Spring Showcase 2026
Wednesday May 20-Saturday 23, 2026. Tickets now available!
Presented on The Anna McCowan-Johnson Stage in the Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto
Since 1959, Spring Showcase has been a treasured tradition, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary talent of NBS’ Professional Ballet Program students. This annual celebration brings ballet’s rich legacy to life—blending classical masterpieces with bold contemporary works, all performed by the next generation of dance artists.
Schubert – by John Alleyne. First created for Ballet BC in 2000, the piece unfolds in soulful long extended choreographic sequences, driven by discordant harmonies and syncopation. The work is an act of play; an act of sorrow; an act of movement that is in reality how we are in the world.
Brahms Waltzes – by Peggy Baker. The deep and complex emotions of a young woman poised on the threshold of great change are captured in this 1992 work by one of the country’s most prominent female choreographic voices.
Tarantella – by George Balanchine. Choreographed in 1964, this brief but explosive pas de deux exemplifies the manner in which Balanchine expanded the traditional vocabulary of classical ballet. The quantity of steps, the speed and agility of movement required, provides a virtuosic showcase for our aspiring NBS dancers.
Werner Quintet – by Silas Farley featuring a newly commissioned score by Kyle Werner. In partnership with The Royal Conservatory of Music, this exciting new creation features dancers from NBS’ Professional Ballet Program and musicians from The Glenn Gould School and The Taylor Academy who will be perfroming Werner's score.
Spring Showcase 2026 Performance Schedule
Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 PM
Friday, May 22 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 26 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Tickets to Spring Showcase 2026 are now available! Save the date for this not-to-be-missed event and purchase your tickets below!
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Box Office Information:
Betty Oliphant Theatre
404 Jarvis Street, Toronto ON Canada M4Y 2G6
Box Office Hours: Monday & Thursday | 1pm–4pm
416.964.5148 | boxoffice@nbs-enb.ca