Summer Dance Intensive
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
The National Ballet of Canada’s Summer Dance Intensive is not considered a pre-professional training program, but a high level recreational program taught by professionals from the National Ballet and others. We therefore do not have auditions but emphasize that participants have the following requirements:
Junior Summer Dance Intensive: A minimum of three years ballet experience.
Summer Dance Intensive: An intermediate level of ballet or higher.
Where is the Summer Dance Intensive held?
The Summer Dance Intensive takes place at The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada, 470 Queens Quay West in Toronto. The facility is just west of the downtown core at Queens Quay West and Spadina Avenue.
Est-ce qu’il y a du stationnement au Walter Carsen Centre?
There is no designated parking for The Walter Carsen Centre where the Summer Dance Intensive is held. Il y a des stationnements publics à distance de marche du centre.
How do I get there by TTC?
From Union Station, take the #509 or #510 streetcar to Spadina Avenue. From Spadina Station, take the #510 streetcar to Queens Quay West.
Est-ce qu’il y a un hôtel à proximité?
Il y a plusieurs hôtels dans le centre-ville de Toronto qui sont à environ 10 à 20 minutes, par taxi ou transport public. Tout hôtel indiqué sur un site Web de voyages comme étant au « centre-ville » sera assez proche. Les danseurs ayant passé des auditions chez nous dans le passé ont recommandé l’hôtel Bond Place et l’hôtel Strathcona, moins coûteux que certains hôtels des grandes chaînes. The closest major hotels are the Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Regency Toronto and a Super 8. Certains hôtels n'acceptent pas les réservations provenant de jeunes de moins de 18 ans qui ne sont pas accompagnés d’un adulte. Please be sure to confirm with the hotel about their policies.
What should I wear for the classes?
Please find below a list of appropriate dancewear for the classes:
- Ballet: pink tights, any coloured body suit and ballet slippers
- Pointe: pointe shoes or soft ballet slippers
- Pre-Pointe Conditioning: pink convertible tights, body suit without ballet slippers
- Jazz/Contemporary: bodysuit and tights OR shorts, bare feet OR foot undies OR jazz shoes
- Hip Hop: bodysuit OR tank top OR t-shirt with sweatpants OR lulu lemon pants OR shorts (no tights), sneakers OR jazz sneakers
- Please wear your hair tied back for all classes
- Do not wear or bring jewellery
Are there change rooms available?
Change rooms and lockers are available. Please bring your own lock should you wish to lock your belongings. Bags and food items will not be permitted in the studio and must be stored in the change rooms. The National Ballet is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
