Introduction
Les Petits Ballets' pre-professional program offers classical ballet training from beginner to advanced levels based on the Vaganova style. Students are accepted through auditions and are expected to maintain a high caliber of commitment and dedication.
Society of Classical Ballet examinations are part of the pre-professional program. Please visit Society of Classical Ballet for more information.
Les Petits Ballets is a non-competitive ballet school and does not participate in competitions. Students from the pre-professional program are eligible to join Les Petits Ballets' Performing Company.
Students from this program have been accepted into professional dance schools as well as university and college dance programs.
Auditions for the 2025-2026 Season
For Dancers Ages 3-7: Please check out our Child Program Page to find classes that will best suit your aspiring young dancer (no audition necessary)!
For Dancers Ages 8+: If you would like to audition for the Les Petits Ballets Pre-Professional Program, please sign up HERE and we will reach out to you soon with an official audition date! If you have any questions, please email us at
Registration for Pre-Professional Program
Registration is open now for current pre-professional students only. If you would like to audition for this program, please sign up HERE. If you have any questions, please email us at
Syllabus & Repertory Program 2024-2025
Click HERE for 2024-2025 Schedule (subject to changes)
**NEW** Conditioning Class for Elementary 5 through Advanced 2 are included in the syllabus package. Conditioning classes help dance students craft a balance between the strength and flexibility required to make ballet movement effortless. The class will use a variety of strength building methods drawing upon Pilates, yoga, exercise ball work, floor barre, and more. PLEASE NOTE: Classes will begin in January 2025 and will run Friday evenings from January 10 - March 28th, 2025 (10 weeks); No classes February 28 or March 14, 2025)
Preparatory 1
Syllabus class: Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
| Preparatory 1 Syllabus | Y25-PP-P1-SY | NCAC | 05 Sep - 29 May | Preparatory 1 | $520.00 | Register |
Preparatory 2
Syllabus class: Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
| Preparatory 2 Syllabus | Y25-PP-P2-SY | NCAC | 05 Sep - 29 May | Preparatory 2 | $520.00 | Register |
Elementary 1
Syllabus classes: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
| Elementary 1 Syllabus | Y25-PP-E1-SY | NCAC | 04 Sep - 28 May | Elementary 1 | $520.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Wednesdays 5:15-6:00pm
| Elementary 1 Repertory | Y25-PP-E1-RP | NCAC | 04 Sep - 28 May | Elementary 1 | $367.00 | Register |
Elementary 3
Syllabus classes: Mondays 5:00-6:00pm, Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
| Elementary 3 Syllabus | Y25-PP-E3-SY | NCAC | 04 Sep - 28 May | Elementary 3 | $948.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm
| Elementary 3 Repertory | Y25-PP-E3-RP | NCAC | 04 Sep - 28 May | Elementary 3 | $367.00 | Register |
Elementary 4
Syllabus classes: Mondays 6:00-7:15pm, Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm
| Elementary 4 Syllabus | Y25-PP-E4-SY | NCAC | 04 Sep - 28 May | Elementary 4 | $1055.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Wednesdays 6:45-7:30pm
| Elementary 4 Repertory | Y25-PP-E4-RP | NCAC | 04 Sep - 28 May | Elementary 4 | $367.00 | Register |
Elementary 5
Syllabus classes: Mondays 5:00-6:15pm, Tuesdays 5:00-6:15pm + Conditioning class (starting Jan 2025): Fridays 5:00-6:00pm
| Elementary 5 Syllabus | Y25-PP-E5-SY | NCAC | 03 Sep - 27 May | Elementary 5 | $1338.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm
| Elementary 5 Repertory | Y25-PP-E5-RP | NCAC | 03 Sep - 27 May | Elementary 5 | $489.00 | Register |
Elementary 6
Syllabus classes: Tuesdays 6:15-8:00pm, Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm + Conditioning class (starting Jan 2025): Fridays 5:00-6:00pm
| Elementary 6 Syllabus | Y25-PP-E6-SY | NCAC | 03 Sep - 29 May | Elementary 6 | $1843.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Tuesdays 5:00-6:15pm
| Elementary 6 Repertory | Y25-PP-E6-RP | NCAC | 03 Sep - 27 May | Elementary 6 | $611.00 | Register |
Intermediate
Syllabus classes: Mondays 6:30-8:30pm, Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm + Conditioning class (starting Jan 2025): Fridays 6:00-7:00pm
| Intermediate Syllabus | Y25-PP-INT-SY | NCAC | 05 Sep - 29 May | Intermediate | $1789.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Saturdays 10:30am-2:30pm
| Intermediate Repertory | Y25-PP-INT-RP | NCAC | 07 Sep - 24 May | Intermediate | $856.00 | Register |
Advanced 1
Syllabus classes: Tuesdays 8:00-9:30pm, Thursdays 8:00-9:30pm + Pointe class: Mondays 8:30-9:30pm + Conditioning class (starting Jan 2025): Fridays 7:00-8:00pm
| Advanced 1 Syllabus | Y25-PP-AV1-SY | NCAC | 03 Sep - 29 May | Advanced 1 | $2141.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Saturdays 10:30am-2:30pm
| Advanced 1 Repertory | Y25-PP-AV1-RP | NCAC | 07 Sep - 24 May | Advanced 1 | $856.00 | Register |
Advanced 2
Syllabus classes: Mondays 7:15-9:30pm, Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm + Conditioning class (starting Jan 2025): Fridays 7:00-8:00pm
| Advanced 2 Syllabus | Y25-PP-AV2-SY | NCAC | 05 Sep - 29 May | Advanced 2 | $2416.00 | Register |
Repertory class: Saturdays 10:30am-2:30pm
| Advanced 2 Repertory | Y25-PP-AV2-RP | NCAC | 07 Sep - 24 May | Advanced 2 | $856.00 | Register |
Ballet Examinations
We value the growth and commitment of our students. We offer Society of Classical Ballet examinations, for students in Elementary 4 and up as a part of our Pre-professional Program. Examinations are held late March / early April each year
Examinations are mandatory for all students enrolled in our Performing Company / Repertory program. All examination fees are non-refundable.
Holidays - No Classes
Click HERE for full 2024-2025 Calendar of Important Dates
| National Day for Truth & Reconciliation | September 30, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving | October 12-14, 2024 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2024 - January 5, 2025 |
| Family Day | February 17, 2025 |
| March Break | March 10-16, 2025 |
| Easter | April 18-21, 2025 |
| Victoria Day | May 17-19, 2025 |
Dress Code
Ballet: Girls/Women
- Plain black leotard; Sleeveless (tank style): Preparatory to Elementary 4. Spaghetti straps: Elementary 5 to Advanced
- Tights without seams in "ballet pink" or the appropriate colour to match one's skin tone (no cut-offs or socks)
- Ballet shoes with elastic in pink or the appropriate colour to match one's skin tone (leather full-sole for Preparatory - Elementary 4 and canvas split-sole for Elementary 5 - Advanced)
- Nude-coloured spaghetti strap bodysuit: for performance; repertory students only
- ALL pointe shoes must be approved by your teacher before sewing on the ribbons and elastics
- Sweatshirts, T-shirts, shorts, and jewellery are not permitted
- Hair must be placed high in a bun. No bangs or loose hair.
Please visit our blog post How to Make a Ballet Bun
Ballet: Boys/Men
- White short sleeve fitted T-shirt or capped sleeve or tank style bodysuit
- Black tights or leggings
- Black ballet shoes with elastic (leather full-sole for Preparatory - Elementary 4 and canvas split-sole for Elementary 5 - Advanced)
The Les Petits Ballets Code of Conduct can be viewed below.
Terms and Conditions of Registration
- All programs are subject to change in date, fee, time and location.
- Cancellations – classes are subject to cancellation due to insufficient registration – if this occurs a full refund will be issued.
- Withdrawals/refunds - no refunds after December 31st except for medical reasons or family transfer. Prior to Dec 31 refunds will be as follows: Prior to Oct 15: 75% of total fees, Oct 16 to Nov 30: 50% of total fees, Dec 1 to Dec 31: 40% of total fees. Prorated refund for Summer registrations; no refund after the first week of classes. Click here to fill and submit the withdrawal form.
- Natural disasters and severe weather events - no refund for classes cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of Les Petits Ballets, including natural disasters, severe weather events, and the closure of the Nepean Creative Arts Centre studios.
- Teacher illness/absence - no refund for classes cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of LPB teachers, including illness and family emergency.
- Attendance policy; - it is the responsibility of the pre-professional student to maintain excellent attendance for all syllabus and repertory classes. If a student cannot attend a class due to illness or family emergency, they / the family must inform the teacher or send an email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible before class. If a dancer does not adhere to this important policy of strict attendance, they may not be permitted to participate in the performance, repertory program, and/or the pre-professional program at the discretion of the Artistic Director and Choreographer. In the event that a student is dismissed from any /all classes of the pre-professional program, fees will be forfeited – no refunds