Canada's National Ballet School - audition for — Professional Ballet - Academic Program & 1 more

In-Person - Decidedly Jazz Danceworks: 111 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0Z9
Date: Nov. 8, 2025
Price: $75.00

Arrival Time:

10:15 a.m. Ages 10-12: 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM 13-15: 12:15 PM - 2:30 PM 16+: 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Audition Description

As one of the only schools in North America to offer Olympic-calibre dance training, academic instruction and residence care all on one campus, our Professional Ballet-Academic Program is home to students in grades 6 to 12 from across Canada and around the world. Our progressive dance curriculum emphasizes students' physical and emotional well-being, and has put NBS at the forefront of dance training. Our internationally-recognized program pursues cutting-edge innovations in training practices to support the new generation of ballet artists. Our dance training pedagogy is unique to NBS, integrating elements from the best in progressive and acclaimed classical ballet training methods, contemporary dance and the latest advances in the science of movement. With the values of equity, diversity and inclusion prioritized and embedded within the culture of our organization, our students develop as both talented dancers and as engaged citizens. Grade 6-12 students take classes in contemporary repertoire and technique, improvisation, drama and expression, historical/character dance and anatomy, as well as ballet classes focusing on variations, repertoire, pas de deux and more. Our dance program is further enhanced through world-renowned guest teachers with expertise in ballet and other dance forms.

Associated Programs

Professional Ballet - Academic Program Company Life Program
Updated: Aug. 30, 2025