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!
Registration are now open for the year 2024-2025, consult the schedule and details on the Amilia registration platform:
3 possible paths
For those who are curious about dance
1 class a week path - ages 3 to 17
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
2 classes a week path - ages 9 to 17
Starting at age 9, 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
Preparatory path - ages 7 to 9 – A dance program with 3 to 7 hours of instruction weekly, designed to prepare children for admission to the professional program
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.
- Grands Ballets’ Nutcracker (auditions September 6 & 7)
Find all the information for the September 2024 auditions here : https://www.esbq.ca/en/casse-noisette/
Students enrolled in the recreational program will have the chance to audition for certain roles in Les Grands Ballets' The Nutcracker, and students enrolled in the preparatory program will have the exclusive right to audition for the role of Mouse.
- Professional program auditions
All students in the recreational program are eligible to audition for the Junior level of the professional program, 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
Students on the once-a-week path are assessed by their teacher in December, and again in May.
Students on the twice-a-week path are assessed by their teacher in December and June, and by an examiner in February.
Students on the preparatory path are assessed in December by their teacher, and in April by an examiner.
- 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