Explore our Holiday Gift Guide for lovers of dance!

The holiday season is almost upon us and we have you covered with our unique Holiday Gift Guide for dance lovers!

Give an unforgettable experience

Give the unforgettable experience of dance by purchasing a gift card for our Young Dancers Program (YDP) or our Adult Ballet Program!

In the YDP, Open Dance stream, children and youth can spark a lifelong love for dance with classes in ballet, hip hop, contemporary and jazz. Register for the winter intake is now open and the program dates are January 5-June 5, 2026. 

Our Adult Ballet Program offers seven progressive levels, starting with an Intro class for those trying ballet for the first time, as well as Zoom classes that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Our upcoming winter term dates are January 5-April 2, 2026.

Click here to purchase a gift card in any denomination for our Adult Ballet Program or Young Dancers Program. Gift cards never expire, so your gift recipient can join a class that best suits their schedule.  
 

  

Find Dance Must-Haves, Stocking Stuffers and Gifts for Dance Teachers at The Shoe Room

If you're looking for fun stocking stuffers, beautiful dancewear and accessories, The Shoe Room has an incredible selection of products for the dancer or the dance enthusiast in your life.

All earnings from The Shoe Room are re-invested into growing NBS’ mission to inspire a love of creative movement among children, support wellness and social connection for older adults, and ensure that talented youth can realize their full potential regardless of financial barriers.

Dance Must-Haves

Dancers can look their very best in beautiful sheer boleros and skirts from Jules Dancewear, choose colourful pieces from Bullet Pointe, like their fun reversible pants, or get comfy in hoodies and leg warmers from Barre Trash. Useful tools from Gaynor Minden, like flexibility bands, ballet weights and rollers, can be helpful training aids and also make a thoughtful gift.



Stocking Stuffers that Stand Out

Bring the art of ballet home in a quick bite-sized format with #30SecondBallets: Act Two which features brief story line descriptions of 10 of the most popular ballets in the world. You can expect fun facts and embedded videos to complete the experience. For an extra festive touch, the Danse de Paris Nutcracker Collection will be sure to put a smile on a dancers face with beautifully patterned dancewear and accessories. If you're looking for something for the whole family, wallets, key rings and bags from Thread can keep everyone looking stylish and organized. And last, but not least, a gift card to The Shoe Room is always well received!



Gifts for the dance teacher in your life

Dance teachers are often on the go and Vuori's soft joggers and All Round Tote are great essentials for commutes and travel. If your dance teacher is a graduate of NBS or just someone looking to show their NBS pride, we also have an exclusive collection designed in house with items like our chic embroidered cap with a subtle NBS logo and our cozy unisex alumni sweaters.

To help maintain healthy feet, the So Danca Flex Kit comes with all the tools needed to strengthen and stretch a dancers' foot with ease. With an adjustable waistband and adjustable leg straps, dancers can experiment with a variety of exercises to suit their needs.  

Many teachers have a lifelong love for learning and our self-published book THE DANCER’S SOLE: An Educator’s Guide to Pointe Shoe Fitting is a valuable resource that brings together a collective 24 years of pointe shoe fitting experience in a practical, user-friendly style that builds dance educators' capacity and confidence to guide their dancers with health and wellbeing in mind.

 

Click here for a complete list of curated gifts from The Shoe Room! The Shoe Room ships around the world and boutique can be found at 406 Jarvis Street, Toronto, M4Y 2G6.

Give the Gift that Gives Again

For a thoughtful gift that keeps on giving, give the gift of joy and movement by making a donation to NBS in honour of a loved one or as a way to show your appreciation for an NBS dance teacher. As a registered charity, Canada's National Ballet School relies on the generosity of our community to share the power of dance with people of all ages and abilities. Your support helps us:

• Remove barriers for talented young dancers to pursue their passion through financial assistance

• Bring dance into classrooms across Canada through NBS’ in-school programming for children and youth, inspiring creativity and confidence in children from coast to coast

• Empower older adults through Sharing Dance Older Adults programs, nurturing physical health, self-expression, and social connection through movement

Make a gift today! Donate online and change someone’s life through dance!