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. Alberta Ballet School is pleased to feature our talented faculty. In 1983 she joined London City Ballet, and then West Australian Ballet in 1987 as a principal dancer. She is the recipient of the Cecchetti Dedication Award 2000, for services to Ballet in South Africa and in 2011 was awarded The Enrico Cecchetti Gold Medal by the ISTD, a lifetime achievement award in recognition of her promotion of classical ballet around the world. Alberta Ballet Schools Classes + Programs provide quality ballet and dance instruction in an engaging and nurturing environment. 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. Student Residence operates 24/7 with 2 closures within a year (Christmas Break, Summer - August). The pace of the cuts, which began late last year, has hit big tech companies like Salesforce and Coinbase and startups, and has picked up in the first few weeks of 2023. Students in our Professional Division receive world-class instruction from a dynamic and varied faculty as well as guest teachers from around the world. Its one of just a handful of ballet schools in North America to a world-renowned ballet curriculum alongside on-site academics and to include a residence option. Ms. Beermann has diverse experiences in the field of education both locally and abroad, and she is eager to bring her knowledge and skills to the School Her educational philosophy is based on the belief that given the right opportunities, all students can learn. Thank you, Graham, for being an example to all dancers and amazing support to our team and to every student. Wheeldon choreographed A Midsummer Night's Dream with the company. We genuinely care about our studentstheir health and well being as dancers, students and people. To keep residence looking up-to-date and assist in the change of decorations and artwork. 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. In 2017, Ms. McNeil joined the board of examiners for Cecchetti Canada. In 1980 he joined Ballet Gulbenkian as a soloist. Together, the School and the Company advance a mission to ignite the curiosity and imagination of people in communities across the province through dance training, creation and performance. She taught Graduates at White Lodge, 2nd Year Diploma at the Upper School, choreographed for the Royal Opera House Main Stage for the Royal Ballet Schools annual performances and for the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain. Since 2015, Mr. McKelvie has been the Head of Contemporary Dance Training at Alberta Ballet School. 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 She is the former Ballet Principal of The Royal Ballet School, White Lodge, a post she held from 2004-2014. Ms. Beermann earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary in 2000 and her Bachelor of Education specializing in Secondary Science in 2002. This avant-garde one-year program was created for incredibly talented dancers who are on the brink of professional dance careers. To assist our students, our school has a Head of Residence who is dedicated to making Alberta Ballet School residence a home away from home. Shereen PennoyerMs. Theaters in University of Alberta Neighbourhood district (Edmonton) with user reviews, addresses and photos. Matthew Shepard was one of the many victims of the kind of abuse Graham had to deal with during his high school years. She has also danced Ashtons Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan, principal Woman in Song of the Earth, Second Movement in Concerto, the Mistress in Manon, and the lead in Elite Syncopations. In 1984, Mr. Stripe moved to London City Ballet as principal dancer, and from 1987 to 1997 was principal dancer with West Australian Ballet. Serena SanfordMs. Ethan HillMs. Following her theatre work, Quynh spend over 5 years in wardrobe and costuming for motion pictures and television including: Lonesome Dove - The Outlaw Years, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Emmy Award winner Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Into the West, Passchendaele, HellBoy, Brokeback Mountain, Shanghai Noon, Assassination of Jesse James and Underworld to name a few. Alberta Ballet School provides onsite academic programming for Professional Division dancers in grades 7-12, which is designed to allow students to complete the requirements of an internationally recognized Alberta High School Diploma and graduate with the qualifications required to enter post-secondary studies. His award-winning choreographic work have been presented internationally, most notably in various cities across Canada and Japan. Ms. Klassen performed with Alberta Ballet in performances including Mikko Nissinens The Nutcracker and Christopher Wheeldons A Mid-Summer Nights Dream. Terra Anne PatrickMs. During this time, she contributed to the University of Calgarys Bachelor of Arts; Dance undergraduate degree. |, Fellow + Examiner, CI-CIBC, Enrico Cecchetti Diploma. Learn more about the Alberta Ballet School team. We believe that a workplace with equal opportunity employment fosters creativity and strengthens connections to the communities we serve. Tanya EgglestonMs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and speak and hear. In his spare time, Jonathan smiles when he is outside! This is a Seasonal, Full-time position. Ms. Beermann began her educational career in the Calgary Catholic School District first as a grade 7-9 science and humanities teacher and then as a grade 10-12 chemistry teacher. 2023 Students in grades 7-12 take on-site classes that allow them to complete the requirements for an internationally recognized Alberta High School Diploma and graduate with the qualifications required to enter post-secondary studies. Additionally, Alberta Ballet Employees are eligible to received Staff Comp tickets for Company performances throughout the year. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Stripe served as Ballet Master of Singapore Dance School in 2000, and then Ballet Master at Alberta Ballet in 2002. She founded her School of Classical Ballet and held a lectureship in Movement Studies in the Dramatic Arts Faculty, University of Stellenbosch. Ms. Coleman has taught at the Alberta Ballet School since 2006 and was appointed the Head of Open Division in 2013. During her career, Fournier worked with some of the most renowned artists of the 20th century including Kenneth MacMillan, Lynn Seymour, Suzanne Farrell, Ib Anderson, Natalia Makarova, Celia Franca, Karen Kain, and Nikolaj Hubbe. School of Alberta Ballet (EDMONTON/CALGARY, AB) Also known as Alberta Ballet School, this institution is ranked 28 as best International dance school in the world. For more than 30 years, we have been part of the success stories of leading dancers around the world. Simple local search by work hours, ratings, special offers and prices on Nicelocal.ca! Mr. Naderi graduated from the University of Alberta with an Education degree majoring in Mathematics. Sushma TamuMs. Our students benefit from small class sizes and a positive, personalized learning environment. Aram Manukyan began his ballet training at Armenian Choreography Academy where he studied the Vaganova method under Rafael Avnikian and Maxim Martirosian. 2nd Floor, West Annex906 -12 Avenue SWCalgary, AB, CanadaT2R 1K7, Copyright In 2000, Mr. Kilgour taught as a guest with the National Ballet of Canada and the National Ballet School. 2nd Floor, West Annex906 -12 Avenue SWCalgary, AB, CanadaT2R 1K7, Copyright The lessons they learn at Alberta Ballet School and the discipline they develop are transferable skills that will help carry them throughout their lives. 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. Upon graduation from university, Ms. Coleman was fortunate to spend time training at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz, Austria, the Theatre Academy Helsinki and in Poland with Gdanski Teatre Tanca. Graham is part of the Schools Professional Division Team in Calgary. In 2011, Ms. McNeil was awarded The Margaret Saul Scholarship Award, and the Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma under the tutelage of Ms. Nancy Kilgour. Programs include, preschool, recreational and intensive training dance programs, as well as adult ballet. Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. . Graham McKelvie was born and raised in Saskatoon where he began his training with Hazel Ann Olson at Saskatoon School of Ballet. We have renewed our commitment to share more dance with more Albertans and, with an ambitious new strategic plan, were adding to our team as we prepare for this exciting new chapter. The newly formed partnership saw the return of Alberta Ballet School to Edmonton with Ms. Dalwood as the Head of Open Division, as well as the Rehearsal Director for the Nutcracker Children cast and the rehearsal assistant (children cast) for Alberta Ballets Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Midsummer Nights Dream, Alice in Wonderland and Our Canada. A jury member for many International Ballet Competitions, Mr. Manukyan is now Artistic Coordinator and Director of the Alberta Ballet Trainee Program at Alberta Ballet School. Canadian choreographer Sabrina Matthews has created pieces the company as well. 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. Students have the opportunity to live in a multicultural community with other Professional Division dancers while getting support from the entire Alberta Ballet School community including its Residence team. She currently sits on the Administrative Council and Alberta Provincial Committee of Cecchetti Canada. To treat all students with respect and understanding. Erica Olmstead, Academic Program Assistant, Ms. Quynh Chestnut, Wardrobe SupervisorMs. In 1988 he joined the Toronto Dance Theatre, and was until 2011, a principal dancer with Coleman et Lemieux et Compagnie. Alberta Ballet School is in a class of its own and we have incredible faculty leading the charge. A jury member for many International Ballet Competitions, Mr. Manukyan is now Artistic Coordinator and Director of the Alberta Ballet Trainee Program at Alberta Ballet School. She moved to Canada in 2002 to teach and coach at Alberta Ballet School, and served as Ballet Mistress for Alberta Ballet in 2005. Michael Levin, Ms. Julie Coleman, Co-Head of Open Division, CalgaryMs. 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. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to all inquiries. Regular literature searches help ensure the delivery of appropriate evidence-based physiotherapy. 2023 This position executes all aspects of residence life ranging from general supervision, doctors appointments, emergency hospital visits, taking care of sick students, light housekeeping, emotional support, adherence of residence rules, chaperoning events and assistance required by the School. Ms. Beermann earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary in 2000 and her Bachelor of Education specializing in Secondary Science in 2002. This model affords students the opportunity to study, socialize, or pursue other interests instead of rushing from school to the studio and dancing through the evening. LEARN HOW 2023 National Audition Tour So, to answer the question of how dance has helped me through a tough event, I would have to say that the event has been my entire life, says a proud Graham. This thoughtfully constructed building is home to several recreational and professional dance companies. Ms. Walker holds a Licentiate Designation with the Cecchetti Society of Canada. Maintaining Occupational Health and Safety, First Aid, Food Safe and universal precaution guidelines, and procedures. In 2011, she was appointed as Classical Tutor at The New Zealand School of Dance, returning once again to Calgary in 2013 to take up the duties of Head of Senior School at Alberta Ballet School. Margaret DalwoodMs. Alaina Rooker. Alberta Ballet welcomes diversity in the workplace. 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. Jaimie StockMs. Mr. Manukyan then became Artistic Director of the BGLV/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Some of our greatest learning opportunities occur through our day-to-day experiences. Alberta Ballet School is truly in a class of its own. The lawsuit filed Friday before U.S. District Court in San Francisco by a group of artists accuses three AI imaging companies . Ms. Klassen performed with Alberta Ballet in performances including Mikko Nissinens The Nutcracker and Christopher Wheeldons A Mid-Summer Nights Dream. All students study Alberta Provincial curricular, and senior students are eligible to earn credits for their dance training. Audition to train with Alberta Ballet School this coming summer or to join us for the 2023-2024 school year. She currently sits on the Administrative Council and Alberta Provincial Committee of Cecchetti Canada. That's the nonagenarian San Francisco Ballet, with the upcoming " Next@90 " festival. Audition to train with Alberta Ballet School this coming summer or to join us for the 2023-2024 school year. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. These are territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Sicannie, Slavey and Dunnesa. He graduated from the University of Alberta in 1986 with a degree in Business. Our teachers and instructors are well-versed in the balance required and the challenges faced by student-athletes. S.F. 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. Our Edmonton location is in the Ruth Carse Centre for Dance. Yuan Yuan Tan in "Magrittomania" by Yuri Possokhov, whose "Stravinsky Violin Concerto" will debut in the "Next@90" festival. When Matthew tragically died in 1998 Graham had fortunately already found dance or as Graham says dance had already found him. 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. The Events & Conferences team are highly professional, easy to work with and go above and beyond to meet the unique needs of our program. Sarah de VriesMs. Geoffrey HaynesMr. About. 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