Nichol McKinnonMr. Non-local students in our Professional Division have an opportunity to participate in our Residence Program. Many students who pursue dance do so primarily for the recreational and social benefits dance brings. The Toronto Dance Theatre was a company with founders that had their training and dance experience with Martha Graham and Jose Limon in New York City. She believes that students should develop the skills needed to be life-long learners while endeavouring to be positive global citizens. The tragic story was close to home for Graham and, obviously, very impactful. Ron ProctorMs. This includes valuing diversity in our workforce, providing a safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. Alberta Ballet School provides students with the support and opportunities required to pursue a professional career in dance. During this time, she contributed to the University of Calgarys Bachelor of Arts; Dance undergraduate degree. Mr. Manukyan returned to Armenia and danced with Armenian National Ballet before taking a soloist position with Ukrainian State Opera Ballet Theatre. In 2004, Ms. McNeil joined the faculty of Alberta Ballet School to teach Professional Division. 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. 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. 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. Educational Technology and Instructional Design, BSc.Kinesiology, B.Ed in Middle School Education. On the dance side, we have a Director for our Open and Provincial Programs (who is also Head of Junior School), a Director of the Alberta Ballet Trainee Program, a Head of Senior School, a Head of Contemporary Dance, and an Artistic Advisor in addition to dedicated and talented Professional Division Instructors. These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . Sarah de VriesMs. To keep residence looking up-to-date and assist in the change of decorations and artwork. These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . Graham McKelvie was born and raised in Saskatoon where he began his training with Hazel Ann Olson at Saskatoon School of Ballet. Stephanie Albrecht, Website Manager stephanie.albrecht@balletaustin.org Stephanie joined Ballet Austin in 2013, working with the Butler Center for Dance & Fitness and the Ballet Austin Academy for 9 years. This includes valuing diversity in our workforce,providinga safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. It also commissioned two pieces from Jorma Elo, of the Boston Ballet . The Residence Assistant role will report directly to the Head of Residence and will also work closely with Residence Coordinators and Kitchen Assistants onsite. 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. 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. Jonathan has been working as a physiotherapist in the downtown core in Calgary since 2011. Minnesota Ballet School to perform a traditional, magical "Nutcracker" . Artist say AI is being used to essentially steal their work. Julie Morgan ThompsonMs. Graham explained that the arts, in general, were then, and remain, a community filled with acceptance. This full-service program is housed in Mount Royal Universitys West Residence, a secure facility on a private floor. Dance is a universal language that brings people together and at Alberta Ballet School we aspire to inspire our community to experience the joy and benefits of dance. Hanna Nash, Admissions Coordinator and Front Office Lead, EdmontonMs. The overall goal of the program is to set students up for success as professional dancers. Born Feb. 1, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the . Candidates must pass a criminal and vulnerable sector check. Catherine Walker, Junior School Ballet Teacher, Program Manager, Ms. Juanita FaasMs. In 2000 Diane joined the artistic staff of The Royal Ballet School [Director Gailene Stock CBE AM]. Mr. McKelvie was first a guest teacher at Kobe Jogakuin University in Japan before becoming a full-time staff member from 2011 to 2014. 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. Kalpana Gurung, Head of ResidenceMr. 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. Rachel KundzinsMs. Graham explains that he grew up feeling a bit out of place. Julie Coleman is a native Calgarian who has been teaching ballet for over 20 years. Margaret DalwoodMs. Gurleen ToorMs. The Artistic Team will not review any materials sent to different email addresses. Shino Mori, Junior and Senior School Ballet TeacherMs. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. All students study Alberta Provincial curricular, and senior students are eligible to earn credits for their dance training. The trial over Elon Musk's bombshell tweet four years ago that rattled Tesla investors -- who claim it cost them millions -- began Tuesday in U.S. District Court in San Francisco. From there, Murray Kilgour invited him to Alberta as a ballet and character dance teacher. Students in this program can receive up to 15 high school credits over three years through Alberta Ballet School, which will be reported on their Alberta Education transcript. His award-winning choreographic work have been presented internationally, most notably in various cities across Canada and Japan. Jocelyn MahMs. Teaching English 10, English Language Arts 9, Career and Technology Foundations 9. We provide instruction in our Edmonton and Calgary Studios but that isnt the only place our students learn! 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. 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. Katharina Schier, Contemporary Dance TeacherMs. 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. Alberta Ballet School is in a class of its own and we have incredible faculty leading the charge. Certificate in Child Care or other social / support careers would be an asset. Soon I had to add being gay on top of the more ephemeral many oddities of my character and in Saskatoon in the early 80s that was nothing easy or pleasant to deal with.. 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. Alberta Ballet School is one of the top professional ballet training programs in North America because of its holistic approach to academic and artistic pedagogy. Born in London, Ontario Catherine Walker moved to Montreal to complete her pre professional training at Ecole Suprieure de Danse du Qubec, and finished her training in New York City. She received her training at Canadas National Ballet School under Betty Oliphant and joined the National Ballet upon her graduation. Accredited Academic Programming. Since 2015, Mr. McKelvie has been the Head of Contemporary Dance Training at Alberta Ballet School. Mr. Kilgour continues his role at the School as Senior Teacher concentrating on the Professional Graduate class, pas de deux classes and repertoire. It was at this time that he created many major works for the company including childrens ballets. 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. Alberta Ballet Schools residence is on its own private floor in Mount Royal Universitys West Residence. Since 2018, Nathalie has held the role of The Nutcracker Children Cast Rehearsal Director for Alberta Ballet in Calgary. We are seeking candidates who are interested in working 10 to 15 hours per week on a regular basis. 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. Their perspectives included diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and I looked to engage them in the energy and emotion of Act 2's score. This led Nathalie to continue her studies in postural rehabilitation, anatomy and physiology and holds her certificate from the Ferdinand Penchenat Method (with Thrse Cadrin-Petit). |. 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. 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. Kalpana joined the Alberta Ballet School family in 2013 upon moving to Calgary from Pokhara, Nepal where she was an educator in both elementary and junior schools. Erica Olmstead, Academic Program Assistant, Ms. Sharon FoxMs. 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 Additionally, Alberta Ballet Employees are eligible to received Staff Comp tickets for Company performances throughout the year. To encourage an inclusive environment for students by assisting and coordinating group activities and identifying activities of interest to students while exploring alternate avenues of interest. Candidates must provide proof of full vaccination status for COVID-19 as per Corporate policy and requirement for Mount Royal University protocols. Ms. Klassen holds her Licentiate with Cecchetti Canada and was the 2013 recipient of the Margaret Saul Scholarship Award for Professional Development. ALBERTA BALLET SCHOOL Edmonton Studios Calgary Studios. Community Editor - Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale . Sasha Wilde, Ms. Elizabeth ClarkeMs. She is also a jury member for World Ballet Arts Grand Prix and Youth America Grand Prix. |, What to Expect as an Alberta Ballet School Professional Division Dancer, How to Prepare for Your Virtual Programming Classes, Alberta Ballet School Post Graduate Program. Anna Wojciechowski, Ms. Margaret Dalwood, Head of Open Division, EdmontonMs. Type of Position: Regular Hourly (Part-Time). Positions available range from Apprentice to Principal for both female and male identifying dancers; female identifying dancers should be proficient on pointe, Information on current working conditions and salary can be found here: 2020-2023 Alberta Ballet Agreement (caea.com), Benefits Include: shoes, on-site physiotherapy and medical (which includes dental, prescription, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, a yearly health spending account of $500 CAD and wellness spending account of $500 CAD), Season programming will be announced in the spring and will include a mix of contemporary and classical work, 2020-2023 Alberta Ballet Agreement (caea.com). 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. Jonathan loves to learn and is continually adding to his knowledge and skills in the field of sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Lara van BelleghemMs. Being odd or different sometimes worked in his favor but just as often it was the source of pain. |, World-Class Dance Instruction in Edmonton and Calgary, Top Choice Award for Best Ballet School in Calgary for 2022, Nearly 50 per cent of our students in both grades 9 and 12 achieve excellence (80% or higher) on their diplomas and achievement tests, Your Alberta Ballet School Faculty Members. Alberta Ballet School is a highly acclaimed dance school that captures the attention of skilled dancers across the world. Tyler PeacockMr. S.F. Alberta Ballet Schools Professional Division offers a two-year to nurture aspiring dancers who have already met the requirements of a high school diploma. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. Marina FedorovMr. From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Stripe taught on the faculty of the New Zealand School of Dance. Alberta Ballet was the first Canadian company to stage a ballet by Christopher Wheeldon of the New York City Ballet. She is also a jury member for World Ballet Arts Grand Prix and Youth America Grand Prix. Alaina Rooker. Established in 1991, our school offers exceptional training to dancers of all ages, levels and abilities in both our Calgary and Edmonton locations. Alberta Ballet Schools Classes + Programs provide quality ballet and dance instruction in an engaging and nurturing environment.