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Explore NBS’ Olympic-calibre Professional Ballet-Academic Program

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

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Celebrating an immeasurable legacy and securing future dreams.

In June 2024, Canada's National Ballet School’s (NBS) Artistic Director and CEO, Mavis Staines, will retire after over 35 years of inspiring leadership.

Audition for NBS online or in-person

Are you ready to take the next step in your training journey and pursue your passion for ballet and dance? Auditions are now open for our Professional Ballet-Academic Program, taking place both in-person and online!

Make the Art of Ballet Part of Your Life

Personal attention, exceptional instruction, live piano accompaniment, and state-of-the-art facilities are all hallmarks of the NBS Adult Ballet Program. Our Winter term starts in January - register today!

 

DREAM BIG with NBS

This Giving Tuesday, we are reflecting on all that our community has helped us achieve and honouring the incredible leadership of Mavis Staines. Join us in this celebration by making a gift to DREAM BIG today.


 

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14 Nov

2023

Zoom Auditions

Audition for the Professional Ballet Program and take an exciting leap in your dance journey!

Toronto Auditions

13 Jan

2024

Toronto Auditions

The Professional Ballet-Academic Program offers full-time Olympic-calibre dance training, academic instruction and residence—all on the same campus located in Toronto. Auditions are an exciting opportunity to experience a class with NBS’ world-renowned teachers. Take the leap and register today for an audition!

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.

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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.

Shop now

Our Stories

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November 29, 2023

A Holiday Gift Guide from Canada’s National Ballet School

November 22, 2023

NBS Students share an invaluable exchange experience with dancers from Washington, D.C.

November 19, 2023

Visionary Joan Myers Brown visits NBS

June 16, 2023

Canada’s National Ballet School announces visionary leader Mavis Staines will retire as Artistic Director in June 2024

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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.

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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.

Learn More

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