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Our ballet program is designed to train students to become versatile professional dancers that companies seek.

Developed specifically for Alberta Ballet School, our curriculum educates and trains dancers in the art form, with an emphasis on a slow build-up of study focusing on body alignment, technique, musicality and artistry at all levels. Alberta Ballet School curriculum provides further education in body conditioning, character, solo variations, repertoire, pas de deux and contemporary dance. This approach develops dancers with strong technique, versatility and refined artistic expression.

Comprehensive Training and Support

Training includes:

Ballet, pointe, variations, repertoire, pas de deux*
Body conditioning and mindfulness, character dance and contemporary
Wellness talks with guest speakers

*Advanced levels only

With small class sizes and dedicated teachers, we provide personalized attention to support your progress. Our faculty provides regular assessments and feedback that keeps you growing and achieving your goals.

Grades 7-9: ~20 hours/week
Grades 10-12: ~22 hours/week
Post-Graduate: ~32 hours/week

Take a look through our artistic program

Day in the Life of an Alberta Ballet School Student

Sample Day in the Life of an Alberta Ballet School Junior Student: Grades 7-9

6:15am	Wake-up, excited for the day ahead!
6:30am-7:00am	Breakfast at residence.
7:10am-7:20am	Role call and bus leaves for Alberta Ballet School.
7:45am	Arrive at school and head to studio.
8:00am-8:15am	Warm-up.
8:15am-11:45am	Dance block begins. Includes: ballet, pointe, contemporary, character dance, body conditioning, variations and repertoire.
11:50am	Lunch.
12:20pm-5:00pm	Academics block begins. Includes Math, Science, English, French, Music, Social Studies and Health. English as a second language (ESL) classes are also available for students.
5:30pm	Bus pick up from school and back to residence.
6:00pm-6:30pm	Dinner at residence.
6:30pm-7:00pm	Clean dinner dishes and complete chores.
7:30pm-9:00pm	Free time, catch up with family, homework, games, stretching or exercises.
9:00pm-9:30pm	Curfew and quiet time, bed time.

Sample Day in the Life of an Alberta Ballet School Senior Student: Grades 10-12

6:15am	Wake-up, excited for the day ahead!
6:30am-7:00am	Breakfast at residence.
7:10am-7:20am	Role call and bus leaves for Alberta Ballet School.
7:45am	Arrive at school.
8:00am-11:45am	Academic Block begins. Includes Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Career and Life Management, Learning Strategies*. English as a second language (ESL) classes are also available for students.
12:00pm-12:45pm	Lunch
12:45pm-5:15pm	Dance Block begins. Includes ballet, pointe, character, body conditioning, variations, repertoire, contemporary, contemporary repertoire, pas de deux.**
5:30pm	Bus pick up from school and back to residence.
6:00pm-6:30pm	Dinner at residence.
6:30pm-7:00pm	Clean dinner dishes and complete chores.
7:30pm-9:00pm	Free time, catch up with family, homework, games, stretching or exercises.
9:00pm-10:30pm	Curfew and quiet time, bed time.

*courses depend on academic grade

**most advanced levels