Competition Overview

Experience a world-class ballet competition where every participant takes the stage. Prix du Canada offers a supportive, inspiring platform for dancers of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their artistry through live performance.

Competition Divisions

Our five divisions ensure every dancer performs alongside peers at a similar stage in their ballet journey. Male and female dancers are equally celebrated in all divisions.

Ages 7-9 Division

Ages 7–9

Young beginners • Foundational movements & joy

Ages 10-12 Division

Ages 10–12

Developing technique • Building stage confidence

Ages 13-16 Division

Ages 13–16

Advanced students • Classical variations

Ages 17+ Competitive Division

Ages 17+ Competitive

Pre-professional • Elite technique & artistry

Adult Recreational Division

Adult Recreational

All ages • Pointe & soft shoes welcome

Performance Experience

Every dancer performs a solo variation up to 2 minutes long on our professional stage. All participants receive optional personalized feedback from our distinguished panel of ballet educators and performers.

Everyone Performs

We believe every dancer deserves their moment in the spotlight. No eliminations, no cuts—everyone who registers gets their time on stage to share their artistry with our audience.

Professional Environment

Our distinguished panel provides encouraging, constructive feedback while maintaining the highest standards. We celebrate effort, growth, and the courage to perform.

Registration Timeline

Your roadmap to Prix du Canada 2026 in Toronto.

Aug 2025

Pre-Registration

Interest & early discounts

Jan 2026

Early Bird

Special pricing opens

Mar 2026

Official Registration

All remaining spots

Jul 1, 2026

Deadline

Final registration

Aug 2026

Competition!

Workshops & Gala

Distinguished Judging Panel

Our panel comprises accomplished ballet professionals who bring decades of performance, teaching, and competition experience to provide meaningful feedback for every participant.

Judge Riho Dantow

Riho Dantow

Principal Artist & Educator

Judge Riho Ogata

Riho Ogata

International Competition Judge

Judge Riho Ogata Dantow

Riho Ogata Dantow

Former Principal Dancer