National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16)
The National Ballet of Canada's Summer Dance Intensive offers advanced ballet training for aspiring dancers aged 12-16 in Toronto.
▌ Editor's read The National Ballet of Canada's Summer Dance Intensive is offered by the National Ballet School (NBS), which was founded in 1959. The program is a day camp format, focusing on advanced ballet training for students aged 12-16. The NBS website details a comprehensive curriculum including ballet technique, pointe, variations, and conditioning. The school is a registered charity, indicating a non-profit structure. Social media handles for the National Ballet of Canada are active on Instagram (@nationalballet) and Facebook (NationalBalletofCanada), showcasing their performances and educational programs. While the specific staff-to-camper ratio for the summer intensive is not explicitly stated, the school's overall reputation suggests a commitment to quality instruction. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, which is typical for Canadian institutions, nor specific provincial licensing numbers publicly displayed for summer programs, as the school itself is a recognized educational institution.
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 12–16
National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 12–16
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 400 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6, Canada
- Phone: (416) 964-3780
- Cost notes: CAD. Four-week program. Housing is separate.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16)
- What ages does National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) accept?
- National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) is open to children ages 12–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) cost?
- National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) publishes $900/week for the standard session. CAD. Four-week program. Housing is separate. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16)'s hours?
- National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16)?
- National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) is operated by a school program, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) provide lunch?
- National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) compare to other dance camps in Toronto?
- National Ballet of Canada - Summer Dance Intensive (Ages 12-16) is one of 13 dance camps in Toronto that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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