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 sch

ools 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.

Thank you to everyone who made our fifth-annual NBS Block Party a day of joyful celebration! On May 30, more than 4,300 ...
06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who made our fifth-annual NBS Block Party a day of joyful celebration! On May 30, more than 4,300 visitors joined us across the Betty Oliphant Theatre and the Celia Franca Centre campus for a day of dance, discovery, and community.

Together, we danced our way through the NBS Block Party’s biggest artistic program yet—featuring 24 workshops, 13 pop-up performances, and more than 930 workshop participants.

From young movers and older adults to dancers of all ages, abilities, and skill levels, the NBS campus was alive and moving all day long—and with behind-the-scenes access to classes, rehearsals, and our new In Conversation panel feature, the day was memorable for guests both on and off the dance floor.

Seeing the NBS Block Party come to life each year is a beautiful reminder that dance has the power to connect, inspire, and open doors.

Thank you to our 2026 NBS Block Party sponsors and supporters, without whom this free community festival would not be possible. Visit https://www.nbs-enb.ca/new-now/nbs-block-party/ to learn more about how you can help us continue to open our doors to thousands each year through a gift of any amount.


📸 by Celeste Cole

Registration for the 2026/27 season of the Young Dancers Program: Open Dance stream is live!Open Dance offers a variety ...
06/05/2026

Registration for the 2026/27 season of the Young Dancers Program: Open Dance stream is live!

Open Dance offers a variety of dance genres, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. In classes that take place on evenings and weekends, local GTA dancers ages 3-17 gain technical training in a vibrant and welcoming artistic environment.

Explore classes and register for the upcoming season at https://www.nbs-enb.ca/train-develop/young-dancers-program/

06/03/2026

This week is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), celebrating the theme "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada".

In observing National AccessAbility Week, we want to highlight our Adaptive Dance Program which offers adapted dance classes for dancers ages 3+ with diverse cognitive, physical and developmental needs.

Designed for those who may find traditional recreational dance programs inaccessible, the Adaptive Dance Program prioritizes individual expression to nurture confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging through movement.

To learn more about the program, visit https://www.nbs-enb.ca/dance-for-life/kids-adaptive-dance-program/

Wishing you a happy ! Do you know which ballet these costumes are from? Here is a hint: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶 📸 2011 Spring Showcase...
06/02/2026

Wishing you a happy !

Do you know which ballet these costumes are from? Here is a hint: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶

📸 2011 Spring Showcase. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann

The NBS Block Party is today! From 11am-5pm, join in the city's largest dance party at 400 Jarvis St. Toronto!Stop by to...
05/30/2026

The NBS Block Party is today! From 11am-5pm, join in the city's largest dance party at 400 Jarvis St. Toronto!

Stop by to experience free dance workshops, pop-up performances, artist panels and film screenings, a dancewear sale, all-day DJ, carnival games, food and more.

Keep an eye on our stories today to see all the fun!

📸 by Celeste Cole

Fond memories from our 2025 Summer Program of invaluable moments in the studio with guest teacher John Lam. 📸 by Karolin...
05/29/2026

Fond memories from our 2025 Summer Program of invaluable moments in the studio with guest teacher John Lam.

📸 by Karolina Kuras

Experience the thrill of live dance performances this Saturday, May 30 at NBS Block Party!Guest artists and NBS students...
05/28/2026

Experience the thrill of live dance performances this Saturday, May 30 at NBS Block Party!

Guest artists and NBS students will be popping up throughout the day to share their talent and passion with dance performances on our campus at 400 Jarvis St. Toronto, ON.

Admission is FREE! Come join in the fun from 11am-5pm. RSVP at https://www.nbs-enb.ca/new-now/nbs-block-party/

That special moment you take the stage and make the leap towards your dance dreams! ✨📸 2025 Spring Showcase. Photo by Ka...
05/28/2026

That special moment you take the stage and make the leap towards your dance dreams! ✨

📸 2025 Spring Showcase. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

Get a glimpse at what's in store for you this Saturday, May 30 at the NBS Block Party!With exciting activities happening...
05/26/2026

Get a glimpse at what's in store for you this Saturday, May 30 at the NBS Block Party!

With exciting activities happening all day long, there is something to delight everyone. Swipe to check out the incredible variety of pop-up performances, free dance workshops, and other fun activities you'll experience at Block Party.

NBS Block Party 2026
400 Jarvis St. Toronto
May 30, 2026
11am-5pm
FREE ADMISSION
Let us know you're coming at https://brnw.ch/21x2QoN

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