Open Day for the Primary Education Program of the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp

Open Day – Primary Education Royal Ballet School Antwerp

Would you like to get to know the primary education of the Royal Ballet School Antwerp better? Join us on Sunday, May 31, 2026 for our Open Day!

You are warmly welcome at our location in Prins Dries Primary School (Prinsstraat 24, 2000 Antwerp), where you will get a unique behind-the-scenes look at our programme.

What can you expect?

Open classes and performances
During the open classes in classical and contemporary dance, our students will showcase what they have been working on in recent months. At the end of the day, you can also attend the performance of our after-school programme. In addition, you can discover the work of Jeugd en Dans and take part in a Q&A session.

Daily schedule

Workshops (ages 7–13)
Would you like to dance yourself? Sign up for one of our workshops (€5 per class):

• Floorwork with acrobatic elements
• Pilates
• Jazz

Workshop registration

Book presentation & signing session
Nina Tonoli, soloist with Dutch National Ballet and former student of KBA, presents her book “Diary of a Ballerina.”

Nina takes you behind the scenes of the demanding ballet world — a world where dancers live under constant scrutiny, rehearsals push you to your limits, and there is no room for mistakes if you want to reach the top.

At the same time, the book is a tribute to perseverance and the joy of dance. You’ll read about the quiet triumph after a perfect pas de deux, the strength of routine, and the camaraderie within a corps de ballet. Experience the euphoria as Nina fulfills her childhood dreams, pushes boundaries, and conquers the stage.

A signing session will follow the presentation.
Bring your own copy of the book and have it signed on site!

Register for free via the link below.

Book presentation registration

Atmosphere & refreshments
Throughout the day, you can enjoy drinks and snacks while experiencing the unique atmosphere of our school.