The Coastal Dance Centre Conservatory Program is a comprehensive dance training and performance experience and is carefully and progressively designed to take the student from the earliest stages of intensive training for our students, ages 6 and older, from Primary level, through to the grades and vocational or pre-professional dance training.

Conservatory Program students in the vocational / higher levels are provided with increased performance opportunities, master classes with guest teachers, coaching and participation in elite competitions either as a solo or ensemble competitor, as well as the opportunity to be part of the school’s performing company, Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre.

Conservatory Dance Program students are afforded several opportunities to perform throughout the year. Performance opportunities are based on the interest of the student.

Coastal Dance Centre RAD Ballet students in the Conservatory Program are eligible to participate in the annual Nutcracker production of Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre, Coastal Dance Centre’s official performing company, by auditioning for roles that may be opened up for non-CYBT company members.

When auditioning, it must be noted that Elite Conservatory Program and Junior Conservatory Program students automatically become CYBT company members and will have priority over the non-CYBT company members with regards to casting for roles because Elite Conservatory Program and Junior Conservatory Program students are required and commit to longer rehearsal times, which is a substantial commitment of time and energy.

• The Spring Festival of Dance is Coastal Dance Centre’s annual year-end showcase performance for our dance families and supportive audience members.

• We also have performance opportunities for Elite Conservatory, Junior Conservatory and Competition Team students to participate in various community events and area school events.

• With our Conservatory Dance Program based on a classical ballet foundation and an array of supplemental dance classes, our students have the opportunity to train and prepare for competitions. Our Elite Conservatory and Junior Conservatory students have successfully competed in elite ballet events such as the Youth America Grand Prix, World Ballet Competition, American Ballet Competition, the RAD Dance Challenge, and the Helsinki International Ballet Competition in Finland. Our Competition Team members have competed in competitions such as Encore Dance Competition, Groove, Showstopper, Hollywood Vibe, and Hollywood Dance Jamz.

With a variety of programs and class offerings, we look forward to introducing your children to the wonderful world of dance!