We respectfully acknowledge the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T'enneh, on whose land we live, work and play.
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UNESCO Certification
The Northern Institute of Dance's program is certified by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), ensuring a high standard of educational excellence and cultural enrichment.
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Collaboration with Brazil Company Promodanca
The Northern Institute of Dance has partnered with Promodanca from Brazil, led by director Mauricio, to create a unique international exchange program. This collaboration allows advanced dancers from the Northern Institute to train and perform in Brazil while bringing talented Brazilian dancers to Prince George. It enhances professional skills and fosters cross-cultural learning, enriching the global ballet community.
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Registered Charity
The Northern Institute of Dance, a registered charity in Prince George, BC, provides high-quality training and professional opportunities for young dancers, regardless of their financial background. The institute funds essential resources like theater rentals, costumes, and international exchange programs, promoting cultural exchange and community engagement. Through generous donations, it continues to nurture aspiring dancers and enrich the local and global dance communities.
If you're passionate about ballet, please send us a message, and we will assist you in signing up. We offer programs starting from age 4.
Training the next generation
Dancers who have trained with us have entered world-renowned ballet schools and companies.
Recently, Nina Marom was accepted into the full-year program of the National Ballet of Canada in 2022. Moreover, Sylvie Swanson has been selected for the National Ballet School summer program in 2024. She will also represent Canada in the World Ballet competition scheduled to be held in Orlando, Florida in April 2024.
Our Story
The Northern Institute of Dance (NID), located in Prince George, BC, is a prestigious ballet school dedicated to fostering professional-level dancers. NID offers high-quality training, focusing on building professional productions within the northern BC community. The institute supports dancers through various programs, including opportunities to work with the junior company Promodanca in Brazil and perform with professional dancers. Led by two professional dancers, NID combines technical excellence with a commitment to community enrichment and artistic development.
