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.
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.
Riho Dantow
Principal Artist & Educator
Riho Ogata
International Competition Judge
Riho Ogata Dantow
Former Principal Dancer