NBS’ part-time Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD) offers dance teachers the opportunity to further invest in their practice, embrace the opportunity for lifelong learning and add to their teaching qualifications.
Learn more about the classes offered in our CPD program below. If you are interested in joining a class, please email the Teacher Training Program Artistic Administrator.
An in-depth study of functional human anatomy as it applies to the needs of the dancer and the dance teacher, providing a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body.
September - June
$1,500
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Weekday |
Time |
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Wednesday |
4:45 - 6:15 PM |
An introductory class designed to familiarize all incoming students with the NBS style and approach to ballet training. Focus is on increasing strength and technical proficiency.
September - June
$1,500
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Weekday |
Time |
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Tuesday |
1:15-2:45 PM |
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Wednesday |
1:15-2:45 PM |
Introduces Benesh Dance Notation, emphasizing the abilities to read, write and interpret notated dance.
January - June
Fees TBD
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Weekday |
Time |
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Friday |
9:15 - 10:45 AM |
Emphasis is placed on artistry, style and technique; this course can be used as preparation for an externally assessed exam with Cecchetti Canada.
September - June
Fees TBD
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Weekday |
Time |
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Monday |
11:00 AM -12:30 PM |
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Friday |
11:00 AM -12:30 PM |
Explores the development of dance from its origins as a form of communication, community celebration and storytelling through its development as the theatrical art form up to the end of the Romantic Period.
September - June
$750
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Weekday |
Time |
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Wednesday |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Studies the syllabus of the Cecchetti Society. Focuses on developing a technical and stylistic understanding of the material covered in Grades 1-6.
September - June
$1,500
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Weekday |
Time |
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Tuesday |
9:15-10:45 AM |
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Thursday |
11:00 - 12:30 PM |
An introduction to music theory for dance teachers. Emphasizes the skills required to work effectively with a ballet accompanist and to integrate musical forms into practical dance class situations.
September - June
$750
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Weekday |
Time |
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Wednesday |
3:00 - 4:30 PM |
Studies the syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance Pre Primary-Grade 5 and Intermediate Foundation. Emphasizes the systemic and logical progression of dance movements in the RAD syllabus.
September - June
$1,500
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Weekday |
Time |
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Tuesday |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Thursday |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
This course is based on the syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing National Branch. In addition to an in depth study of the Intermediate level, participants will also be introduced to a study of the first 2 levels of the Graded syllabus.
September - June
$750
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Weekday |
Time |
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Wednesday |
9:15 - 10:45 AM |
This course is a pedagogy class that explores the curriculum of Canada’s National Ballet School’s Young Dancers Program (YDP) with a focus on the Open Dance stream. T The course involves practicum elements, with participants designing, delivering and providing feedback on exercises and enchainement based on their learning.
September - June
$1,500
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Weekday |
Time |
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Tuesday |
3:00 - 4:30 PM |
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Thursday |
3:15 - 4:45 PM |
Focuses on artistry and technical application of the RAD syllabus material both from a dancer and teacher perspective. Provides preparation for an externally assessed exam with the RAD.
September - June
Fees TBD
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Weekday |
Time |
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Monday |
3:00 - 4:00 PM |
Focuses on artistry and technical application of the RAD syllabus material both from a dancer and teacher perspective. Provides preparation for an externally assessed exam with the RAD. Prerequisite: RAD Advanced I
September - June
Fees TBD
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Weekday |
Time |
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Tuesday |
9:15 - 10:45 AM |
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Thursday |
9:15 - 10:45 AM |
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Regional and national leadership workshops empowering young women ages 16-25 to make a difference through dance!
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Start the next chapter in your dance educator journey in Canada's National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program—a world-renowned program that prepares teachers to inspire dancers of all ages, abilities and aspirations.
Bring the joy of dance to your classroom! Our ongoing courses and resources for educators will support you in preparing to engage your students through dance.
Have questions for us about continuing professional development for dance teachers? We would love to hear from you. Complete the email form and our Teacher Training Program Artistic Administrator will get back to you with more information.
