FREE Cantonese Opera Performance Technique Training Classes!

Vancouver Cantonese Opera (VCO) is looking for passionate individuals to join our classes.


What You'll Learn:

  • Foundations of traditional stage performance techniques
  • On-stage combat skills using traditional stage weapons like the double-headed spear and sabre

Schedule:

Once-a-week sessions — designed for consistent, focused learning

Your Commitment:

We're seeking dedicated individuals who are ready to:

  • Commit time and effort to practicing and developing their skills
  • Perform at workshops and community festivals as part of VCO's outreach programs after training

Language & Accessibility:

  • Instruction in both Cantonese and English
  • No prior experience or language skills required — all backgrounds welcome!

Classes are dynamic and hands-on, perfect for anyone who learns by doing.

Whether you're an admirer of traditional arts or eager to try something new, come be part of a vibrant community and help bring the beauty of Cantonese opera to the world!

Interested?

Send us a message to sign up or learn more!
Email: [email protected]

VCO FREE Cantonese Opera Performance Technique Training Classes!

Cantonese opera (粵劇) is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China’s Guangdong Province. It is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. The Vancouver Cantonese Opera is a non-profit society incorporated on June 30th, 2000. Our mission is to preserve and promote Cantonese opera in Canada. We endeavor to present the unique traditional art form of Cantonese opera at the highest level to both Chinese and non-Chinese audiences. We also strive to collaborate with our stakeholders to meet the fundamental need for spiritual and aesthetic satisfaction and richness in our lives.

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2024 Sponsors

Vancouver Cantonese Opera is grateful for the generous support from the our sponsors:

Funded by the Government of Canada Community Services Recovery Fund
Supported by the Province of British Columbia
British Columbia Arts Council
Metro Vancouver
City of Vancouver
City of Vancouver - Arts, Culture & Tourism
Vancouver Civic Theatre
City of Surrey
City of Richmond
The Hamber Foundation
United Way British Columbia
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)
SFU David Lam Centre
the Cantonese project
Vancouver Moving Theatre
Eddie Chan
Paul Shih
Vincent Lee
Ken Lam
Isle of Mann
Ginseng Spirit Trading Co. Ltd
Tung Cheng Yuen Buddhist Association
Dejiachui Zi Ping Ge Moral Society
Cindy Heaven
Stirling Business Law
Other patrons

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The Vancouver Cantonese Opera is a non-profit society incorporated on June 30th, 2000. Our mission is to preserve and promote Cantonese opera in Canada. We endeavor to present the unique traditional art form of Cantonese opera at the highest level to both Chinese and non-Chinese audiences.

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is a non-profit and charitable society with a mission to preserve and promote Cantonese opera in Canada.

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