The National Ballet School of Canada is a classical ballet school located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Along with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, it is one of the leading ballet schools in Canada and one of the most renowned internationally. Many graduates achieve employment with professional ballet companies around the world, most notably with the National Ballet of Canada.
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