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Take a trip to Verona! Step into the world of Romeo & Juliet and explore sections of this romantic ballet set to Prokofiev’s unforgettable score. Each class begins with a ballet warm-up at the barre, followed by centre work designed to develop the sequencing, musicality, and patterning needed for the choreography. We’ll also use music from the ballet to set the mood and get into the Romeo & Juliet spirit before diving into the repertoire. Come ready to fall in love with the ballet - (Spoiler, no deaths at the end! )
Open to all levels. Gentlemen are welcome. Pointe shoes are optional.
When: Sundays, Sep 27th - November 22nd (no class on Oct 11th for Thanksgiving)
Where: The Fifth’s Main Studio
366 Adelaide East | Unit 120 | Inside parking lot
Time:4:00pm-6:30pm
Investment: $263+HST
What to expect
You'll train like a professional dancer preparing a ballet for stage—not just learning steps, but living inside one of the most beloved ballets in the classical repertoire.
Each 2.5-hour session follows the rhythm of a real rehearsal day with a ballet company: a complete barre and centre warm-up to prepare the body, build technique and musicality, followed by an extended repertoire rehearsal where you'll learn, workshop and perform two iconic moments from Romeo & Juliet.
What you'll learn:
Mercutio, Benvolio & Romeo — The macho and camaraderie of Verona's young men. Expect brisk, precise footwork, playful character work, and the kinetic energy of male friendship onstage. This is where technique meets personality.
Juliet's Friends & the Dance with Lilies — Lyrical, shimmering, and deceptively demanding. You'll work through Prokofiev's sweeping score while developing the delicate musicality and group cohesion that makes this section so memorable.
What happens over 8 weeks:
You begin by immersing yourself in the movement vocabulary and the story's plot and emotional landscape, understanding why these characters move the way they do. As the weeks progress, you refine the material, layering in stylistic detail and character intention. You'll build the stamina to run both pieces back-to-back, discovering the nuance between them. By the final sessions, you're not just executing choreography—you're performing it.
This series is for dancers who want to sink into their technique, play with artistry, and leave each week feeling like they've actually danced—not just taken a class.
FAQs
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Not at all. This series is open to all levels. You'll be guided through the movement vocabulary and style from the ground up, so whether it's your first time learning choreography or your 10th, you'll have what you need to feel confident in the material.
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No. Pointe shoes are optional. Everything can be done in flat shoes, and you'll still get the full experience of the series.
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Life happens—come to the classes you can. That said, the series is designed as a progressive journey, so the more consistently you attend, the more you'll get out of it, especially as we build toward running both pieces back-to-back.
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Both. The warm-up builds strength and technique, and the rehearsal develops stamina, musicality and performance quality. You'll leave feeling rewarded and inspired.
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Definitely! We can help you register even once the series starts. Email us at info@thefifthdance.com to secure your spot before the second week of the series!
Please note that registration covers the full 8-week series as a complete journey. Fees are not prorated for late signups or missed classes, and we're unable to offer retroactive credits or refunds for sessions not attended. If you join after the start date, you'll be welcomed into the remaining classes at the full series rate.
About Nicole
Nicole Prefontaine is a ballet dancer and educator with extensive training in both classical and contemporary dance forms. She completed the Teacher Training Program at Canada's National Ballet School, where she studied R.A.D., Cecchetti, N.B.S. Curriculum, music, anatomy, and conditioning. A former scholarship student at the San Francisco Ballet School, she performed in ballets such as George Balanchine’s Serenade, Kenneth Macmillan’s Soiree Musicale, and Helgi Tomasson’s Handel Celebrations.
Her short-term training includes participation in prestigious programs like the Orsolina 28 Juliano Nunes Creation Week in Italy, the Paris Opera Ballet Cross Threads Summer Program, Pro Arte Danza in Toronto, and workshops with renowned companies such as American Ballet Theatre and Forsythe Technologies. Nicole has also choreographed multiple contemporary solos for young dancers participating in the Youth America Grand Prix. She currently teaches at Canada's National Ballet School, where she shares her expertise and passion for dance with the Toronto dance community.