This exceptional program has been thoughtfully created to give students the opportunity to combine their artistic training with on-site, accredited private school academic programing. January starts our new 10 and 12 week preschool sessions - a great way to try us out! His award-winning choreographic work have been presented internationally, most notably in various cities across Canada and Japan. Why UCalgary? Maria CrothersMr. 2nd Floor, West Annex906 -12 Avenue SWCalgary, AB, CanadaT2R 1K7, Copyright Kevin KongMs. In 1983 she joined London City Ballet, and then West Australian Ballet in 1987 as a principal dancer. We also provide recreational programming, welcoming all ages in Calgary and Edmonton to learn ballet. Alberta Ballet Schools residence is on its own private floor in Mount Royal Universitys West Residence. Audition to train with Alberta Ballet School this coming summer or to join us for the 2023-2024 school year. Alberta Ballet School | All Rights Reserved. Audition to train with Alberta Ballet School this coming summer or to join us for the 2023-2024 school year. Margaret DalwoodMs. LEARN HOW 2023 National Audition Tour Candice Beermann, Academic PrincipalMs. Effective communication and people skills, with a proven ability to develop rapport and mentoring relationships. Ms. Gurung holds a BA in Sociology and a MA in English Literature from Tribhuvan University and was a radio presenter in Pokhara, where she focused her program content on the empowerment of women and ethic minorities. Kalpanas experience educating young students led to her development as a youth program coordinator in the non-profit sector where she planned and managed the administration of vocational programs for socially underprivileged youth. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and speak and hear. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. It was at this time that he created many major works for the company including childrens ballets. She joins the creative services team with a background in website content management and coding. Alberta Ballet School is pleased to feature our talented faculty. Residence provides the perfect balance of structured supervision, community-focussed culture, and rest, relaxation, and recovery. Alberta Ballet is committed to an inclusive workplace culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. In 2004, Ms. Dalwood founded Cecchetti Dance Theatre in Edmonton, and directed the school until 2014, before joining Alberta Ballet. Alberta Ballet, which opened its 39th season this week with a new version of Romeo and Juliet, operates on $6.5 million a year. Matthew KallioMr. These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . Hours of work will require regular evening and weekend work, overnights, and most national holidays. In 2000, Ms. Tait was appointed Resident Guest Teacher with the Singapore Dance Theatre and also taught at LaSalle University SIA as teacher and assessor. In 2000, Ms. Tait was appointed Resident Guest Teacher with the Singapore Dance Theatre and also taught at LaSalle University SIA as teacher and assessor. Emily NotonMs. Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate is preferred. Ballet offers a festival of brand-new dances. Fournier has danced leading roles in almost every major ballet in the classical repertoire: Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Myrtha in Giselle, Swanhilda in Coppelia, Kitri in Don Quixote Act III, Nikiya in La Bayadere, the Sylph in La Sylphide, and Pas de Six in Napoli. Publicly funded institutions Private career colleges Faith based institutions Flight schools Language programs and schools Professional schools Contact Connect with the International Education and Intergovernmental Coordination Branch: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Email: international.ed@gov.ab.ca Alberta Ballet is one of Canada's premier dance companies and grounds its artistic vision in a commitment to unparalleled productions that thrill and inspire audiences. After returning to Canada, Ms. Dalwood taught in the Royal Winnipeg Ballets Professional Teacher Training Program, as well as the Senior Ballet Levels for their Intensive Program from 1998 2004. Thank you, Graham, for being an example to all dancers and amazing support to our team and to every student. He finished his training with a full scholarship at the Russian University of Theatre Arts. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you follow your dreams! Past Artistic Director of The Cecchetti Society of Southern Africa, she holds The Enrico Cecchetti Mabel Ryan Medal, Enrico Cecchetti Diploma and Fellowships of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing London [ISTD] and Royal Society for the Arts. M. Tatyana CarrMr. Nathalie holds her Licentiate Certificate with Cecchetti Canada, gained under the mentorship of Nancy Kilgour, who is a recipient of the Order of Canada. Becoming Head of Residence in 2017, Kalpana is passionate about making our students feel at home while in residence in every possible way. Ana LiemannMs. Being odd or different sometimes worked in his favor but just as often it was the source of pain. Alberta Ballet School is proud to be the best one of the best ballet schools in the world and thats in large part to our incredible Professional Division team. We have proudly served the province since 1966, bringing dance to tens of thousands of Albertans each year, and were preparing to embark on a renewed commitment to share more dance with more Albertans. In his spare time, Jonathan smiles when he is outside! Since 2018, Nathalie has held the role of The Nutcracker Children Cast Rehearsal Director for Alberta Ballet in Calgary. Sound time-management and prioritization skills. In 1973, he joined Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet (now Birmingham Royal Ballet), where he was a soloist and principal dancer. To assist students with studying and academic work with instruction from the academic staff. Aram Manukyan began his ballet training at Armenian Choreography Academy where he studied the Vaganova method under Rafael Avnikian and Maxim Martirosian. Recently, she was hired by Alberta Ballet School and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks as a character and ballet teacher. Graham McKelvie, Head of Contemporary DanceMs. To assist in the supervision of meals and clean up. Ms. Ashley McNeil, Director, Alberta Ballet SchoolMs. David Poole, late artistic director and ballet master Daniel Rajna, former principal Phyllis Spira, prima ballerina assoluta Frank Staff Brooke Lynn Hytes, runner-up on the eleventh season of Rupaul's Drag Race Guest artists [ edit] These have included the following dancers: Petrus Bosman Desmond Doyle Thomas Edur Margot Fonteyn Carla Fracci On the academic front, our Professional Division students receive academic oversight from our Academic Principal, Ms. Candice Beermann, who brings a unique perspective as an academic administrator with an extensive background in ballet. When Matthew tragically died in 1998 Graham had fortunately already found dance or as Graham says dance had already found him. |, Fellow + Examiner, CI-CIBC, Enrico Cecchetti Diploma. In partnership with the Alberta Ballet Company, Alberta Ballet School also offers am Alberta Ballet Trainee Program to bridge the gap between training and a career in dance. During the past few years Diane taught the Enrico Cecchetti Diploma to a selection of dancers from The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet for a heritage legacy film for the Cecchetti Trust UK. In 2012, Ms. Beermann was accepted to Boston Colleges Lynch School of Education where she completed her Master of Education in School Leadership and Administration. A teacher in the Professional Division at Alberta Ballet School since 2017, Ms. Walker is also the Program Manager and a Certified Pilates instructor. What some people may be surprised to learn is that we are also an accredited private school with an exemplary academic faculty. in Dramatic Arts Education, Minor in English Education, Computer and Technology Specialization from the University of Lethbridge. Experienced Communications Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the performing arts, healthcare, utility and finance industries. She is also a contributing writer for Dance International. Tagged: alberta ballet, edmund stripe, Performance, review, the nutcracker Strong candidates will display refined technique, artistic maturity, and haveprofessional training and/or experience. Ashley furthered her training at The School of Dance, Ottawa and Quinte Ballet School where she later graduated under the direction of Brian Scott and Joyce Shietze. He continued at Canada's National Ballet School under the tutelage of Betty Oliphant. Katharina Schier, Contemporary Dance TeacherMs. Alberta Ballet School is the official training school of Alberta Ballet Company. Opportunities Internationalize your degree Join the Arts and Science Honours Academy What is Arts Co-op? Diane van Schoor, Artistic AdvisorMs. Jonathan loves to learn and is continually adding to his knowledge and skills in the field of sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Ms. Beermann joined the Calgary Board of Education as a high school Assistant Principal in 2019. The foundation of our school is built on the incredible level of expertise, experience, and professionalism that are cornerstones of each of our faculty members and are engrained in our students. Alberta Ballet School is proud to be the best ballet academy in the world and thats in large part to our incredible Professional Division team. Our Calgary-based Professional Division is geared toward aspiring professional dancers and provides those students the opportunity to seamlessly combine their artistic and academic studies. 2nd Floor, West Annex906 -12 Avenue SWCalgary, AB, CanadaT2R 1K7, Copyright Shortly thereafter, Mr. Stripe served as Ballet Master of Singapore Dance School in 2000, and then Ballet Master at Alberta Ballet in 2002. She began her professional training at Canada's National Ballet School and then at the Alberta Ballet School under the direction of Murray and Nancy Kilgour. Emma KowalchukMs. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Ms. Tait trained at the Sculy/Borovansky School of Ballet, Sydney and The Victorian College of the Arts under the tutelage of Vaganova method teacher, Janina Cunovas. To learn more about the classes that are waiting for you, chose your city below or contact us directly. She acted as Artistic Director for the film project. In this blog, we are excited to feature Graham McKelvie. Tyler PeacockMr. Our Edmonton location is in the Ruth Carse Centre for Dance. Her love of movement and teaching, along with her desire to help others recover from injury and prevent injuries are close to her heart. Teaching English 10, English Language Arts 9, Career and Technology Foundations 9. Caprina WeibeMs. She has also worked as a Sessional Instructor at the University of Calgary. (History), MMEd. Mr. McKelvie has taught at the School of the Toronto Dance Theatre, National Ballet School, and York University. Students are selected from the post-graduate program and through an international audition tour. After my time at the National Ballet School, I fell upon the Toronto Dance Theatre, Graham recounts. Learn more about the Alberta Ballet School team. In 2014, Ms. Beermann accepted a Vice Principal position at Newton South High School just outside of Boston. Diane frequently presents papers at international conferences and has acted as subject consultant for various dance publications. Whether you have yet to graduate from high school or you have already earned your high school diploma, we are here to support you every step of the way. Ashley furthered her training at The School of Dance, Ottawa and Quinte Ballet School where she later graduated under the direction of Brian Scott and Joyce Shietze. Ms. Beermann has studied ballet all of her life and has a deep appreciation for the artistic spirit and the hard work needed to pursue a career in dance. Employees who work 30 or more hours per week on a consistent basis will be eligible to participate in our enhanced Sunlife benefits program (medical, dental, prescription, insurances), Health Spending Account and Wellness Spending Account. Alberta Ballet School provides a variety of on-site health and wellness services for all Professional Division students We take a holistic approach and work together on getting a diagnosis and prognosis and working toward recovery. Gord is currently a member of the UofA Senate. Ones teenage years can be punishing and mine was no different. They were champions of originality they were champions of people like me who had always felt different.. Jeannie McGregorMs. The Artistic Team will not review any materials sent to different email addresses. (Master of Museum Education), BSc Biology, B.Ed. Mr. Naderi graduated from the University of Alberta with an Education degree majoring in Mathematics. At Alberta Ballet School, all the world is a stage! The lawsuit filed Friday before U.S. District Court in San Francisco by a group of artists accuses three AI imaging companies . Shino Mori, Junior and Senior School Ballet TeacherMs. The training our dancers receive extends far past the studio and onto the world stage wherever that may be. In 2004, Ms. McNeil joined the faculty of Alberta Ballet School to teach Professional Division. When looking for the best dance studios in Calgary or the best dance studios in Edmonton, Alberta Ballet School routinely comes up in the results and for good reason: Alberta Ballet School is the best ballet academy in the world, and it attracts talented dancers from across the globe. Interview the students for weekly meal choices and complete the summary. Murray Kilgour, Senior School, Post Graduate Ballet TeacherMs. . Skilled in Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Management, and Photojournalism. Completes required documentation in an accurate timely manner. It features six large studios and six academic classrooms as well as a full costume department, on-site physiotherapy room, student change rooms with lockers, a lobby area, a retail store for dance apparel and supplies, administration offices, a welcoming reception, and an outdoor annex. Currently, auditions are by invitation only and are arranged according to the company schedule. Born in South Africa, Diane van Schoor was trained by Jennifer Louw, later the University of Cape Town Ballet School [Director Dulcie Howes] and danced professionally for CAPAB Ballet [Director David Poole]. Erica Olmstead, Academic Program Assistant, Ms. Quynh Chestnut, Wardrobe SupervisorMs. We also provide recreational programming, welcoming all ages in Calgary and Edmonton to learn ballet. He finished his training with a full scholarship at the Russian University of Theatre Arts. . We look for athletic and dynamic movers that believe in the transformative power of dance and are inspired by both classical and contemporary work. Alberta Ballet School | All Rights Reserved. We believe a workplace with equal opportunity employment fosters creativity and strengthens connections to the communities we serve. Lynda Stewart, Ms. Candice Beermann, Academic PrincipalMs. Their perspectives included diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and I looked to engage them in the energy and emotion of Act 2's score. His favourite activity involves wearing out the granny gear on his mountain bike over mountain passes, exploring the city on foot or two-wheels, listening to great music, laughing, and trying to keep pace with his two young children. Ms. Coleman trained at Alberta Ballet School under the direction of Alain Pauz as well as attending summer intensives at Canada's National Ballet School, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Quinte Ballet School, the Banff Centre for the Arts and the Royal Academy of Dance in London. All classes offered at Alberta Ballet School from Classes and Programs to Professional Division, benefit from the same high quality, professional level training and instruction. Alberta Ballet Schools 30,000 square foot Calgary studio is in downtown Calgary. I found a home in dance. 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