Children
For children as young as 3, we offer once-weekly courses for discovering and learning dance. For children 7 and over, we offer several options at various paces. The recreational division can therefore meet the needs of a variety of different student profiles. Whether your child is already dreaming of a career in dance or simply wants to explore a new activity, we have the right option for them.
Happiness and self-improvement are on the menu!
Discovery session June 3 to 21 - ages 7 to 12
In a positive and caring atmosphere, the discovery session allows students to explore 3 different dance styles.
Week 1 - Hip hop
Week 2 - Contemporary dance
Week 3 - Afro pop
Sumer camp July 2 to 12 - ages 6 to 12
Make way for budding artists with this active and creative dance, singing and theater camp for youngsters aged 6 to 12. Ideal for moving, dancing, expressing yourself and having fun!
The priority registration period for our current students begins on May 7. For new students, registration will open on Tuesday, May 28 at noon. You can now consult the schedule and details on the Amilia registration platform:
You can complete this form to receive an email when registration opens for the 2024-2025 year : Receive a message at the registration launch
3 possible paths
For those who are curious about dance
Children’s recreational program - ages 3 to 17 - 1 class a week (click here)
For those who are curious about dance
Children’s recreational program - ages 3 to 17 - 1 class a week (click here)
A child registered in the recreational program experiences the joy of exploring movement and dancing to music. The student is eager to attend ballet class each week and learn more about dance.
→ For those who love to dance
Children’s recreational program - ages 10 to 17 - 2 classes a week (click here)
→ For those who love to dance
Children’s recreational program - ages 10 to 17 - 2 classes a week (click here)
Starting at age 10, children have the option of attending two classes a week. This more demanding pace sparks new motivation and enables faster learning.
→ For avid dance enthusiasts
Children’s preparatory program - ages 7 to 9 – A dance program with 3 to 7 hours of instruction weekly, designed to prepare children for admission to the professional division (click here)
→ For avid dance enthusiasts
Children’s preparatory program - ages 7 to 9 – A dance program with 3 to 7 hours of instruction weekly, designed to prepare children for admission to the professional division (click here)
Students who register for the preparatory program are naturally dynamic, inquisitive and dedicated – children who love to move and learn. Their fascination for dance, consistency and interest in the various courses are second nature to them. With between 3 and 7 hours of instruction each week, children make a full commitment to ballet and discover the exciting world of pre-professional dance training.
- Nutcracker
Students enrolled in the recreational division will have the chance to audition for certain roles in Les Grands Ballets' Nutcracker (rats, angels and reindeer).
Students enrolled in the preparatory program will have exclusive access to auditions for the role of the mouse.
Students enrolled in Preparatory 4 and in the Junior Cycle will have exclusive access to auditions for the role of the party children and white sheep.
- Professional division auditions
All students in the recreational division are eligible to audition for the Junior level of the professional division, starting with Primary 5.
- Open classes
In December, parents of children in all programs are invited to an open class.
In May, parents of students ages 3 to 6 are invited to an open class.
- Year-end presentations
In June, parents of children ages 7 and over are invited to year-end presentations. (Children ages 3 to 6 do not participate in year-end presentations.)
- Evaluation
Children who dance once a week in the recreational program are not subject to an assessment.
Children who dance twice a week in the recreational program are evaluated in February.
Children in the preparatory program are evaluated in December and April.
- Certificates
Children who complete the year receive a certificate from L’École supérieure de ballet du Québec.
© Marie-Joëlle Dionne
© Marie-Joëlle Dionne
© Marie-Joëlle Dionne