About Canada's National Ballet
At Canada's National Ballet School (NBS), programming excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. This is what drives our commitment to making dance a part of all Canadians’ lives—from the Olympic-calibre dancer training for a professional ballet career on the world stage to the young child or older adult who may be embracing the joy of dance for the first time.
Canada's National Ballet is a private co-educational school in Toronto, Ontario, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is guided by values of nurture, excellence, integrity.
Core Values
Teaching Philosophy
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.
What Makes Canada's National Ballet Special
- K-12 continuum
- 5 arts & creative programs
Academics
Curriculum
Canada's National Ballet offers Traditional and Other curriculums, with specializations in Arts and Languages.
Academic Environment
Programs & Extracurriculars
Arts Programs
5 programsCampus & Facilities
Canada's National Ballet sits on a Expansive-acre campus with Theatre and Dance studio.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Admissions
Requirements
- Application form
- Interview
- Portfolio
Community & Culture
Canada's National Ballet School cultivates a rigorous yet inclusive community centered on the transformative power of dance. The environment welcomes everyone from Olympic-calibre professional dancers to children and older adults experiencing dance for the first time. The school emphasizes both excellence and wellbeing, with traditions like the annual Sharing Dance Day festival, community performances, and events such as the Adult Ballet Bar After Barre social gatherings. The ethos of "sweat before the spotlight" reflects a culture that values dedicated training alongside joy and creativity.
Diversity & Inclusion
Canada's National Ballet School has made equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) central to its mission. The school acknowledges historical and contemporary inequities in ballet and is actively working to eliminate systemic barriers through four key pillars: racial equity, Indigenous truth and reconciliation, accessibility, and 2SLGBTQ+ inclusivity. Specific initiatives include the Ballet Forward Youth Assembly's campaign for inclusive dancewear in all skin tones, the Adaptive Dance Program for children with diverse needs, the LEAD program for young women and non-binary participants, and partnerships addressing anti-Black racism. The school has engaged in multi-year equity consulting and is committed to diversifying faculty, leadership, and student recruitment.
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site focuses primarily on student programs, faculty expertise, and community initiatives rather than describing specific parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or communication channels for families.
Accreditations & Recognition
Contact Canada's National Ballet
Address
400 Jarvis St Studio 4C, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Phone
(416) 964-3780
info@nbs-enb.ca
Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canada's National Ballet
Canada's National Ballet serves students in grades Nursery-12.
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