Ballet School in Toronto

“Being a professional dancer would have never been possible without the strong foundation that I have received from the Academy of Ballet and Jazz. This is a school which has not only taught me the classical syllabus, but has taught me how to be a professional dancer and artist within a classical ballet company. I will always be thankful for the opportunity that I have received to learn from Nadia Veselova-Tencer, as she is not only a teacher of international level with incredible knowledge, but a mentor who was always able to find ways for me excel even when I did not think could. Every single time I step on stage anywhere in the world I am truly thankful that I had the opportunity to attend this school, and was able to learn from the incredible teachers there. 

Evgeni Dokoukine
Soloist, National Ballet of Estonia

Nadia and Solomon Tencer are true believers in your potential. Nadia taught me to have the courage and persistence to keep reaching for my dreams. I would not have reached my goals as a dancer and as a person without the benefit of Nadia’s knowledge, dedication and love. I was a professional ballerina for over 27 years and I owe all my gratitude to Nadia and Solomon! .

Sarah Clark
Soloist with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo
Budapest Ballet
Indianapolis Ballet Company
Hungarian National Ballet Opera
National Ballet de Panama
Canadian Ballet Theatre

“I came to the Academy of Ballet and Jazz as an inflexible, long limbed 9 year old who wanted to dance classical ballet and travel the World to perform on international stages. Nadia and Solomon saw an ability in me of which I was unaware. They gave me the confidence and training to pursue my dreams. I spent most of my evenings with my Academy family and under Nadia’s watchful eyes. At the age of 14 and after much hard work I won a silver medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition. A couple years later I won the Grand Prix at the Star of the 21st Century competition. Thanks to Nadia and Solomon I had the wonderful and unique privilege of dancing in the Stars of the 21st Century galas in Panama City, Panama and Paris, France. I am forever grateful to them and to the Academy for their time, effort and constant belief in me. Their training has allowed me to develop my stage confidence, perform on international stages and travel the world. I wish you many more equally successful years! I wish I could have been home for the wonderful celebration. Merde for the show, and see you all in August. Hugs xoxo ”

Alys Shee Soloist, Birmingham Royal Ballet, UK