The School of Port City Ballet
Recreational and Pre professional training
Ballet Intensive
Ages 11-18
Aug 19th-24th
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About
The School of Port City Ballet offers a progressive dance program for all ages. Our extended classes allow children to fully immerse themselves in the world of dance.
All dancers experience a multi-faceted schedule of ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, pointe, variations and Progressing Ballet Technique, taught by a faculty of professional dancers and highly skilled teachers. Focus is put on progression through each level of training as your child grows into an inspired artist.
Students partake in yearly examinations, performances and competitions.
Exams, Performances and Competitions
All students will have the opportunity to perform twice a year; once in December and again in May/June. Those who wish to complete their examinations and compete must commit to the full program for their level.
Students have been accepted to The Royal Ballet School, Central School of Ballet, and The National Ballet School of Canada.
The School of Port City Ballet is the affiliate school to Port City Ballet Company, Halifax’s first Ballet Company.
Artistic Director
Nova Johnstone-Davis was the National full scholarship recipient to attend The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. She was also a student of The National Ballet School of Canada, attended pre-professional training at The Westside School of Ballet in Los Angeles and The Halifax Ballet Theatre under Clare Bader. Nova went on to Choreograph and collaborate for Grammy Award Winning performance group, Anuna. She’s performed as a soloist in UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and Toronto. Nova is a member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association.
Exams, Performances and Competitions
All students will have the opportunity to perform twice a year; once in December and again in May/June. Those who wish to complete their examinations and compete must commit to the full program for their level.
Students have been accepted to The Royal Ballet School, Central School of Ballet, and The National Ballet School of Canada.
The School of Port City Ballet is the affiliate school to Port City Ballet Company, Halifax’s first Ballet Company.
Our Programs
Pre Dance (ages 3 & 4) and Junior Divisions (ages 5 & 6)
Our Pre Dancers learn dance foundations through play and creative movement. Our Jr’s take ballet, jazz, modern and learn the fundamentals of dance technique. Pre Dancers and Juniors attend a minimum of 1 day per week for 1.5 hours and have the option for 2 days per week.
Preparatory (7,8 & 9) and Elementary (10,11 & 12) Divisions
At this stage students begin to learn a deeper understanding of technique. Their classes are in ballet, modern, contemporary, contemporary choreography, pre pointe and PBT. Prep students have the option to attend twice per week, Elementary has the option to attend up to three times per week.
Intermediate (ages 13,14 & 15) and Advanced (16, 17 & 18) Divisions
At this stage students are expected to have a strong body awareness, advanced musicality and create plans towards goals. Classes are in ballet, contemporary, pointe, variations, progressing ballet technique and choreography. Intermediate level attends a minimum of twice per week up to four times and Advanced level attends a minimum of three times per week up to five times per week. Each day is 2 hours.
Adult Classes
Whether you’re a beginner who has always wanted to try ballet or you’re returning to the studio as an adult after many years off, we have a mix of classes for you. Based on principles of ballet we focus on musicality, flexibility, strength and grace. Adult classes are paid for by purchasing a 5 class card.
Refine & Define (Ages 12+)
Technique for Competitive Dancers
After working with multiple competitive dance schools Miss Nova has hand selected the classes which have been most beneficial for competition focused dancers. Our technical dance program is designed to sharpen precision, enhance strength, and perfect the technique through strength and stretch training as well as solid ballet technique needed to excel in competitive performances, giving dancers the edge they need to stand out and succeed.
Online Payment & Registration
Prices reflect one term, three months per term
Pre Dance
Ages 3 &4
Pre Dance
5 class Card
Elementary
Ages 10,11 &12
Jr’s
Ages 5 & 6
Intermediate
Ages 13,14 & 15
Preparatory
Ages 7,8 & 9
Advanced
Ages 16,17 & 18
The Ballet Boutique
at The School of Port City Ballet
Purchase dance school uniforms or stop in for a variety of beautiful warmups, shoes, leotards, tights, accessories and gifts. Children’s to Adult sizing.
Need help sewing your first pair of pointe shoes? Make an appointment for your FREE pointe shoe prep and care consult
Photo Copyright Bloch UK
The School of PCB
Land Acknowledgement
The School of Port City Ballet is located on Kjipuktuk/Halifax the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We pay respect to the Indigenous knowledge and the wisdom of the Elders past and present.
Photo Credits
All photos have been taken by:
Emma Campbell Photography
Kerry Dykeman Photography
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Studio address
16 Dentith Road
Spryfield Mall, Lower Level
Unit L102
phone number
(902)240-8501