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Ballet BC Spring Intensive
Ballet BC Spring Intensive
Ballet BC’s inaugural Spring Intensive offers a five-day intensive of skills-based classes designed to offer participants a deep dive into the practice of contemporary dance. Auditions are now open, and close on February 4, 2026 at 6pm PT.
The 2026 Spring Intensive will place a strong emphasis on the development of individual artistry. Participants will engage deeply with solo material drawn from Ballet BC’s acclaimed repertoire, offering a unique opportunity to explore the company’s distinctive choreographic languages. Through this process, dancers will be encouraged to cultivate a personal voice within the movement—developing not only technical precision but also a nuanced sense of expression, interpretation, and presence.
By working intimately with solos, dancers will gain insight into what it means to fully embody a role, make artistic choices, and shape a performance that reflects their individuality. The intensive will also explore concepts such as spatial awareness and emotional authenticity. Ultimately, this immersive experience is designed to empower dancers to connect more deeply with their work and to bring a heightened sense of self to the stage.
The Ballet BC Spring Intensive is for pre-professional and professional dancers aged 15-22 who are eager to refine and develop specific skills required in a professional dance company setting, including improvisational techniques and fluidity in floor work.
In order to be considered for Ballet BC’s Spring Intensive, applicants should submit a video of their own improvisation between 90 and 120 seconds long, showcasing a number of contrasting styles.
Applications open: January 19, 2026
Applications close: February 4, 2026
Acceptance announcement: Late February
March 16-20 2026 at Ballet BC on Granville Island. Daily schedules will be shared with accepted participants in March.
Ballet BC’s beautiful 18,000 sq ft home on Vancouver’s Granville Island, the city’s premier arts and culture community located on the water at False Creek in the heart of the city.
Ballet BC Spring Intensive participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation while in Vancouver.
The program tuition is $850 + GST. Payment will be required upon acceptance to the program.
Spring Intensive students will have the opportunity to work alongside current Ballet BC company dancers, schedule to be announced to the accepted dancers.
