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

Recorded Video
Date: June 18, 2026
Price: $75.00

Video Requirements:

Submit your video audition for the Professional Ballet-Academic Program or Company Life Program (for students who have graduated high school) at Canada's National Ballet School. Learn more about the world-class Professional Ballet-Academic Program, which is one of the only schools in North America to offer Olympic-calibre dance training, academic instruction and residence care all on one campus: https://www.nbs-enb.ca/professional-ballet-academic-program/ Learn more about our Company Life Program, which concentrates on the refinement of skills and the professional development of a dancer after their completion of academic high school to prepare them for a career on the world stage: https://www.nbs-enb.ca/CLP We do not have hard deadlines for video applications at this time, but do offer the following timeline recommendations: For students entering grades 9 - 12, we recommend submitting by December 15, 2025 For students entering grades 6 - 8, we recommend submitting by March 15, 2026 Your audition must be in the form of a pre-recorded video. When you register, you will be asked for two items that must be pre-prepared: The unlisted video streaming link to your audition (uploaded on YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) We ask that you merge all video files together and do not submit multiple links for evaluation. A portrait style headshot of the auditioning dancer. The image will be used by NBS staff for identification purposes during the audition process and does not need to be professionally shot.

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
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