The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School is a dance training institution founded in 1939 in downtown Winnipeg, Canada.
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School was founded in 1939 and is a cornerstone of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The school welcomes dancers of all ages, abilities, and aspirations, offering training in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Recreational Division welcomes children, teens, and adults of all abilities and experience levels. The Professional Division is designed for aspiring dancers and dance educators pursuing professional training and post-secondary opportunities. It offers classical ballet training complemented by contemporary movement, wellness education, performance experience, and academic partnerships.
The school's facility is located in downtown Winnipeg at 380 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4K2, Canada. The campus features 11 professional studios, including a flexible performance space that transforms into a theatre seating up to 200 audience members. The attached Student Living Centre provides a safe, supportive home for students from across Canada and around the world.
Admission to the Professional Division is through the RWB School Professional Division audition. Over 1,000 students are enrolled each year, and $200K in scholarships are awarded annually.