Canada's National Ballet School
Architecture & Design, Arts & Cultural Centre, Educational Institution, Built in 1800s, Built since 2000
Days Open
Saturday, May 24: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Last admittance: 4:15 pm
Architecture
Year: 1800's
Style: Revival (1800-Early 1900), Modern (1880+)
Original Architect: Unknown
Subsequent Architect(s)/Consultant(s):KPMB and Goldsmith Borghal
Building Description
Canada's National Ballet School's
campus showcases historic, heritage buildings surrounded by modern,
glass structures, allowing the public to witness students dancing in the
light-filled studios fronting onto Jarvis Street. The heritage
buildings were formerly home to CBC radio and Ladies Havergal College
and have been fully restored. The 12 modern studios provide magnificent
training spaces for dance students while the Mona Campbell Town Square
at the heart of the School is frequently used to host events and is the
gathering place for staff, faculty and students alike.
Visitor Experience
Visitors to NBS’ campus will be
guided in small groups around the facilities. Tours begin in the
historic Mona Campbell Square with an introduction to the School and its
compelling combination of heritage and contemporary architecture.
Proceeding to the 6th floor to catch a view of Lake Ontario from the
terrace, visitors will see the studios animated with dance classes as
they make their way back down – peeking across Radio City’s outdoor
public art to the former Ladies Havergal College, now home to NBS
academics. Passing by the wardrobe room, a display will showcase
costumes created onsite for some of the School’s annual Spring Showcase
performances. Pointe shoes and dance wear are available for dancers of
all ages at the School's retail store, The Shoe Room. Lasting
approximately 20 minutes, each tour provides opportunities for
photographs of the architectural facilities.
Tours
Guided tours are offered throughout the day.
Photography / Filming
Interior photography permitted , including tripod
Interior filming not permitted , without tripod
Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement
Architecture & Design, Arts
& Cultural Centre, Educational Institution, Sports & Recreation
Facility, Built 1900 – 1945
Days Open
Saturday, May 24: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Last admittance: 4:30 pm
Sunday, May 25 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Last admittance: 4:30 pm
Architecture
Year: 1930
Style: Modern (1880+)
Original Architect: Unknown
Subsequent Architect(s)/Consultant(s):Philip Beesley
Building Description
Originally built in 1930 as a
workshop for a furniture maker, the original structure is reminiscent of
the period of Bauhaus in its use of geometric shapes using different
coloured bricks. After two extensive renovations, the original walls of
the space and a few of the old industrial windows remain. The original
footprint grew from 9,000 to now 13,700 sq. ft. In 2003, Pia Bouman
School for Ballet and Creative Movement was able to secure a lease and
engage architect Philip Beesley to design the inside of the building. It
now houses four studios, features an ample lobby/gallery, while the
west side of the building is a small black box theater that seats an
audience of 100. Over the 10 years that the school has made 6 Noble St.
its home, it has established itself as an artistic hub in Parkdale that
opens its doors to young dancers, as well as to artists of different
disciplines.
Visitor Experience
Enter though big glass doors and
prepare for a treat in the arts. Tour the lobby/gallery, view the
artwork of local artists. Visit three studios and observe classes in
progress. In studio B there is an opportunity to "join the dance" (open
class for adults and children). Studios C & D allow visitors to
observe rehearsals in progress for the school's annual Let's Dance
Festival. The tour continues to the Scotiabank Studio Theatre to enjoy a
short performance by YMI Dancing, the school's pre-professional youth
company.
Tours
10:30 am, (45 minutes)
11:30 am, (45 minutes)
2:00 pm, (45 minutes)
3:30 pm, (45 minutes)
Photography / Filming
Interior photography permitted , including tripod
Interior filming permitted , including tripod
Other Information
Wheelchair access through rear
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