Owen Simmons

Owen balances full-time academic studies at the Royal St. George College in Toronto, Canada, with dance training at The School of Cadence Ballet, where he has pursued his love of dance since age seven.

Owen loves the opportunities dance has provided to perform and make friends around the world. Memorable experiences include solo performances at YAGP’s 25th Anniversary Gala in New York City in 2024 and YAGP Gala in Milan in 2025, and summer intensives at The Royal Ballet School, Paris Opera Ballet School, Boys Ballet Summer Intensive and Princess Grace Academy.

Owen has received multiple awards for classical and contemporary dance, including the Primary Grand-Prix Award at 2023 ADC IBC finals, the Hope Award at YAGP Toronto in 2024, the Hope Award at the 2024 YAGP finals, the Youth Grand Prix Award at YAGP Toronto in 2025, and Top 12 in his first year as a Junior Male at the 2025 YAGP finals. Owen has also received scholarships from prestigious schools, including Princess Grace Academy, John Cranko School, K-Ballet Academy, European School of Ballet, Houston Ballet Academy and National Ballet of Canada.

When not studying or dancing, Owen loves to cook, play sports, guitar, sing and spend time with his older sister and fellow dancer, Natalie.

On being named a Royal Ballet School International Scholar:

I am overjoyed and grateful to be part of The Royal Ballet International Scholars Programme. I loved the training I previously received at The Royal Ballet School’s summer intensive and masterclasses, so the opportunity to learn regularly from the Artistic team while at home is priceless! I am deeply thankful to The Royal Ballet School, my dedicated and talented teachers at The School of Cadence Ballet, and my endlessly supportive family for making this dream a reality.