Professional Division Auditions
The RWB School is renowned for its exceptional training, providing dancers with the opportunity to grow and excel under the guidance of world-class instructors in a supportive and nurturing environment.
We invite students to audition for our prestigious Ballet Academic, Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant, or Teacher Training programs and unlock their potential.
Dates and locations for this year’s auditions are listed below. Registration for auditions will open on September 15, 2026. Full schedules for each city will be available at that time.
Why Choose the RWB School?
- Comprehensive training: Our students receive a well-rounded education that balances world-class dance training with academic excellence.
- Supportive and safe community: We provide a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment where every dance can grow and achieve their goals. Our state-of-the-art Student Living Centre, complete with dedicated student care counselors, ensures that students are supported both personally and professionally.
- We focus on potential: At the RWB School, we look for dancers with the dedication, drive, and passion to succeed, not just technical precision.
- Train alongside the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company: The RWB School and Company share a campus, offering students a unique opportunity to train alongside professional ballet dancers. This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to witness and participate in Company-level productions, giving you a glimpse into the world of professional ballet as part of your education.
Summer Training
Our three-week Summer Session is a pivotal step in the audition process. It offers dancers the opportunity to experience our exceptional training firsthand and assess whether the RWB School is the right fit for them. At the same time, it allows our team to evaluate each dancer for acceptance into the full-time programs.
Audition Dates & Locations
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
Brenda’s School of
Baton & Dance
610 Clarence Ave S
Saskatoon, SK
Thurs, Nov 5, 2026
SGSDance
4638-99 Street
Edmonton, AB
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
DJD (Decidedly Jazz Danceworks)
111 12 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Mission Dance Centre
3261 Gordon Drive (upstairs at Evangel Church)
Kelowna, BC
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Halifax Dance
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
Thurs, Nov 19, 2026
Canada’s National Ballet School
400 Jarvis Street
Toronto, ON
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
The School of Dance
200 Crichton St
Ottawa, ON
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Virtual Audition
Sun, Jan 10, 2027
International Dance Academy
340 N. Waterloo St, 2nd floor
Thunder Bay, 0N
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Arts Umbrella
1400 Johnston St, Granville Island
Vancouver, BC
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Harbour Dance Studios
139 Bastion St
Nanaimo, BC
Fri, Jan 22, 2027
Virtual Audition
Sun, Jan 24, 2027
Brandon School of Dance
126 10th Street
Brandon, MB
Fri, Jan 29, 2027
RWB
380 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Dance City Inc
3889 Arcola Ave E
Regina, SK
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Virtual Audition
Frequently Asked Questions
Students are asked to arrive one hour before their audition start time. This gives enough time to register or check in and warm up. It can be stressful for students if they are late and feel rushed.
All students are asked to bring a photograph of themselves facing front, showing a tendu in second position, with arms in second position. A photo can be taken at the audition for an extra $10 CAD, to be paid at that time. Please do NOT send photos and/or payment for photos in the mail or by email.
Audition classes generally run for one hour and are conducted by members of the RWB School artistic faculty. Applicants audition as a group and will be assessed on talent, aptitude for classical dance, flexibility, coordination, musicality and artistry of motion, and a demonstrated passion for dance.
Students are encouraged to make some time before their audition class to warm up and stretch; we suggest at least 30 minutes! When it’s time to join the virtual audition class, students may click on the Zoom link that was forwarded to them at the time of registration.
Virtual audition classes will run for one hour and will be conducted by a member of the RWB School artistic faculty. Please note that a second member of the artistic faculty will be observing. Students audition as a group and will be assessed on talent, aptitude for classical dance, flexibility, coordination, musicality and artistry of motion, and a demonstrated passion for dance.
Students are asked to wear a leotard (bodysuit), tights and soft shoes for their audition class. Pointe shoes are not required.
Students who do not have soft ballet slippers and/or leotard and/or tights are still encouraged to attend the auditions and wear socks and tight-fitting clothes that will allow them to move. Please wear long hair in a tight bun if possible, or off the face.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle.
In-person and virtual auditions have a fee of $55 per student. Video audition submissions have a $65 fee. Master classes cost $50.
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Additional Information
To learn more about the RWB Professional Division programs, we invite you to browse through the “related topics” below. For more information, please contact Head of School Admissions, Lindsay McKnight at lmcknight@rwb.org.
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A full-time, seven-level program for young artists pursuing their dreams of dancing professionally, with intensive dance training as well as academics.
Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program
A full-time, two-year, post-secondary training program for advanced-level classical ballet dancers making the transition from student to professional.
A full-time, three-year, post-secondary program that provides aspiring dance teachers with the skills and knowledge required for a career in dance education in recreational or professional settings.