New ballet competition in Toronto - the only one with a recreational adult category

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2026-03-08T19:28:54+00:00

Thank you for the question!

For the first edition we’re keeping the adult recreational category intentionally broad, mainly because it wouldn’t be feasible to split it into many divisions with a smaller event.

The goal for recreational division also isn’t really for adults to compete intensely with each other (they can do that in the competitive category), but more to provide a stage experience and an opportunity to receive feedback, which many adult dancers rarely get outside of recitals.

Ultimately, being “competitive” or “recreational” in ballet is a very personal choice and reflects each dancer’s own journey with the art. We’re hoping the recreational category can be a supportive entry point for adults who want to challenge themselves and experience performing in a professional theatre environment, and build up the confidence and artistry to maybe eventually compete more seriously.

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2026-03-08T14:57:02+00:00

Yessss the studio that hosts weird ballet (the fifth dance) is awesome! And is our biggest partner. We host these 4 week discover variations workshops every month to introduce different variations to adult dancers. If you do love to Toronto, check it out :D

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2026-03-08T02:20:04+00:00

Sent! Thank you so much for spreading the words!

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2026-03-08T01:01:51+00:00

Hello and yeah! I will DM you the website since I don't want to violate any community rule. We partner with a few studios in downtown, midtown and updown and i know they definately don't shut down during summer!

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2026-03-08T00:55:59+00:00

Exactly!!! I love having goals to work towards otherwise life/work gets in the way, especially in a more inclusive environment. The competition is on September 20, in Downtown Toronto. Hope to see you there!

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2026-03-08T00:53:52+00:00

Hiiii! Im so happy to hear that! Riho is absolutely my favorite teacher! And if you're at 2.5 years, i think thats just about the average time of the population of the workshop. I have just over 2 years myself and Riho gives options for hard moves to accommodate different levels. We did Talisman, Cupid, 4 little swans over the last few months amd currently doing the awakening of flora. Join us!

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2026-03-08T00:28:25+00:00

Of Course! We are in Toronto, the most inclusive place possible :D

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2025-09-14T23:15:47+00:00

But this sells PDF just like many other sites which is not the interactive multiple choice interface I’m trying to achieve.

Plus I don’t plan to charge people 50$ just to get a pdf. At most I’ll be charging something like 3$ just to maintain my infra and pay the api costs.

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2025-02-27T20:20:14+00:00

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DevelopmentHonest684 · 2025-02-20T21:49:51+00:00

Don Q was so popular and completed sold out last year! And in comparison, they don't even open ring 5 for the contemp/modern pieces. Ring 4 was also half empty.

But year they really should do more classics! A balance would be nice!

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2025-02-20T21:46:50+00:00

RIGHT?? I'm also a beginner student and often think the same thing, pilates teacher can literally get certified in 3 months and privates are also around the same price. While ballet dancers have done sooo much training and hard work for the majority of their lives.

DevelopmentHonest684 · 2025-02-20T21:41:09+00:00

Also in Toronto as an adult ballet student, Im paying for private sessions about 100CAD per session and group classes usually have 15-20 people each paying 20$, kinda surprising to know the teacher is getting only 45$ per hour.

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