Open doors to a world of possibilities

Explore NBS’ Olympic-calibre Professional Ballet-Academic Program

Dance is for everyone!

Bring joy, creativity and wellbeing to your life through programs for all ages and abilities

Together
We Move

Join us in a historic moment of movement and change with this special edition t-shirt inspired by AI23 and designed in collaboration with Black-owned Canadian brand Révolutionnaire.

 

The “Together We Move” t-shirt symbolizes our shared commitment to making ballet more inclusive and reflective of the full diversity of our society. We believe that together, we can make a difference. By wearing this shirt, you join a community of leaders moving together towards systemic evolution in the dance world.

Together
We Move

Join us in a historic moment of movement and change with this special edition t-shirt inspired by AI23 and designed in collaboration with Black-owned Canadian brand Révolutionnaire.

 

The “Together We Move” t-shirt symbolizes our shared commitment to making ballet more inclusive and reflective of the full diversity of our society. We believe that together, we can make a difference. By wearing this shirt, you join a community of leaders moving together towards systemic evolution in the dance world.

Assemblée Internationale 2023

Established by NBS in 2009, Assemblée Internationale is an Olympic-calibre gathering of pre-professional dancers and artistic directors from training schools and organizations around the world.

Train for a career on the world stage

As the only school in North America to offer Olympic-calibre dance training, academic instruction and residential care all on one campus, our Professional Ballet-Academic Program, with an emphasis on student's physical and emotional well-being, is home to students in grades 6 to 12 from across Canada and around the world.

 

NBS Block Party 2023

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 11 AM - 5 PM | Free admission
An open house with a festival feel and family-friendly atmosphere, NBS' Block Party invites you to our award-winning campus for a full day of pop-up performances, workshops, refreshments, and activities for people of all ages.

Marley, Professional Ballet-Academic Program

What I really like about dancing is the feeling through my body, feeling the freedom, really moving to the music, and interpreting how I feel.

Gwen, Dancer Not Dementia project participant

I really love it. I can't say it any other way. When I'm dancing and doing things like that, I'm very happy.

The Fu Arnold Family, NBS dancers

Meet Sidney, Ruben, Jonah, Angela, and Yu Rong–a family spanning three generations, with dance and NBS at its heart. They dance in different ways, but together they are discovering how dance builds connection and appreciation for each other.

Rachael Karker, YDP Alumni and Olympian

I would definitely recommend dance. I think it’s such a fun sport to start out in and to continue in as well. Dance is so much fun, and you learn so many skills. I think it’s a great way to get exercising or to just try something new.

Juan Pablo, Adult Ballet Student

Since I was a kid, I always dreamt of being a dancer…I’ve been taking classes at Canada’s National Ballet School for almost two years now. I’m so glad I found the program and fulfilled the dream.

Ben, Professional Ballet-Academic Program graduate

Dance has taught me what it means to have a passion in life. With the help of my mother and my hometown ballet teacher, I made the decision to audition. Once I got to NBS, it really felt like home and I knew that this is where I needed to go to further my training.

About Us
We are NBS

At Canada's National Ballet School (NBS), programming excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. 

 

This is what drives our commitment to making dance a part of all Canadians’ lives—from the Olympic-calibre dancer training for a professional ballet career on the world stage to the young child or older adult who may be embracing the joy of dance for the first time.

About Us
We are NBS

At Canada's National Ballet School (NBS), programming excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. 

 

This is what drives our commitment to making dance a part of all Canadians’ lives—from the Olympic-calibre dancer training for a professional ballet career on the world stage to the young child or older adult who may be embracing the joy of dance for the first time.

Our Events

25 May

2023

Spring Showcase 2023

An Annual Performance Tradition: May 25-27, 2023

03 Jun

2023

NBS Block Party 2023

Toronto’s premier event celebrating community and the power of diverse dance forms to enrich our lives.

Our Stories

March 23, 2023

Spotlighting NBS Alumni Leadership

February 24, 2023

Remembering Peter Herrndorf

February 10, 2023

Examining anti-Black racism in ballet through AI23 Learning Sessions

February 01, 2023

Students make a statement with ArtWear 2022-2023

The
Shoe Room