Designed for children and teens ages 3 -17yrs, the National Ballet School Young Dancers Program combines exceptional instruction, artistic development, and a supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.

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Programs Overview
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- Open Dance (Ages 3 -17yrs)

- No audition required
- Flexible after-school and weekend classes
- Ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and more
- Designed for recreational dancers and those exploring dance for the first time
Encourages creativity, musicality, and self-expression

- Intensive Ballet (Ages 8–17)

Admission by audition or invitation
Structured ballet training program
Additional training hours and performance opportunities
Ideal for dancers pursuing advanced ballet development
Supports pathways to professional dance training and performance opportunities

- Young Movers (Ages 3–4)

Introduction to dance through storytelling, music, and creative movement
Play-based learning environment
Focus on imagination, coordination, and confidence

- Foundation Program (Ages 5–8)

Builds early dance skills and musicality
Introduces fundamental ballet and dance techniques
Encourages joy of movement and creativity

- Junior Program (Ages 9–13)

Develops technical dance skills
Encourages artistic growth and individual expression
Opportunities to explore multiple dance styles

- Senior Program (Ages 14–17)

Advanced choreography and movement exploration
Builds technique, artistry, and performance skills
Supportive environment for dedicated young dancers

- Summer Programs

- Young Dancers Program Summer Immersion

Dates: August 4–14
Daily dance training and artistic development
Two program streams available

- Summer Immersion: Open Dance

Daily ballet classes
Contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and other dance styles
Suitable for a wide range of experience levels

- Summer Immersion: Intensive Ballet

Designed for experienced dancers
Daily ballet, repertoire, and choreography classes
Specialized workshops
End-of-session presentation
Recommended for dancers with 3–4 years of prior training

- Additional Summer Options

Before and after care available
Swim lessons in the on-site pool available for an additional fee

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Highlights
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- After-school and weekend classes from September through June
- Summer dance intensives
- Ballet classes accompanied by live musicians
- Exceptional facilities at Canada's National Ballet School campus
- Expert dance educators
- Supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Opportunities to explore multiple dance styles
- Curriculum inspired by the National Ballet School's internationally recognized training approach


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Know Before You Go
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- Open Dance classes do not require an audition
- Intensive Ballet admission requires an audition or invitation
- Classes run from mid-September through early June
- Summer programming available annually
- Multi-class discounts available when registering for ballet plus additional dance styles
- Programs are designed to support physical, artistic, social, and emotional development


Register today and help your child build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of dance.