Halifax Ballet Theatre is committed to establishing a professional ballet company of the highest calibre. The Halifax Ballet Theatre believes that the same standard of training that applies to a prospective professional dancer should apply to all students. To this end, the school follows the teaching and traditions of the great masters of ballet.

  • Small classes allow more attention to individual students
  • The eclectic training which students of our school receive is intended to give them the background necessary to become members of our future company or other already established companies
  • As performance in an integral part of dance education our students perform annually.
  • Halifax Ballet Theatre intends to continue it’s history of bringing distinguished artists and teachers to Halifax for the benefit of our students and the community.
An education in dance is priceless.

While not all our students will go on to pursue a career in dance, the discipline they acquire in classical ballet training helps them excel in other areas and gives them a life long appreciation of the arts.


The Halifax Ballet Theatre offers classes at every level, from pre-school to adult.
  • Kinderdance: Creative movement classes based in classical ballet for pre-school children ages 4-6. Offered at three levels based on age.
  • Pre-Ballet: Introducing children ages 7-9 to ballet. Offered at two levels.
  • Ballet I-IV: general division for students ages 9-17 *
  • Intensive I-IV: Pre-Professional Training Program for serious students, ages 7-19
  • Adult Ballet: Beginner (two levels), Intermediate and Advanced *
* some cross over between higher levels in Ballet and Intensive


In addition to our Pre-Professional Training Program we are offering a work study program for two graduates of recognized dance schools. These individuals will continue their training with our faculty as well as assisting with the teaching of younger students. These trainees will form the seed for the Halifax Ballet Theatre’s performing company.

This year we are introducing a number of new programs including:

Intermediate Modern
This technique class will explore the fundamental principles of the contemporary dance techniques developed by Martha Graham and Jose Limon. Incorporating breath, fall/recovery, contraction/release, spiral, and opposition; you will move bigger and grow taller than ever before. Taught by Sally Morgan.

Pilates
taught by Susan Cook.

Stretch and Strength
Using influences of Sivananda Yoga, Pilates, release and core conditioning this meditative yet challenging class will help you kickstart your body for the day. Taught by Sally Morgan.

Modern Composition
taught by Susan Barratt.