Designed for advanced-level classical ballet dancers aged 16 to 21, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens' Collegiate Dance Intensive offers a high-level technical and artistic training experience, while providing concrete immersion in the demands and inner workings of a professional company.
Supervised by company dancers of national and international reputation, former members of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and highly qualified instructors, participants develop within a rigorous environment that fosters excellence, performance growth, and positive artistic development.
Running from July 6 to 10, 2026, the intensive follows a schedule that includes daily ballet classes, pointe work or men’s technique, physical conditioning, contemporary dance, as well as technique and repertoire workshops. The week concludes with a dress rehearsal and an onstage presentation of the repertoire, followed by certificates being given.
For those who missed the February 8 auditions or who reside outside of Quebec, elsewhere in Canada, or internationally, an application form is available to have your file evaluated until June 21, 2026. You must also submit a video.
After paying the application fee, you will receive a short evaluation form and will be invited to submit your audition video. The video should be approximately 10 minutes long. We would like to evaluate barre exercises including pliés, tendus, jetés, fondus, and grands battements. In the centre, please show us your adage, pirouettes, petit allegro, and grand allegro. If applicable, please also include pointe work as well as any classical variation of your choice.
Following the evaluation of your video, our team will contact you to confirm your registration and reserve your spot.
Age: 16–21
Dance training: participants must have a strong foundation in classical ballet (minimum 5–6 years).
Skill level: participants must demonstrate proficiency in ballet technique, vocabulary, alignment, coordination, and musicality.
Participants must currently be enrolled in one of the following:
Rates (taxes included)
Audition (masterclass) fees: $45
Regular rate: $759 / Unlimited Member: $685
Presale rate (until February 28, 2026): $675 / Unlimited Member: $615
Audition and admission fees are separate from the program tuition.
Registration for the intensive is available:
For more information, contact us at studiosgb@grandsballets.com or at 514 849-0269, ext. 3.
