What classes and programs do you offer?

We offer professional and recreational ballet programs, along with summer programs, and opportunities through our competition team and pre-comp team.

Where can I find your class schedule and key dates?

You can view our schedule and important dates online, including details for programs and teams.

How do I register or join?

You can register through our professional program registration or recreational registration pages, and you can also check summer program options for the upcoming season.

Niagara Ballet School | Contemporary Dance in St. Catharines

Niagara Ballet School, founded by director Chelsea Wainwright, is a prestigious ballet school located in St. Catharines. The school began its annual performance of “The Nutcracker” in 2014, and the training program was implemented in 2016. Officially opened in 2018, Niagara Ballet School has quickly become Niagara's leading ballet school, offering top-notch training and performance opportunities to students of all ages and levels.

The curriculum at Niagara Ballet School has been certified and approved by the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow. Students at the school have won several awards and scholarships at the Youth America Grand Prix and have been accepted into some of the world's most esteemed ballet schools, including the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, Paris Opera Ballet, The Royal Ballet in England, and many more.

Niagara Ballet School offers classes for students of all ages and levels, from recreational to professional, primary to adult. The professional training program is designed for dancers looking to train at an elite level with qualified professional teachers. Students in this program have the opportunity to perform in three annual school performances and can also join the school's competition team.

For dancers looking to dance for the love of it and have fun, Niagara Ballet School offers a recreational training program. Dancers in this program have the option to perform in three performances throughout the year. The school also offers classes such as Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Modern, Character, Variations, Contemporary, Jazz, and Conditioning.

Niagara Ballet School also offers programs for younger dancers, including a Primary Recreational Program for ages 3-5 and an Elementary Recreational Program for ages 6-8. The school's classes, such as Ballet, Acro Dance, Stretch & Strength, and HipHop, cater to dancers of all levels and interests.

With a focus on elite ballet education and professional performance opportunities, Niagara Ballet School is proud to be Niagara's leading ballet school. Follow them on Instagram for more updates and information. Register today to experience the world-class training and performance opportunities at Niagara Ballet School.