Three-Year Diploma
The 3-Year Diploma is for high school graduates (or someone expecting to graduate by June 2027) with intermediate or higher ballet level.
Teacher Training Program
The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is a full-time, two or three-year post-secondary program that provides aspiring dance teachers with the skills and knowledge required for a career in dance education in both recreational and professional environments, in Canada or internationally.
Overview
- Registration Deadline
- June 1, 2026
- Program Dates
- September 8, 2027
- Age Range
- Post-secondary
- Location
- 380 Graham Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Our Training Program
The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is a full-time, two or three-year post-secondary program that provides aspiring dance teachers with the skills and knowledge required for a career in dance education in both recreational and professional environments, in Canada or internationally.
Within the program, student teachers receive ballet, pointe, character and modern dance instruction from the Professional Division artistic faculty and are prepared for examinations in the Cecchetti Method. The program provides Cecchetti syllabus classes and a specially designed curriculum with courses in creative movement, pre-ballet, pedagogy (ballet, jazz and modern dance), Pilates, choreography, dance history and music, as well as nutrition, performance enhancement and anatomy classes.
The program boasts a 100% employment success rate.The University of Winnipeg also recognizes TTP courses and awards up to 18 credit hours towards a B.A., B.Ed., and Kinesiology and Applied Health degree to graduates of the Program.
More Information
TTP 2027 Open House
If you’re considering a career in teaching dance but not ready to audition, visit us for the TTP 2027 Open House Information Session on Saturday, February 6! Meet the faculty, tour our beautiful campus and find out more about our unique program. For an even more immersive experience, stay for Sunday also for a day of observation and participate in some classes and workshops! **Students currently in academic grade 11 are welcome to the TTP Open House if they are considering auditioning next year for admission to the program beginning September 2028.
RSVP Here
What people are saying
I was able to benefit from a wide range of opportunities, from training alongside the Ballet Academic Program students, to assisting faculty and leading my own classes.
Lisa Brooks
Dance Teacher
How to Apply
Phase One: Audition
The first step in applying for the RWB Professional Division is to choose the audition option that works best for you.
In-Person Auditions
Attend an audition class led by members of the RWB School artistic faculty. In-person auditions provide an opportunity to experience our teaching style firsthand while allowing our faculty to assess your technique, artistry, musicality, and potential.
Find an audition in your city here.
Virtual Auditions
Unable to attend in person? Join us from anywhere in the world through a live virtual audition led by our artistic faculty.
Registration for virtual auditions opens September 15.
Video Auditions
Submit a video audition at any time before June 1, 2027. This flexible option allows dancers to audition on their own schedule from anywhere in the world.
Phase Two: Assessment Workshops
The Assessment Workshops will take place in Winnipeg from February 5-7 and are the second step of the TTP admission process, as well as an amazing opportunity to see our renowned campus and experience our programming firsthand. Explore our studios, classrooms, Student Living Centre, and much more.
Applicants will take classes in ballet and other dance genres, observe classes and rehearsals in our Recreational and Professional Divisions and meet one-on-one with the Head of TTP.
Successful applicants will be invited to join the full-time Teacher Training Program beginning in September 2027.
*If unable to attend TTP Assessment Workshops, please contact the Head of TTP, Katrin Benedictson, at kbenedictson@rwb.org to arrange for an alternate short-term assessment period.
Tips for Auditions
Check out our Ballet Video Audition Tips before submitting your audition.
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