Academy of Ballet and Jazz - School of Canadian Ballet Theatre

The only school in Canada to receive multiple International Awards at Top World Renowed professional ballet competitions.

Internationally renowned ballet school:

The school’s success has been continuous since 1988 and is affirmed by the wide media recognition, and a long list of achievements both of its students and instructors.

We are a top professional ballet school in Toronto and one of a kind in Canada.

Learn from the best teachers:

Nadia Veselova Tencer is an award-winning Master Teacher of 25 years. She is internationally known for staging professional ballet productions and dancing with the world’s biggest companies. With her vast knowledge in dance and performance, Nadia knows how to turn kids into world-class dance stars.

Read Nadia's complete bio on the Teachers Page.

Dance classes:

Provided at our facilities in Toronto, our ballet classes are based on the famous Vaganova method. Other dance classes include: Pointe, Character Dance, Pas de Deux, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Lyrical and Hip Hop. All classes can be taken at a recreational level and as part of our professional program.

Learn about our Professional Ballet Program and read more about our other dance styles.

Exceptional learning opportunities:

At this Toronto ballet school, your kids get classical ballet training of the highest level.
They also learn how to perform, with many chances to go onstage. Your kids can:

•   Study with world-renowned teacher, Nadia Veselova Tencer;
•   Perform with famous dance artists in professional productions;
•   Work in international companies after graduating –read about achievements of our students;
•   Compete to win in international competitions.