Canada's National Ballet School

Canada's National Ballet School Excellence, access and inclusion are at the heart of NBS’ love of sharing dance.
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At Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformational power of dance to change lives for the better. NBS is sharing dance through the Olympic-calibre training and holistic preparation of young dancers for careers on the world stage, and by successfully training teachers, ballet masters and artistic directors who hold posts in schools and companies across Canada and around the globe. Within communities across Canada, NBS is sharing dance by empowering school teachers and community programmers in using dance to enhance kids’ fundamental movement skills, inspire creativity, and improve mental and emotional well-being. With in-person and video-streaming delivery models, NBS engages seniors to be more active, socially connected and confident through the artistic expression of dance. Whether you want to own the spotlight, or dance for the joy of it, you belong at NBS.

Auditions for our world-renowned Professional Ballet Program are open for registration!You can submit an audition from a...
09/29/2026

Auditions for our world-renowned Professional Ballet Program are open for registration!

You can submit an audition from anywhere in the world via video or join us at one of our North American tour stops throughout the fall and winter.

Find us in the following cities and register to audition below!

Yellowknife – Sunday, Oct 11
Calgary – Saturday, Nov 14
Vancouver – Sunday, Nov 15
Winnipeg – Monday, Nov 16
St. John’s – Saturday, Nov 21
Halifax – Sunday, Nov 22
NYC – Saturday, Jan 9
LA – Sunday, Jan 10
Toronto – Sunday, Jan 17 & Sunday, Feb 7
Sudbury – Sunday, Jan 24
London – Sunday, Jan 24
Montreal – Saturday, Jan 30
Ottawa – Sunday, Jan 31
Chicago – Sunday, Feb 14
Barrie – Sunday, Feb 21

Experience the next level of ballet training and audition at https://brnw.ch/21x63dH

09/28/2026

Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is a place like no other.
Every day at NBS, dreams take flight.

Since our doors first opened on September 28, 1959, generations of young dancers and aspiring teachers have turned their hard work, talent and passion into success in the studio, on the world stage, and in all areas of life. People in communities across the country have experienced the life-changing impact of dance, and have inspired others to discover their inner dancer.

When we dance, we express. We feel. We share. We tell stories. We are all dancers, connected by the universal language of movement.

Canada’s National Ballet School is our home.

With fall officially arriving at our Downtown Toronto campus, we are in the mood to celebrate with this beautiful moment...
09/25/2026

With fall officially arriving at our Downtown Toronto campus, we are in the mood to celebrate with this beautiful moment from James Kudelka's The Four Seasons.

Between Vivaldi's vibrant autumn score and Kudelka's choreography, this movement of the ballet perfectly encapsulates this time of year!

📸 Spring Showcase 2022, by Bruce Zinger

This year, our national program LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Action, Dance) celebrated a decade of youth leadership de...
09/23/2026

This year, our national program LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Action, Dance) celebrated a decade of youth leadership development and social impact through dance. Starting as a community co-design project with six youth from the North Preston community in Nova Scotia, LEAD has evolved into a nationally recognized program that reflects NBS’ ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, social justice, and diverse representation in dance and leadership.

LEAD creates opportunities for participants 16-25 who have been traditionally excluded from leadership spaces to build leadership skills, expand their networks, and engage with artists whose practices reflect the rich cultural diversity of Canada.

To celebrate LEAD's incredible 10-year milestone, we are taking a look back at the past decade of community-building and mentorship through workshops, discussions, and dance.

Special thanks to our many program partners and supporters throughout the years including

Lozinski Centre for Community Dance at NBS
Scotiabank
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
City of Toronto
Arts Umbrella Dance
Bella Dance Academy
Dance Saskatchewan
Halifax Dance
LaMeia Reddick
Royal Winnipeg Ballet School
Studio 26 Dance Company

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Cette année, notre programme national LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Action, Dance) a fêté ses dix ans d’existence, marqués par le développement du leadership chez les jeunes et un impact social à travers la danse. Né d’un projet communautaire conçu en collaboration avec six jeunes de la communauté de North Preston, en Nouvelle-Écosse, LEAD est devenu un programme reconnu à l’échelle nationale qui reflète l’engagement continu de NBS en faveur de l’autonomisation des jeunes, de la justice sociale et de la diversité dans la danse et le leadership.

LEAD offre aux participants âgés de 16 à 25 ans, traditionnellement exclus des espaces de leadership, la possibilité de développer leurs compétences en leadership, d’élargir leurs réseaux et d’échanger avec des artistes dont les pratiques reflètent la riche diversité culturelle du Canada.

Pour célébrer cette incroyable décennie du programme LEAD, nous revenons sur ces dix années consacrées au renforcement des communautés et au mentorat à travers des ateliers, des discussions et de la danse.

Merci à nos partenaires et à tous ceux qui nous ont soutenus au fil des ans:

Centre Lozinski pour la danse communautaireBanque Scotia
Patrimoine canadien
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario City of Toronto
Arts Umbrella Dance
Bella Dance Academy
Dance Saskatchewan
Halifax Dance
LaMeia Reddick
Royal Winnipeg Ballet School
Studio 26 Dance Company

Nothing compares to sharing the stage with your friends! Enjoy this   moment from a performance of Paquita.📸 Spring Show...
09/22/2026

Nothing compares to sharing the stage with your friends!

Enjoy this moment from a performance of Paquita.

📸 Spring Showcase 2022, by Bruce Zinger

Join NBS' Adaptive Dance Program (ADP)! ADP offers joyful, sensory-friendly, and fully inclusive dance experiences for d...
09/21/2026

Join NBS' Adaptive Dance Program (ADP)!

ADP offers joyful, sensory-friendly, and fully inclusive dance experiences for dancers ages 3+ with diverse developmental, sensory, and physical needs.

Did you know we have classes specifically for teens? On Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons we offer a variety of classes for teens to explore their creativity and build their physical and emotional confidence.

Fill out an intake form at https://brnw.ch/21x5RgV

Calling all classroom teachers! NBS is here to support you in sharing the joy of dance with your students.Our FREE Educa...
09/18/2026

Calling all classroom teachers! NBS is here to support you in sharing the joy of dance with your students.

Our FREE Educator Resources help you meet curriculum requirements and incorporate dance into your classroom. There is no previous dance experience required to facilitate or participate!

Explore our Educator Resources at https://brnw.ch/21x5NCJ

More classes have been added to our Adult Ballet Fall Term!Due to popular demand, we have added the following classes: •...
09/17/2026

More classes have been added to our Adult Ballet Fall Term!

Due to popular demand, we have added the following classes:

• Beginner I (Tuesdays 8:00pm–9:15pm)
• Beginner II (Sundays 10:00am–11:15am)
• Elementary I (Sundays 12:45pm–2:00pm)

We still have a few remaining spots in our original Fall Term classes as well and it's not too late to register. Discover your inner dancer and register at https://brnw.ch/21x5LWC

09/16/2026

Take a look back at our summer training!

Join us next summer along with dancers from across the globe for 4-weeks of intensive training on our campus in downtown Toronto!

Dancers interested in experiencing rigorous ballet training at NBS can select to audition specifically for the four-week Summer Intensive Experience during our upcoming audition tour. This unique opportunity offers training with expert dance educators as well as inspiring guest teachers for dancers to further develop their artistry and technique. In addition to a comprehensive training experience, dancers have opportunities to connect with peers from across Canada and around the world at our award-winning campus, including a student residence just steps away.

Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21x5K8W

We simply can't resist a  !Did you know that our talented Wardrobe Department makes practice tutus for our senior studen...
09/15/2026

We simply can't resist a !

Did you know that our talented Wardrobe Department makes practice tutus for our senior students in the Professional Ballet-Academic and Company Life Programs?

Each practice tutu requires about 40 hours to make, including cutting, pleating, and assembly. Shout out to the dedicated Wardrobe Department for their hard work!

📸 Karolina Kuras

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