Canada's National Ballet School
At Canada's National Ballet School, programming excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance.
Important information
The NBS Young Dancers Program is a part-time ballet and dance program designed specifically for children and youth ages 5-17 who live in the greater Toronto area. This program offers two streams of programming – Intensive Ballet and Open Dance – which allows each student to choose the pathway that suits them best!
Our Intensive Ballet stream is well-suited for young dancers ages 9-17 interested in structured ballet training, more training hours to develop their artistry and technique, as well as performance opportunities to showcase their achievements. Entrance to the Intensive Ballet stream is by audition or invitation.
Our Open Dance stream offers a diversity of classes for young dancers ages 5-17. Participation does not require an audition, and with a primary emphasis on nurturing a love for dance, students have the flexibility to customize their classes to suit their schedules, as well as the option to select from their choice of dance genres.