Teacher Training Program
Provides aspiring dance teachers with the skills and knowledge required for a career in dance education in both recreational and professional environments.
Details
Registration Deadline
June 1, 2026
Location
380 Graham Ave
Class Starts
September 3, 2026
Age Range
18+
Price starts at
About
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 and the University of Winnipeg 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.
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
Program Director
Ms. Gingras has taught various levels in the RWB School Professional Division for more than 25 years, as well as works closely with Teacher Training Program students. She also teaches ballet, pointe, character, repertoire and choreographs and rehearses students for performances in the PD. Ms. Gingras is a graduate of the Canada’s National Ballet School Teacher Training Program. She holds a Licentiate teaching qualifications with the Cecchetti Society of Canada and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
How to Apply
- Phase One: Audition – Applicants may audition during the 2025-26 Audition Tour, either in person, virtually or by submitting a video through the online platform Danceapply. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the TTP Assessment Workshops in Winnipeg.
- Phase Two: Attend the TTP assessment workshops – They will take place in Winnipeg from February 6-8 and are 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, jazz and modern dance, observe classes and rehearsals in our Recreational and Professional Divisions and meet one-on-one with the TTP Director.
Successful applicants will be invited to join the full-time Teacher Training Program beginning in September 2026.
*If unable to attend TTP Assessment Workshops, please contact the TTP Director, Johanne Gingras, at jgingras@rwb.org to arrange for an alternate short-term assessment period.
TTP 2026 Open House
If you’re considering a career in teaching dance but not ready to audition, visit us for the TTP 2026 Open House Information Session on Saturday, February 7. Meet the faculty, tour our beautiful campus and find out more about our unique program. For an even more immersive experience, stay for a day of observation and participate in some classes and workshops. Registration information coming soon.
**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 2027.
Find a location
Register to Audition
Oct 23, 2025
Edmonton, AB
SGSDance, 4638-99 Street, Deadline to Pre-Register: October 21 @ 9AM CST
Oct 24, 2025
Calgary, AB
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12 Ave SE, Deadline to Pre-Register: October 21 @ 9AM CST
Oct 26, 2025
Vancouver, BC
Arts Umbrella, 1400 Johnson St, Granville Island, Deadline to Pre-Register: October 23 @ 9AM CST
Oct 27, 2025
Nanaimo, BC
Harbour Dance Studios, 139 Bastion Street, Deadline to Pre-Register: October 23 @ 9AM CST
Nov 5, 2025
Halifax, NS
Halifax Dance, 1505 Barrington Street, Deadline to Pre-Register: October 31 @ 9AM CST
Nov 6, 2025
Ottawa, ON
The School of Dance, 200 Crichton Street, Deadline to Pre-Register: October 31 @ 9AM CST
Nov 7, 2025
Toronto, ON
Canada's National Ballet School, 400 Jarvis Street, Deadline to Pre-Register: November 5 @ 9AM CST
Nov 28, 2025
Virtual #1
Deadline to Pre-Register: November 26 @ 9AM CST
Jan 18, 2026
Montréal, QC
Studio Bizz, 551 Mont-Royal E, Deadline to Pre-Register: January 15 @ 9AM CST
Jan 25, 2026
Saskatoon, SK
Brenda’s School of Baton & Dance, 610 Clarence Ave S, Deadline to Pre-Register: January 21 @ 9AM CST
Jan 26, 2026
Regina, SK
Dance City Inc, 3889 Arcola Ave E, Deadline to Pre-Register: January 21 @ 9AM CST
Jan 30, 2026
Winnipeg, MB
Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 380 Graham Ave, Deadline to Pre-Register: January 28 @ 9AM CST
Jan 30, 2026
Virtual #2
Deadline to Pre-Register: January 28 @ 9AM CST
Feb 22, 2026
Chicago, IL
The Joffrey Ballet, 10 East Randolph St, Deadline to Pre-Register: February 18 @ 9AM CST
Feb 27, 2026
Virtual #3
Deadline to Pre-Register: February 24 @ 9AM CST
More on the Program
Choose Your Track
The Teacher Training program offers two tracks, depending on education and experience:
3-Year Diploma
The 3-Year Diploma is for high school graduates (or someone expecting to graduate by June 2026 for registration in the 2026-27 school year) with intermediate or higher ballet level.
2-Year Diploma
The 2-Year Diploma is for high school graduates (or someone expecting to graduate by June 2026 for registration in the 2026-27 school year) with Cecchetti Intermediate and Advanced I and experience in a classical ballet company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial assistance is available and students in their second and third year of the program are eligible for the Kally Kennedy Scholarship.
Call to Action
Have a Question?
Can’t make it to Winnipeg for the Open House? Contact RWB Head of School Admissions Lindsay McKnight at lmcknight@rwb.org and we will be happy to make alternate arrangements for you!
Check out our frequently asked questions (FAQs) for extra details or join our mailing list to receive more information.
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