Dancers participate in an Adult Ballet class.

Adult Ballet

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.

 

Established in 1996, this program is one of the most popular recreational ballet programs in the Greater Toronto Area, offering a range of classes for dancers of all ages and all levels of dance experience.

 

"There is an air of camaraderie, with a dash of humour and playful curiosity around the set class material. There is equally a mesmerizing sense of focus, determination and clarity of movement. It's evident there is more to the class than vocabulary-based achievements."

- Sarah Lochhead, The Dance Current

 

Adult Ballet at NBS draws on the same teaching theories and evolving practices that are applied in our well-established full-time and part-time training programs. With seven progressive levels of instruction, this program allows dancers to advance at their own pace through a carefully constructed program of increasingly complex exercises, allowing ample time for comprehensive and meaningful learning.

Be part of our adult ballet community!

Experience exceptional dance education in a warm and supportive environment.


Whether you’re embracing dance for the first time or developing and refining your dance skills, our Adult Ballet Program will inspire you to make the art of ballet part of your life!

 

Keep reading to learn more about our in-person, Zoom, and 55+ classes, see our term schedules and more.

Find Your Class and Register


We want you to progress through your dance journey with joy and confidence by finding a class that best fits with your schedule.


Offering seven progressive levels of instruction, our program allows dancers to advance at their own pace through a carefully constructed program of increasingly complex exercises, allowing ample time for learning that is both comprehensive and meaningful.

 

Not sure which level is your best fit? View brief level descriptions and the class schedule below. All class times are EST, with both in-person and Zoom classes offered.

 

** Please note that our Foundation Level classes (Beginner to Intermediate II) are progressive, and though students can begin during any term, they have been designed to advance students through an entire year of study. If you have any questions, please email adultballet@nbs-enb.ca.

 

Click here to view the Winter Term schedule.

 

General registration for the Winter term is now open. 


Important note for registration: As Adult Ballet Program classes are available to students ages 18 and over, a date of birth must be added to a student’s account prior to registering for a class. In order to ensure a seamless registration experience, when you create your Amilia SmartRec account, please ensure you add your date of birth in the “Personal Information” section of your account page (accessible by clicking “Members” from the left-hand navigation menu when logged in to your account).

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Adult ballet student smiling in class

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.

Older adults enjoying creative movement.

Adult Ballet Student

I only started learning ballet as an adult, and I found the class very useful for me in so many ways! The instruction is clear, accompanied by such gorgeous live music. I look forward to the class every 7:15 AM (Malaysia time)!! The discovery of this class during COVID is like finding a gem.

Members of the community at NBS block party.

Adult Ballet Student

The class I have is fantastic and they’re so supportive. Anytime I talk about my class, I truly smile. I’m always encouraging anyone to just come out and try it. It was truly about doing something for myself. It gave me a lot more confidence.

Adult ballet participants in a ballet class

Give the Gift of Dance

Share the joy of dance with a friend or loved one. Adult Ballet gift cards make the perfect gift for birthdays, special occasions, and holidays. Please email registrar@nbs-enb.ca to coordinate purchasing a gift card.

Adult ballet participants standing in first position at the barre in front of the window

Explore NBS’ Facilities

Take a virtual tour of our Toronto campus! Explore our studio spaces and learn more about what life is like at NBS. Click to take a video tour with students from NBS’ Professional Ballet-Academic Program.

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