The Russian Ballet School
Ballet classes and camps · Willowdale (North York Centre)
About the provider
The school teaches classical ballet in the Russian method, through a structured 10-month curriculum that runs from September to June. 1 Its faculty includes former soloists and principal dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinsky Theatre, Eifman Ballet, Kyiv City Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada. 5 6 Children in the academic program perform in a year-end three-act production each June. 7 The pre-professional program has students train 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with conservatory-level examinations at the end of the year. 11
Key facts
| Ages | 3–17 years 3 |
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| Opening hours (Google) | Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:45 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m. 18 |
| Fees | $33,900 per year · HST included 29 |
| Address | 100 Sheppard Ave E Unit 140, North York, ON M2N 6N5 17 |
| Trial class | paid 25 |
| Drop-off | children stay with staff; the provider does not say whether a parent may stay 26 |
The provider publishes nothing on its class days and times.
Recreational Academic Year Courses 3
| Ages | 3–17 years 3 |
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| Trial class | paid 25 |
Dance summer camps 26
| Ages | 7–9 years 26 |
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| Drop-off | children stay with staff; the provider does not say whether a parent may stay 26 |
Pre-Professional Training 27
| Ages | 10–17 years 28 |
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| Fees | $33,900 per year · HST included 29 |
Locations and hours
The Russian Ballet School
100 Sheppard Ave E Unit 140, North York, ON M2N 6N5 17
| Monday–Friday | 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m. |
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| Saturday | 9:45 a.m.–11:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9 a.m.–10 p.m. |
Willowdale (North York Centre)
Sources
- www.therussianballet.com · published by the place
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Embrace the artistry of classical ballet through a transformative curriculum in the Russian method of
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Our academic kids ballet courses run from September to June and offer a structured, 10-month
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curriculum in classical ballet for children and youth ages 3 to 17.
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Designed to build strong technical foundations, artistry, and confidence, these kids’ ballet classes follow the
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Our faculty includes former soloists and principal dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinsky Theatre, Eifman
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Ballet, Kyiv City Ballet, and the National Ballet of Canada—each bringing decades of stage and
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Children ages 5 to 17 enrolled in our academic ballet program participate in a culminating
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year-end performance each June, showcasing their growth and dedication throughout the season.
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The program allows students to learn and perfect classical repertoire and perform on stage alongside
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ballet industry professionals in a formal three-act production. Our kids’ ballet program emphasizes discipline, expression,
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Our pre-professional ballet program is an intensive program where students train five days per week
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Students train 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in A.
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Vaganova method classical ballet, neoclassical ballet, and character dance.
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The program includes competition in four major international ballet competitions per year, a European winter
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tour, an annual performance in Toronto, and conservatory-level examinations at the end of the academic
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year.
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Dance summer camps (ages 7–9) combine ballet, creative movement, and dance-based activities to keep children
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- www.google.com/maps · Google listing
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100 Sheppard Ave E Unit 140, North York, ON M2N 6N5
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Monday 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
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Tuesday 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
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Wednesday 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
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Thursday 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
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Friday 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
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Saturday 9:45 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
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Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
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- www.therussianballet.com/programs/junior-youth · published by the place
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First-timers can buy a trial class or trial package before buying a course.
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- www.therussianballet.com/programs/pre-professional-training · published by the place
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for professional careers in classical ballet. Students train from ages 10 to 17, a total
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Ages 10-17
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$33,900 (tax incl.) for Full Year
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