Classical Ballet
Description
Danse classique
Classical ballet comes from a long tradition; its practice focuses on acquiring techniques that primarily train the body to become a malleable and expressive instrument.
The Élémentaire levels allow students to learn the basic steps in classical ballet. Over a period of 4 to 6 years, students acquire basic knowledge of classical ballet. The Intermédiaire level courses target the development, complexity and refinement of dance steps, the subtlety and nuance in the execution of the movement. At this level, the student continues to learn by aiming for technical knowledge and artistic expression.
POINTES and VARIATIONS
Before undertaking this type of training, the student must have completed basic training. Pointe classes require a hard-toed shoe that is fitted to the student’s foot. This training is intended exclusively for girls who are sufficiently advanced in their growth, around the age of 12 and up. These complementary courses to the intermediate training allow to learn choreographies recognized for their level of technical and artistic difficulty.
Classique profile
Schedule and fees 2025-2026
Élémentaire I (8-9 years old)
| Basic training | Age | Schedule | Monthly fee | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Élémentaire I Barre | 8 à 9 | Wednesday 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Élémentaire I Centre | 8 à 9 | Friday 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Complimentary training | Infos | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danse trapèze | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Atelier contemporain | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Étirement et renforcement | See link – level to be determined |
| Educational activities | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open class | January | Open to public | Free | |
| Evaluation | May | ESBQ or internal | To be determined | |
| Demonstration | May | Open to public | Free |
| Productions | Period | Comments | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parade | March-april |  5 rehearsals (weekend) | Included | ||
| Choreographic workshops | February-april | 10 weeks rehearsals (weekend) |
|
| Production | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rencontre danse | April-May | Open to school public | To be determined | |
| Spectacle bénéfice | April-May | Open to general public | To be determined |
Élémentaire II (9-10 years old)
| Complimentary training | Age | Schedule | Monthly fee | Annual fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Élémentaire II Barre | 9 to 10 | Wednesday 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ | |
| Élémentaire II Centre | 9 to 10 |
| 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Complimentary training | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danse trapèze | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Atelier contemporain | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Étirement et renforcement | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Period | Comments | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open class | January | Open to public | Free | ||
| Evaluation | May | ESBQ or internal | To be determined | ||
| Demonstration | May | Open to public | Free |
| Productions | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parade | Mach-April | 5 rehearsals (weekend) | Included | |
| Choreographic workshops | February-April | 10 weeks of rehearsals (weekend) | To be determined |
| Performances | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rencontre danse | April-May | Open to school public | To be determined | |
| Spectacle bénéfice | April-May | Open to general public | To be determined |
Élémentaire III (10-11 years old)
| Basic training | Age | Schedule | Monthly fee | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Élémentaire III Barre | 10 to 11 | Wednesday 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Élémentaire III Centre | 10 to 11 | Friday 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Complimentary training | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danse trapèze | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Atelier contemporain | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Étirement et renforcement | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Period | Comments | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open class | January | Open to public | Free | ||
| Evaluation | May | ESBQ or internal | To be determined | ||
| Demonstration | May | Open to public | Free |
| Productions | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parade | March-April | 5 rehearsal (weekend) | Included | |
| Choreographic workshops | February-April | 10 weeks of rehearsal (weekend) | To be determined |
| Performance | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rencontre danse | April-May | Open to school public | To be determined | |
| Spectacle bénéfice | April-May | Open to general public | To be determined |
Élémentaire IV (11+ years old)
| Basic training | Age | Schedule | Monthly fee | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Élémentaire IV Barre | 11+ | Tuesday 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Élémentaire IV Centre | 11+ | Thursday 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Élémentaire IV Pré- pointes | 11+ | Tuesday 6h:5 to 6:45 p.m. | 42 $ | 336 $ |
| Élémentaire IV Variation | 11+ | Thursday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. | 42 $ | 336 $ |
| Complimentary training | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier contemporain | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Danse trapèze | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Étirement et renforcement | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Educational activities | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open class | January | Ouvert au public | Free | |
| Evaluation | May | ESBQ or internal | To be determined | |
| Demonstration | May | Ouvert au public | Free |
| Productions | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parade | March-April | 5 rehearsals (weekend) | Included | |
| Choreographic workshops | February-April | 10 weeks of rehearsals (weekend) | To be determined |
| Performance | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rencontre danse | April-May | Open to school public | To be determined | |
| Spectacle bénéfice | April-May | Open to general public | To be determined |
Intermédiaire (12+ years old)
| Basic training | Age | Schedule | Monthly fee | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermédiaire Mardi | 12+ | Tuesday 6:45 to 8:00 pm | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Intermédiaire Jeudi | 12+ | Thursday 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. | 105 $ | 840 $ |
| Intermédiaire Pointes | 12+ | Tuesday 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. | 42 $ | 336 $ |
| Intermédiaire Variation | 12+ | Thursday 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. | 42 $ | 336 $ |
| Complimentary training | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danse moderne | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Danse trapèze | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Étirement et renforcement | See link – level to be determined | |||
| Educational activities | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open class | January | Open to public | Free | |
| Evaluation | May | ESBQ or internal | To be determined | |
| Demonstration | May | Open to public | Free |
| Productions | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parade | March-April | 5 rehearsals (weekend) | Included | |
| Choreographic workshops | February-April | 10 weeks of rehearsals (weekend) | To be determined |
| Performances | Period | Comments | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rencontre danse | April-May | Open to school public | To be determined | |
| Spectacle bénéfice | April-May | Open to general public | To be determined |
*GST and QST applicable for 15-year-olds and over only.
Dress code
Élémentaire I et II
| Girls | Boys |
|---|---|
| Navy leotard with 1 in. straps | White leotard with 1 in. straps |
| Pink ballet tights | Navy tights |
| Pale pink canvas slippers | White ankle socks |
| White canvas slippers | |
| Dance belt (if needed) |
Élémentaire III, IV et Inter
| Girls | Boys |
|---|---|
| Black leotard with thin straps | White leotard with 1 in. straps |
| Convertible pink ballet tights | Navy blue tights |
| Pale pink canvas slippers | White ankle socks |
| White canvas slippers | |
| Dance belt (if needed) |
- Each item must be identified with the name of the person, be clean and in good condition.
- The slippers (for Pré ballet III) must be well fitted on the feet and be identified with the name of the person inside.
- Hair should be styled in a bun.