Professional Training Program

About the Program

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM 2025-2026!

The Professional Training Program is designed for gifted dancers ages 6–19 (Grades 1–12) as of September 2025.

This program offers age-appropriate, internationally benchmarked training that integrates Vaganova Method classical technique with SCB’s holistic approach to dancer development. Students gain valuable exposure to the professional dance world and are supported in building a long-term career path.

Training includes:

SCB Technique & Classical Ballet (core curriculum based in the Vaganova Method, with instruction in ABT and French methods)
Versatile Dance Disciplines including Contemporary, Jazz, and Modern
Specialized Studies such as Character, Variations, and Pas de Deux (where applicable)
Conditioning & Alignment Training to support healthy dancer development Graduates of this program have been offered professional contracts, scholarships, and placements in elite schools and companies around the world. Students are mentored to pursue careers in dance or gain university placements, depending on their individual goals.

FULL-TIME TRAINING PROGRAM

By invitation only following acceptance into the Professional Training Program. Students are selected from the Professional Training Program. This program is intended for those pursuing a career in classical ballet and/or participating in international competitions. Students have the flexibility to complete academics either on-site at SCB or remain enrolled at their current school. This allows families to choose the best academic path while fully supporting the dancer’s training goals. The program is highly recommended for dancers with professional aspirations.

Training Hours

Monday–Friday: 1:30pm – 3:45pm & 4:45pm – 7:45pm
Saturday: Preparatory/Elementary: 10:00 - 1:00pm | Intermediate/Senior: 11:30 - 2:30pm

PART-TIME TRAINING PROGRAM

By audition only. This flexible program is for students who wish to train at a high level but attend fewer weekly hours. To participate in shows, exams, or competitions, students must meet minimum training requirements based on their division. Students may choose to augment their program by joining early start classes beginning at 1:30pm on one to five days per week.

Core Training Hours

Monday–Friday: 4:45pm – 7:45pm
Saturday: Preparatory/Elementary: 10:00 - 1:00pm | Intermediate/Senior: 11:30 - 2:30pm

Mandatory for Show Participation: Thursday & Saturday

Optional Add-On Hours

Classical & SCB Technique: Monday–Friday: 1:30pm – 3:45pm

Conditioning: Monday–Friday: 4:00-4:45pm

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Preparatory Division, For students entering Grades 1–4
A specialized three-year program focused on conditioning, alignment, musicality, and foundational technique to prepare for the rigor of professional training.

Elementary Division, For students entering Grades 4–6, Vaganova Years 0–2 Focuses on clean classical coordination, musicality, strength, and posture, with continued emphasis on port de bras, placement, and the development of refined movement.

Intermediate Division, For students entering Grades 7-9 Vaganova Years 3-5
Builds on classical vocabulary, épaulement, speed, precision, and musical nuance while developing pre-professional presence and control.

Senior Division, For students entering Grades 10-12, Vaganova Years 6-8 Focuses on complex movement patterns, increased virtuosity, pointe work, and pre-professional performance expectations. Students should have a strong foundation and be confident en pointe.

Graduate Division, Ages 17+ (Grade 12 or Post-Secondary)
Bridges the gap between student and professional. Designed for dancers with strong classical technique and pointe work who are actively preparing for auditions, careers, or elite post-secondary placement. Includes professional development and career mentorship, with a unique opportunity for advanced dancers: if accepted into the second year of the Graduate Division, the dancer will receive a full scholarship

About Dance Mentoring by Greta

Dance Mentoring by Greta is a comprehensive, one-on-one mentorship program that provides the support, expertise, artistic direction and opportunities that will help dancers enjoy a long and successful career. The first-of-its-kind program is designed to offer expert advice and coaching to guide, inspire and empower dancers to achieve their goals. Through a customized mentorship program, Ms. Hodgkinson is giving students the tools to get to that next level and achieve what they want in their take control of their dance careers.

Greta Hodgkinson OOnt, Artist-in-Residence at The National Ballet of Canada, is a private coach, teacher and mentor. Ms. Hodgkinson is one of Canada’s most treasured and celebrated dance artists. A career of rare distinction, she was a frequent guest artist with major ballet companies around the world and has inspired a legacy of roles created on her by some of the world’s top choreographers.