Where Dancers Flourish
From joyful first classes to serious classical training.
Season 3: 2026/2027 Registration Now Open!
June Recital Tickets
Now on Sale!
This year our Junior & Senior Shows will be held on Saturday June 20th
Junior Show - 2pm
(Pre Primary, Primary, and Level 1)
Senior Show - 7pm
(Level 2+)
Tickets on sale now, see links below to secure your tickets today!
More info about Location & Dress Rehearsals to come soon.
Adult Summer Dance Intensive
Join us for our first annual Adult Dance Intensive, being held this summer at The School of Port City Ballet!
DATES: Aug 8 - 9th 2026
TIMES: 10am - 5pm (Doors open at 9:30am)
LOCATION: 16 Dentith Road, Halifax NS
This weekend-long intensive will be jam-packed with full-day schedules of dance classes & workshops, including:
- Ballet class & conditioning
- Pointe & Pre-pointe classes
- Variations & Repertoire
- Dance photo sessions
- Brunch
- Dance physio & Pilates
& much more!
Open to adult students of any age or level, this two day intensive can be a great opportunity to dive deeper into your dance training, or try for the very first time!
Open Auditions for our Competitive Ballet Team
Introducing our Competitive Ballet Team - Atelier!
A ballet-based program designed to give dancers meaningful performance opportunities while staying true to classical training.
For the 2026/2027 season, our team will participate in 2-3 selected local competitions, with an emphasis on artistry, discipline, and growth. For a small number of dancers, there will also be the opportunity to attend YAGP (Youth America Grand Prix), by invitation and at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Open Auditions:
Ages 9-12
Sunday May 10th 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 13+
Sunday May 10th 3:30pm-5:00pm
In person at 16 Dentith Road, Halifax NS.
Video auditions will also accepted. Please submit a video of yourself doing a plié and tendu exercise at the barre. Upload at the Registration link below or email us at schoolofportcityballet@gmail.com
Summer Dance Intensive
Back by popular demand - our Summer Dance Intensive is back for 2026 at The School of Port City Ballet!
For the serious dancer.
Open to dancers from all locations!
Ages 9+
Our dance intensives are growing with a focus on physio for dance, healthy bodies, ballet technique, contemporary, pointe, variations, and partnering basics. Classes are kept small for individual corrections.
Intensive info:
Dates: Aug 17 - 21st & Aug 24 - 28th
(options for one or two weeks)
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: The School of Port City Ballet: Studios A and B
Register now for Early Bird rates!
Summer Dance Camp
August 10 - 14th, 2026
8:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Ages 5-7
A week filled with arts, dance, crafts, games, and friends!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Body Conditioning at Port City Ballet is one of the most inclusive and empowering forms of exercise. It’s not about achieving a certain body type or fitness level - it’s about building strength, endurance, mobility and resilience that supports you in every stage of life.
Accessible for All Ages with the below benefits
Core stability
Muscular Endurance
Cardiovascular Health
Coordination and balance
Injury resilience
Falls prevention and balance
Enhance posture
No dance experience required. Sign up to purchase your 5 class card Your first class is on us!
Find The Right Class
Ages 3-4
This special class is designed for young children to explore movement, music, and imagination in a nurturing and playful environment. Through storytelling, gentle structure, and creative play, students begin developing coordination, confidence, and a love of movement.
Ages 5-6
This magical class combines imagination with the foundations of classical ballet in an encouraging environment. Students start to learn structure, continue to develop coordination, and start to learn the fundamentals required to help them grow and learn safely.
Ages 7-9
Here we start to focus on strengthening and lengthening while continuing to build the foundations of ballet. Students are encouraged to develop artistry and presentation. Class sizes are purposefully kept small for individual attention and corrections
Ages 10-12
Level 2 continues to deepen artistry and technique with a focus on proper alignment and injury prevention. Classes are kept small for individual attention and specific corrections.
Pre Professional Training
Our Pre Professional Ballet Program is one of a kind in Nova Scotia, training dancers with the highest quality dance education in a calm and focused environment. This program is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in the dance field and is by audition only. Register directly with the school only.
Ages 13+
In Levels 3-5, dancers focus on achieving higher levels of technical precision while developing greater strength, control, and refinement. At this stage, students deepen their commitment and expand their repertoire.
Adult Classes
Our adult beginner ballet is a beautiful way to exercise while exploring the joy of classical music and movement through dance. With a focus on foundations, there are program options for new or returning to ballet. Our adult dancers are encouraged in a safe, fun, and engaging environment.
At The School of Port City Ballet we are dedicated to the individual dancer, supporting their strengths and goals towards becoming the artists they wish to be in our beautiful studios. Our programs are taught by a faculty of certified teachers and guest artists who have studied the best available and updated programs for dancers health and growth. This creates a one of a kind environment where our studio feels like a second home to all of our students. Students are supported by registered professionals in the fields of Sports Psychology, Social Work, Physiotherapists, Pilates Trainers, and Nutritionists helping to grow a well-rounded, educated, and informed dancer of today.
Testimonials
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School of PCB is an incredible environment for dancers and their families. Miss Lesley greets everyone warmly and Miss Nova is so attentive to every dancer and ensures the classes are kept small for individual attention. We love going to PCB
Hannah Spence - Ballet Mom
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Miss Nova is very knowledgable and passionate about ballet, and she really invests in her students. She knows the importance of proper form and training and makes every effort to engage even the youngest of students in this beautiful art form
Darcy Gillis - Ballet Mom
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I love the individual attention I get from Miss Nova. Being able to learn in a soothing, calming environment is so nice
Alexa - Dance Student
