass

Class passes can be used for drop in programs only. 

Workshops

Price based on guest instructor rate and length of program

Typically $30-$50 and not included with the punch passes.

Bootcamps / Intensives

Price based on length of class, overall length program, content being taught, and instructor 

Price also includes any costuming and performance accessories

Bootcamps are not included with the punch pass

How to enroll

To enroll in any VA dance program you’ll need to set up an account with our WellnessLiving registration platform. You must have a credit card saved on file to register yourself for programs. If this is a barrier for you, for any reason, please reach out and we can make alternative arrangements. 

Drop In Programs

You’ll find our drop in class schedule under Book Now – Classes, on both the webpage and the Achieve app. Select the class you would like to book and you are automatically charged the drop in fee.

To purchase a class pass, select Store in the menu bar. Once you’ve purchased your pass, you can go to Book Now, select the week you’d like to attend, and sign up for the particular class you are looking for. Select the Book Now as Paid option, and classes are subtracted from your pass as you attend.

Workshops

Workshops are a direct purchase through the Store tab. You will be charged the one time class fee and automatically enrolled.

Bootcamps/Intensives

On the WellnessLiving platform our bootcamps are referred to as Events or Enrollments. You can find our bootcamp offerings under the Book Now tab, then select Enrollments from the top left menu. Even easier, you can register directly through the Store tab. Pay the full fee and automatically enrolled in all classes scheduled for the bootcamp you choose.

Private lessons and groups bookings - contact us to book

1:1 Mentorship

$90.00 plus GST for 45mins

Want to accelerate your learning, strengthen your technique, learn choreography, or polish an already existing dance? Request a private mentorship session with one of our professional instructors. We will build a lesson plan to cater to your needs

Group Workshop Package

Private workshops are great for corporate retreats, team building, celebrating a special someone or special event, or simply a fun night with friends! Please contact us directly to book a group workshop package. 

Up to 10 participants

$350.00 plus GST for 2 hour workshop

($30.00 for each additional participant, up to a max of 16 people)

Production and Performance Information

Our Show Season!

Best Of

August 14-16 at Roundback.

Join us in celebrating over a decade of VA! We will be bringing back some of our favourite numbers with all of our favourite performers. This celebration also seems like a great opportunity to retire a number or two.

Ghouls and Glitter

October 31 at Woodcutter’s Blanket.

A Halloween floor show at Woodcutter’s Blanket?! This will be an Act Development performance not to be missed!

Christmas Kickoff

November 29-30 at Yukon Arts Centre.

We know Yukoners love a family friendly Christmas event. This year we are excited to bring back a new family tradition. Our professional company dancers, training program performers and any other community group that would like to join us on stage for an incredible celebration of the festive season. There may even be a visit from Santa Claus! This show has become a Holiday staple for Yukon families.

Naughty Nutcracker

December 18-20 at Guild Hall

Our Naughty Nutcracker production always sells out! A local favourite, we are so excited to showcase over 40 of our stunning students on the Guild stage. This production also includes locally produced music reimagined from the original Tchaikovsky composition

Cabin Fever Burlesque Festival

February long weekend 2026 – Multiple venues

Learning from last year’s international festival, February 2026 we will be offering a focus on our amazing local performers and professional development opportunities. We will bring back the very popular floor show, two nights of VA’s Cabin Fever Cabaret and the Burlesque Brunch. Along with the performances we will be bringing amazing workshops and coaching to town!

Spring Showcase

May 7-9, 2026 at Guild Hall

A spring themed production showcasing our amazing students! Last year was a wild success – we had over 40 dancers performing! This is always an amazing celebration of our community and another guaranteed sell out show!

Sponsorship

Interested in supporting Yukon’s only female owned and operated performance company!?

Velvet Antler Productions has an exciting season ahead! With 5 main stage productions and a commitment to industry standard pay rates for our artists and elevated experiences for our audiences, we are reaching out to community supporters and leaders for some help to make these shows happen! We are always happy to tailor any sponsorship benefits to better reflect the values of your company, just let us know what we can do for you! 

With a full season sponsorship of $5000, you’ll recieve:

  • A VIP table for any VA production shows at the Guild and Roundback 
  • 4 Tickets for all other VA events
  • All of the love (and we mean that!) and season sponsor recognition on VA social media platforms and our website (VA has over 1,600 followers, our posts have an average of 150 likes and videos have over 2000 views)
  • Showgirl ad at all VA shows featuring a VA performer and your logo. This season offers the potential of 2,130 tickets sold to attentive community members.

Along with season sponsorship we are always looking for show sponsors. You can sponsor any of our shows for $1,500 with similar benefits to the season sponsor,  limited to the chosen sponsored performance. 

Please contact us to support our ever expanding cast and community collaborations.

Our promise

Whether you are new to dance or a professional performer, there will always be space with VA for you. We provide dance training and performances in a safe, supportive and empowering environment for our dancers to explore and celebrate their own selves. We are an inclusive company for people of all gender expressions and identities that want to practice:

  • confidence;
  • self-love;
  • self-expression; and
  • owning your sexuality.
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