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, 2025
Location
380 Graham Ave
Class Starts
September 4, 2025
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.
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 2025 for registration in the 2025-26 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 2025 for registration in the 2025-26 school year), Cecchetti Intermediate and Advanced I and experience in a classical ballet company
How to Apply
Audition either in person, virtually or by submitting a video through the online platform Acceptd. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the TTP Assessment Workshops in Winnipeg at the RWB building.
Assessment Workshops
February 7-9, 2025
The Assessment Workshops are the second step of the TTP admission process. Applicants will take classes in ballet, jazz, and modern dance, observe classes and rehearsals in our Professional and Recreational Divisions and meet one-on-one with the TTP Director. This is an amazing opportunity to see our renowned campus, Student Living Centre, and experience our programming firsthand.
Successful candidates will be invited to join the full-time Teacher Training Program beginning in September 2025.
Free Open House
February 7, 2025
Still not sure? Come to our open house to meet the faculty, tour our beautiful campus and find out more about our unique program.
February 8, 2025
For an even more immersive experience, stay for a day of observation and participate in some classes and workshops.
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.
Friday, February 7
18:30-20:30 Open House Information Session with RWB Faculty & Staff
Saturday, February 8 (Optional)
9:00-10:30 Ballet class
10:45-12:00 Observation: Ballet Academic Program
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:15 Modern class
14:45-16:00 Music class
Schedule will be released closer to the date of the workshop
The RWB has a preferred rate agreement at two near-by hotels, which are within walking distance for attendees and their families:
Delta by Marriott Winnipeg
25% off standard rates
Under “Special Rates”, select “Corp/Promo Code” and enter booking code YNN.
The Fairmont Winnipeg
Friends & Family Rates
*Reservations will be accepted, subject to availability, at the time of inquiry. Please note that there may be times when special rates are not available.
Attendees will be responsible for their own food and meals. True North Square, which is located across the street from the RWB, houses a Food Hall on the second floor with numerous options.
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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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