The Quinte Ballet School of Canada is one of Canada’s top-5 full-time professional ballet Schools, based in Belleville, Ontario. Led by Artistic Director John Ottmann, QBSC provides an innovative and versatile dance curriculum, which is grounded in classical ballet technique. QBSC is dedicated to providing an inspiring, challenging and supportive environment that nurtures talented young people to become world-class professional dancers. Graduates perform in major Canadian and international dance companies.

Our School offers the highest calibre of dance training to students through three programs of instruction:

Professional Training Program - Full-time program for aspiring professional dancers

Umbrella Dance Program - Evening and weekend program providing quality instruction to recreational dancers 

Summer Dance two programs: The Professional Intensive Program for aspiring professional students and the Open Program for any and all recreational dancers.

Our Vision

To support young dancers to become inspired, intelligent, creative artists who are well-equipped to flow into professional dance companies.

To provide opportunities for recreational dancers from children to adults to experience and express the joy of dance.

Our Promise

If you have the talent, drive and determination to become a professional dancer, we will provide you with innovative training, connect you to the dance world and support you every step of the way to become the dancer you want to be.

If you have the desire to dance we will provide you with quality recreational instruction and make available a variety of classes to enable you to learn from the best.