Parents & Mini
Parent-Child Ballet Class
for Ages 18 - 36 Months
This class introduces children to dance, music, and movement in a warm and nurturing environment. Through games, songs, and age-appropriate activities, little dancers develop their motor skills, coordination, and confidence while sharing a special bonding experience with their parent.
45 to 60 minute classes – once per week - Saturdays or Sundays
Creative Movement I (3 year olds) &
Creative Movement II (4 year olds)
An introduction to the world of dance through play, music, and movement exploration. Students develop coordination, musicality, and imagination while discovering the foundations of movement expression.
45-minute classes – once per week - Saturdays or Sundays
Pre-Ballet I (5 year olds) &
Pre-Ballet II (6 year olds)
This class introduces students to the foundations of classical ballet technique in a structured, engaging, and age-appropriate environment. Through fun and progressive exercises, children develop coordination, musicality, posture, and discipline while discovering the joy of learning ballet.
45 to 60 minute classes – once per week - Saturdays or Sundays
Pre-Ballet 2 PLUS
This complementary class to our Pre-Ballet 2 program is designed for students who would like additional training and learning opportunities. With a special focus on choreography and stage performance, dancers will have the chance to experience their first dance competition. Students enrolled in this class will represent the school at the Candance competition in Laval (March 18-21, 2027). Competition fees are included in the class tuition.
1 hour class – Friday evenings, in addition to the Pre-Ballet 2 program
© Wendy Longlade
Ballet Program (ages 7 and up)
Designed for students aged 7 and up, these classes build a strong technical foundation through the progressive study of classical ballet. Students further develop coordination, posture, musicality, flexibility, and artistic discipline in a structured and inspiring environment under the guidance of highly qualified teachers.
1 to 1.5 hour classes – 2 to 3 times/week - weeknight evenings
© Wendy Longlade
Enriched Ballet Program
(by invitation or evaluation)
The Enriched stream provides a framework within which young dancers who show exceptional promise can train more intensively alongside other dancers of their level. The goal of the Enriched stream is to develop a team of strong dancers who can represent Ballet Ouest and to offer our most promising young dancers a more intensive and challenging program that will inspire them to achieve their potential.
0.75 to 1.5 hour classes – 4 to 6 times/week - weeknight evenings and Saturdays
Adult Ballet Classes
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Beginner Ballet: A lively and comfortable atmosphere welcomes beginner students, who have never practiced ballet before.
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Intermediate Ballet: This class is for those with some previous training, interested in challenging themselves and improving their technique.
1.25 hour class – Tuesday and Thursday evening, Wednesday morning
Aging Well with Exercise and Relaxation
Stay active, mobile, and confident with this gentle full-body exercise program designed to support healthy aging. Classes focus on improving range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and everyday function through safe, effective exercises and relaxation techniques.
The course is taught by Beverly Colbeck, Physiotherapist, a renowned instructor who has been teaching this program locally for over 20 years.
Classes take place in the studios of École de Ballet Ouest at Plaza Pointe-Claire, with convenient elevator access.
Suitable for a variety of fitness levels, exercises are done sitting, standing, and lying down (optional). Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat.
1.5 hour class – Monday morning
École de Ballet Ouest de Montréal
269 boul. St. John, studio 218
Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 3J1
(514) 783-1245
reception@balletouest.com
