I found a home in dance. Professional Division students from out of town have the unique opportunity to live in Residence 15 minutes away from our Calgary location. Alberta Ballets mission is to ignite the curiosity and imagination of people in communities across the province through dance training, creation and performance. In 1988 he joined the Toronto Dance Theatre, and was until 2011, a principal dancer with Coleman et Lemieux et Compagnie. Exhibits sensitivity to and respects the rights of the individual students, including their emotional and physical needs. Artist say AI is being used to essentially steal their work. Highly involved in sports himself, Jonathan worked with his university hockey and football teams and continues to enjoy working with athletes from all levels. 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. Candidates must pass a criminal and vulnerable sector check. Knowledge or interest in youth development and the performing arts. Aram Manukyan began his ballet training at Armenian Choreography Academy where he studied the Vaganova method under Rafael Avnikian and Maxim Martirosian. Jonathan loves to learn and is continually adding to his knowledge and skills in the field of sports and musculoskeletal injuries. 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. Gurleen ToorMs. Alberta Ballet School | All Rights Reserved. She continued her performing career in Musical Theatre and was privileged to join the Canadian company of Phantom of the Opera in leading roles with both the Toronto and Touring cast. Under the leadership of Artistic Principal, Ashley McNeil, Alberta Ballet School has an annual enrollment of over 1,000 local, national and international students in our Professional and Open Division Programs with locations in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Ron ProctorMs. Reliable transportation and valid drivers license. Ms. Walker has danced professionally with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Festival Ballet and Calgary City Ballet, and Alberta Ballet. He is our Head of Contemporary Dance and has been with us since 2015. Our school offers a comprehensive professional training program for students in grades 7 12. 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. He continued his training as a scholarship student at Canada's National Ballet School and then in the professional training program at the School of the Toronto Dance Theatre. Bauback NaderiMs. Accredited Academic Programming. Mr. Manukyan returned to Armenia and danced with Armenian National Ballet before taking a soloist position with Ukrainian State Opera Ballet Theatre. Established in 1991, our school offers exceptional training to dancers of all ages, levels and abilities in both our Calgary and Edmonton locations. 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. 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. Graham is part of the Schools Professional Division Team in Calgary. 2020 Sarah StewartMs. Whether our students dance professionally or recreationally, we create dance enthusiastsensuring future audiences for the art form. 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. 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. In 2013, Mr. Stripe returned to Calgary and Alberta Ballet School where he is currently Senior Teacher and Choreographic Associate. Alberta Ballet School provides students with the support and opportunities required to pursue a professional career in dance. Apply for our 2023-2024 Post-Graduate Programs. Alberta Ballet School | All Rights Reserved. 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. To keep residence looking up-to-date and assist in the change of decorations and artwork. Our Professional Division is led by our esteemed Director, Ashley McNeil, who joined Alberta Ballet School in 2004 before becoming the Head of Junior School for the Professional Division in 2011 and our schools Artistic Principal in 2013. Register now to secure your spot and kick off 2023 on the right foot! When students join Alberta Ballet School, they receive unparalleled instruction. 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. She assisted in the creation of roles in ballets by Glen Tetley, James Kudelka, William Forsythe, John Neumeier, and others. Recently, she was hired by Alberta Ballet School and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks as a character and ballet teacher. This full-service program is housed in Mount Royal Universitys West Residence, a secure facility on a private floor. 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 Alberta Ballet School where he took up the Cecchetti method under Nancy Kilgour and pas de deux with Murray Kilgour. Marina FedorovMr. Particia Rose SheppardMs. Ms. Klassen holds her Licentiate with Cecchetti Canada and was the 2013 recipient of the Margaret Saul Scholarship Award for Professional Development. Responsible for the well-being of students in the residential setting and to assist in all elements of residential care for students, in all aspects of personal hygiene, including laundry, minor household maintenance, maintaining order and cleanliness and the upkeep of their accommodation. 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. Diane Van Schoor, Artistic AdvisorMs. Quynh joined the Alberta Ballet Company in 2010 and become Head of Wardrobe at Alberta Ballet School in 2015. 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. Ms. Coleman has performed professionally in Canada, the U.S.A. and Poland, including touring with Alberta Ballets production of The Nutcracker. 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. Audition to train with Alberta Ballet School this coming summer or to join us for the 2023-2024 school year. She received her training at Canadas National Ballet School under Betty Oliphant and joined the National Ballet upon her graduation. Alberta Ballet School is a division of Alberta Ballet Company. Sarah de VriesMs. She believes that students should develop the skills needed to be life-long learners while endeavouring to be positive global citizens. Alberta Ballet School is in a class of its own and we have incredible faculty leading the charge. 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. These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . 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. Our teachers and instructors are well-versed in the balance required and the challenges faced by student-athletes. Alberta Ballet School | All Rights Reserved. Abby Evoy-Gingras, Front Desk / Reception, Edmonton, Ms. Laura BayneMs. We also have a team member who is Head of Wardrobe and custom fits costumes for more than 750 students each year. Mr. Kilgour was invited with his wife Nancy to come to Calgary in 2001 to take over the Directorship of Alberta Ballet School. 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. Mr. McKelvie was first a guest teacher at Kobe Jogakuin University in Japan before becoming a full-time staff member from 2011 to 2014. Candidates with less than 5 years of professional experience are asked to also include the following: 3-5 minutes of barre work, incorporating both sides, 3-5 minutes of centre work that includes adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro, danced on pointe if appropriate, 2-3 dance photos that reveal body proportions and line. 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. We help students discover the joy of dance in an immersive, supportive, and positive training environment. If you would like to learn more about our Professional Division team members, please click here. Registration is now open! in Dramatic Arts Education, Minor in English Education, Computer and Technology Specialization from the University of Lethbridge. Completes required documentation in an accurate timely manner. Alberta Ballet School is truly in a class of its own. The overall goal of the program is to set students up for success as professional dancers. - A dynamic environment fueled by vibrant dance-loving communities, - Employee Savings Plan - Collaborative and supportive team - Latitude for individual employees to contribute to a variety of initiatives - An extended health program, supporting the physical and mental health of you and your family - Company-supported continuous learning and career development - Family discounts on classes at Alberta Ballet School - Complimentary tickets to Alberta Ballet performances. Educational Technology and Instructional Design, BSc.Kinesiology, B.Ed in Middle School Education. With its own dance company, Alberta Ballet Company, students can expect to be surrounded with peers from all over the world, both in open (recreational) and professional divisions. Serving students in grades 7-12, it provides an internationally-recognized ballet curriculum, in-house academics, residence, and direct affiliation with a professional ballet company. 2023 In 1973, he joined Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet (now Birmingham Royal Ballet), where he was a soloist and principal dancer. Amid literacy decline, Robbinsdale Schools doubles down on staff learning their LETRS Two elementary schools get grant boost to put more reading instructors in select classrooms. In the Toronto Dance Theatre and in modern dance in general, Graham witnessed the value and respect for individuality it was necessary to the art form. 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. (History), MMEd. She currently works in Development at the Calgary Philharmonic. He finished his training with a full scholarship at the Russian University of Theatre Arts. Michael Levin, Ms. Julie Coleman, Co-Head of Open Division, CalgaryMs. This multicultural setting provides students with a home away from home and balances structured supervision, community-focused culture, and a setting for rest, relaxation, and physical recovery. Front-of-House Staff: Ushers, ticket takers, bartenders and Alberta Ballet staff will continue to wear face masks. 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. 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]. During times that can be hard, challenging, and unexpected there is a lot to learn from our experienced staff. Ms. Klassen joined the Alberta Ballet School's Professional Division as a full-time faculty member in 2011 and has worked to refine her skills under the mentorship of esteemed teachers such as Murray and Nancy Kilgour, Joyce Shietze, Ashley McNeil and Diane van Schoor. |. To treat all students with respect and understanding. - A dynamic environment fueled by vibrant dance-loving communities- Employee Savings Plan- Collaborative and supportive team- Latitude for individual employees to contribute to a variety of initiatives- An extended health program, supporting the physical and mental health of you and your family- Company-supported continuous learning and career development- Family discounts on classes at Alberta Ballet School- Complimentary tickets to Alberta Ballet performances. 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. Candice Beermann, Academic PrincipalMs. She is also one of few that holds the prestigious Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma, the highest qualification in the method, and achieved this honor through the mentorship of Nancy Kilgour. Megan ScondrianisMs. We also provide recreational programming, welcoming all ages in Calgary and Edmonton to learn ballet. 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. She holds a BA in Modern Dance with Distinction from the University of Calgary, is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti Canada, and is certified in the Progressing Ballet Technique method. Graham explained that the arts, in general, were then, and remain, a community filled with acceptance. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to all inquiries. 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). 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. It's 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. Introduce your child to the magic of dance, Quality training in a fun and inspiring studio environment. As the official training school for Alberta Ballet Company, our students are afforded the opportunity to train with the ballets artistic staff and dance in company productions. We believe that inclusivity is essential to great art and organizational success. Sasha Wilde, Ms. Elizabeth ClarkeMs. Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. Get alerts to jobs like this, to your inbox. Required to be on-call during a night shift from 11pm-7am. Nathalie teaches at Alberta Ballet School Calgary as a ballet teacher, core and yoga instructor and at The Fitness Table Calgary as a postural and core instructor. In 2014, Ms. Beermann accepted a Vice Principal position at Newton South High School just outside of Boston. Alberta Ballet Schools Residence Program includes accommodation in a secure building with full-time, on-site staff, a comprehensive meal plan, and daily transportation to and from school. Alberta Ballet was the first Canadian company to stage a ballet by Christopher Wheeldon of the New York City Ballet. We believe a workplace with equal opportunity employment fosters creativity and strengthens connections to the communities we serve. At Alberta Ballet School, Enrichment Program students attending high school are eligible to register in our Credit Program. 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. Beermann spent seven years with the district as teacher, department head, and coordinator for the International Baccalaureate program before accepting a position in New York as a founding member of the EF International Academy boarding school staff in 2009. |. Alberta Ballet School is unique among Canada's pre-professional ballet schools. Violetta DimitrovaMs. 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 Mr. Manukyan then became Artistic Director of the BGLV/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Some students ultimately choose to pursue studies or employment outside of dance. We provide instruction in our Edmonton and Calgary Studios but that isnt the only place our students learn! 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. 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. Born Feb. 1, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the . Contact us today to discuss how we can help you follow your dreams! Ballet offers a festival of brand-new dances. Her love of movement and teaching, along with her desire to help others recover from injury and prevent injuries are close to her heart. Quynh costumes all students in both the Professional and Open Divisions in Calgary, with over 750 students custom fitted for our Year End Performance each year. In 2011, Ms. McNeil was awarded The Margaret Saul Scholarship Award, and the Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma under the tutelage of Ms. Nancy Kilgour. Since her retirement, she has coached repertoire and taught classes for ballet companies and professional schools such as the National Ballet of Canada, Canadas National Ballet School, Alberta Ballet School, and Goh Ballet. Strong media and communication professional with a Certificate focused in Public . She joins the creative services team with a background in website content management and coding. Gord is currently a member of the UofA Senate. His award-winning choreographic work have been presented internationally, most notably in various cities across Canada and Japan. He has also completed courses focusing on his Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy. Serena SanfordMs. Some of our greatest learning opportunities occur through our day-to-day experiences. 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. ALBERTA BALLET SCHOOL Edmonton Studios Calgary Studios. In 2011, Ms. McNeil was awarded The Margaret Saul Scholarship Award, and the Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma under the tutelage of Ms. Nancy Kilgour. Ashley McNeils early ballet training began in Owen Sound, Ontario under the tutelage of Eleanor Brennan, followed by attending National Ballet School. What Comes Next for Alberta Ballet School Students? Out-of-town Professional Division students have a unique opportunity to participate in our Residence Program. 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. Alberta Ballet honours the Treaties made throughout Turtle Island. Alaina Rooker. That's the nonagenarian San Francisco Ballet, with the upcoming " Next@90 " festival. Katharina Schier, Contemporary Dance TeacherMs. Teaching Social Studies 7-10, Health 7-9, and English 7/8, 2nd Floor, West Annex906 -12 Avenue SWCalgary, AB, CanadaT2R 1K7, Copyright Alberta Ballet School | All Rights Reserved. ADA offers a close-knit family atmosphere created by inspiring teachers and staff and supportive dance families! 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 includes valuing diversity in our workforce,providinga safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. Kids Lessons Regular Programs Free Wi-Fi Alberta Ballet School offers professional quality dance training in a warm, positive learning environment enabling students of all ages to discover and develop a lifelong passion for the art of dance. This is a Seasonal, Full-time position. Simple local search by work hours, ratings, special offers and prices on Nicelocal.ca! In 2008, he received the Rozsa Foundation Award for excellence in Arts Administration in Education. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and speak and hear. If you want to help Alberta Ballet pursue its mission, wed love to hear from you. Nathalie holds her Licentiate Certificate with Cecchetti Canada, gained under the mentorship of Nancy Kilgour, who is a recipient of the Order of Canada. Ms. Ashley McNeil, Director, Alberta Ballet SchoolMs. Matthew Shepard was one of the many victims of the kind of abuse Graham had to deal with during his high school years. Jocelyn MahMs. 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. Becoming Head of Residence in 2017, Kalpana is passionate about making our students feel at home while in residence in every possible way. We genuinely care about our studentstheir health and well being as dancers, students and people. It was at this time that she began teaching for various ballet companies including The West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and Graduate College of Dance. Residence provides the perfect balance of structured supervision, community-focussed culture, and rest, relaxation, and recovery. 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. Alberta Ballet School | All Rights Reserved. Programs include, preschool, recreational and intensive training dance programs, as well as adult ballet. Ms. Klassen joined the Alberta Ballet Schools Professional Division as a full-time faculty member in 2011 and has worked to refine her skills under the mentorship of esteemed teachers such as Murray and Nancy Kilgour, Joyce Shietze, Ashley McNeil and Diane van Schoor. Geoffrey HaynesMr. Shino Mori, Junior and Senior School Ballet TeacherMs. Canadian choreographer Sabrina Matthews has created pieces the company as well. He finished his training with a full scholarship at the Russian University of Theatre Arts. |, 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. Candidates must provide proof of full vaccination status for COVID-19 as per Corporate policy and requirement for Mount Royal University protocols. Kevin KongMs. 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. Sarah Stephen, Mr. Peter Dala - Music Director, Alberta BalletMr. 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. Joan Williams-MannMs. Mr. McKelvie has taught at the School of the Toronto Dance Theatre, National Ballet School, and York University. It was at this time that she began teaching for various ballet companies including The West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and Graduate College of Dance. . Established in 1991, our school offers exceptional training to dancers of all ages, levels and abilities in both our Calgary and Edmonton locations. In 1991, Mr. Stripe attained the Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma (Distinction) and was appointed honourary member of the Cecchetti Society of Australia (now Cecchetti Ballet Australia) in 1999. 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. How to Apply Fees and funding Diverse qualifications Taryn Klassen, a native Calgarian, received her early training under Gillian Howatt. 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 Schools Professional Division offers a two-year to nurture aspiring dancers who have already met the requirements of a high school diploma. Alberta Ballet School offers a residence program for all Professional Division dancers, simplifying the process for dancers to pursue their love of dance while maintaining their academic integrity and increasing their independence. She acted as Artistic Director for the film project. Secondary Science Education, M.Ed. 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. These territories are also home to the Mtis Nation of . Wheeldon choreographed A Midsummer Night's Dream with the company. Currently, as a dancer she joined Dancing Monkey Laboratory for their new theatre production Sublimity , and as a movement director for the University of Calgary students show Monster's call directed by Steven Condo. 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