nboc2 Apprentice Programme

This repertoire ratio is an AI estimate based on productions and season programmes published on official pages. It is not an officially announced figure and may differ from what is actually staged. Always confirm with the official source.

Eligibility requirements

The 2027/28 nboc2 Apprentice Programme is designed for recent graduates of professional ballet training institutions who are interested in pursuing a career with The National Ballet of Canada. Apprentices are typically between 17 and 21 years of age. Applicants must be dancers with strong, classical ballet technique and have performing experience with a professional company. Auditions are by invitation only.

Age requirements

Apprentices are typically between 17 and 21 years of age.

Required materials

Video: A YouTube or Vimeo link with no introduction or elaborate editing. Female applicants should perform in a leotard and tights; male applicants should wear close-fitting dance attire. The video should include: A short classical variation drawn from the standard repertoire, performed in pointe shoes by female applicants. A short contemporary variation demonstrating a range of movement distinct from the classical variation. This may be drawn from repertoire, phrases from classwork or an applicant-created work. CV: A .pdf, .doc or .docx file that includes your email address, postal address, height, date of birth, citizenship, training and performance experience. Headshot. Dance photos: Two to three dance photos in .pdf format that clearly show the dancer’s body proportions and line. Whenever possible, video footage should be filmed at a distance that allows the dancer to be clearly seen. Performance footage is acceptable provided it is high quality and filmed closely enough to clearly show the applicant.

Required documents

CV: A .pdf, .doc or .docx file that includes your email address, postal address, height, date of birth, citizenship, training and performance experience. Headshot. Dance photos: Two to three dance photos in .pdf format that clearly show the dancer’s body proportions and line.

Method

Ballet Company Website

Application instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials: Video: A YouTube or Vimeo link with no introduction or elaborate editing. Female applicants should perform in a leotard and tights; male applicants should wear close-fitting dance attire. The video should include: A short classical variation drawn from the standard repertoire, performed in pointe shoes by female applicants. A short contemporary variation demonstrating a range of movement distinct from the classical variation. This may be drawn from repertoire, phrases from classwork or an applicant-created work. CV: A .pdf, .doc or .docx file that includes your email address, postal address, height, date of birth, citizenship, training and performance experience. Headshot Dance photos: Two to three dance photos in .pdf format that clearly show the dancer’s body proportions and line.

Application form

Open Official Application Form Opens the company’s official application form.