Description

Whether you want to own the spotlight, or dance for the joy of it, you belong at NBS. Professional Training Programs: Established in 1959 by Betty Oliphant and Celia Franca, NBS is one of the world’s foremost training institutions for aspiring young dancers and teachers. Attracting students from across the country and around the world, ours is the only ballet school in North America to provide professional dance training, academic instruction and residential care on the same campus. Our progressive curriculum, with its emphasis on the physical and emotional well-being of the student, has put NBS at the forefront of dance training internationally. Recreational Dance Programs: Through our Young Dancers Program, we engage dancers aged 5-17 in part-time Intensive Ballet—based on NBS’ formal ballet syllabus—and Open Dance streams. The program thrives on the same teaching theories and evolving practices as those of our professional training programs. The School's popular Adult Ballet Program offers classes in the evenings and on weekends to adults of all fitness levels and dance experience. Community Dance Programs: Within communities across Canada and in Toronto, our dance programs 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 dance.