About the Program
The Professional Training Program is aimed at gifted dancers who are ages seven to eighteen (Grades 2-12) in September of their auditioning year.
Care is taken to ensure the schedule reflects international standards for dance education at every age. Children in this program are given the opportunity for exposure to the world of dance on an international platform ensuring they are prepared and making connections in the professional community they will enter. The classical curriculum is rooted in the Vaganova Method following the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Methods for Teaching Classical Dance. At the forefront of every stage of development of the dancer is Dance Health.
Students in this program are educated not only on the technique and artistry of dance but also on their body awareness and understanding. Students develop a keen sense of how to take care of their bodies not only in dance but also through life. Graduates from this program have gone on to accept company contracts, scholarships and placements in prestigious schools and companies throughout the world as well as pursuing academia predominantly in the fields of Medicine, Science and Law. Each of our graduates has had the opportunity to choose between University Placement or continued study and work in the dance field.
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Professional Training Program Season 2023-2024!
This season, will be offering multiple training options for both international and local students.
Classes will run from September 11th to June 15th
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SCB Academics
This season the School of Cadence Ballet is excited to continue to offer in-person supervision and academic support for our students.
Flexible scheduling, half day options and tailored support to each child’s individual needs.
for more info please click here.
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Early Drop-Off or Pick Up between the hours of 8:30am-8:30pm:
SCB will provide children with studio space and supervision before and after classes to warm up or cool down that will have to be booked ahead.
Children will also have access to areas for homework.
In addition, a small number of spots will be held aside to provide for last min. solutions.
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The Preparatory Division is a specialized three-year program developed to prepare children entering Grades Two to Four for further study in dance at an elite level. The focus of these years is to lay down the foundation, through specific conditioning and alignment work, for the body to enter the rigour of professional training. Children are not only prepared physically but also given the tools for self-discipline and mental focus. The weekly schedule is designed to increase in hours each year as to gradually prepare the dancers for full-time study.
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Classes in Ballet, Conditioning, Character, Pre-Pointe, Variations, Contemporary & Jazz
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The Elementary Division, is the second three years of the Professional Training Program, is aimed at developing the foundation of physical alignment, technique and elegance. Time is taken to carefully instil a standard of excellence in the positions of the body, the port de bras, use of head, coordination, musicality, strength and flexibility. Dancers in this Division follow Vaganova Method years One to Three and are introduced to Pointe Work, Character Dance, Variations and Contemporary.
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Daily Classes in Ballet with additional classes in Pointe/ Character/ Variations/ NEW: Corps de Ballet Training/ Contemporary/ Modern.
The Intermediate Division, the seventh and eighth year of study in the Professional Training Program, is aimed at developing the artistry, the use of épaulement, the speed and advancement of steps learned in the Elementary Division and increasing the vocabulary of movement in all disciplines. Dancers entering this division should have a solid foundation in body awareness, alignment, strength and flexibility. Students in this division follow Vaganova Method years Four and Five and are coached on more advanced variations. The expectation at this level is for the dancer to begin to show the ability to express character and artistic maturity, and that they are capable of autonomy in terms of their dance self-care.
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Daily Classes in Ballet with additional classes in Pointe/ Character/ Variations/ NEW: Corps de Ballet Training/ Contemporary/ Modern.
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The Senior Division, the final three years of study in the Professional training Program, is aimed at further developing the artistry of the dancer along with the virtuosity of the dancers steps. The speed and advancement of steps continue to increase from what was learned in the Intermediate Division and the vocabulary of movement expands in all disciplines. Dancers entering this division should have a solid foundation in classical technique and be strong en pointe. Students in this division follow Vaganova Method years Six through Eight and are coached on the most advanced variations, and are mentored through Professional Development classes as they take actions to begin their next step in their career. The expectation at this level is for the dancer to begin to be able to carry a character in a ballet, to display artistic maturity, demonstrate an understanding of professionalism in a work environment and be fully self-motivated with autonomy in terms of their dance self-care.
Daily Classes in Ballet with additional classes in Pointe/ Character/ Variations/ NEW: Corps de Ballet Training/ Contemporary/ Modern. ​
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Graduate Division - in partnership with “Dance Mentoring by Greta”
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The Grad Division, bridging the Gap between Student and Professional, is aimed dancers ages 16+ who have a solid foundation in classical technique, are strong en pointe, and who have a clear goal of pursuing a career in a company. During this time the focus is on further developing the artistry of the dancer, refining technique and increasing the virtuosity of the dancers steps. In Partnership with “Dance Mentoring by Greta”, students have the incredible opportunity to work one on one with Greta Hodgkinson, OOnt (Order of Ontario) and Artist-in-Residence at The National Ballet of Canada. Grad Division Dancers will be mentored through Professional Development classes as they take actions to begin their next step in their career. The expectation at this level is for the dancer to display artistic maturity, demonstrate an understanding of professionalism in a work environment and be fully self-motivated with autonomy in terms of their dance self-care.
Daily Classes run Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30pm with option to add additional training 4:30-7:30pm. Mentoring is scheduled individually but usually runs on weekdays between 9am-12pm.
Dancers in this division can create a schedule that works for them using a modular approach while being guided by Artistic Directors to ensure the schedule is in line with their goals.
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About Dance Mentoring by Greta
Dance Mentoring by Greta is a comprehensive, one-on-one mentorship program that provides the support, expertise, artistic direction and opportunities that will help dancers enjoy a long and successful career. The first-of-its-kind program is designed to offer expert advice and coaching to guide, inspire and empower dancers to achieve their goals. Through a customized mentorship program, Ms. Hodgkinson is giving students the tools to get to that next level and achieve what they want in their take control of their dance careers.
Greta Hodgkinson OOnt, Artist-in-Residence at The National Ballet of Canada, is a private coach, teacher and mentor. Ms. Hodgkinson is one of Canada’s most treasured and celebrated dance artists. A career of rare distinction, she was a frequent guest artist with major ballet companies around the world and has inspired a legacy of roles created on her by some of the world’s top choreographers.
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