Michael Levin, Ms. Julie Coleman, Co-Head of Open Division, CalgaryMs. Graham McKelvie, Head of Contemporary DanceMs. Ms. Klassen holds her Licentiate with Cecchetti Canada and was the 2013 recipient of the Margaret Saul Scholarship Award for Professional Development. During times that can be hard, challenging, and unexpected there is a lot to learn from our experienced staff. Hanna Nash, Admissions Coordinator and Front Office Lead, EdmontonMs. Mr. McKelvie has taught at the School of the Toronto Dance Theatre, National Ballet School, and York University. 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. Her choreography has also been performed in Dance Montage and Alberta Dance Explosions, and was chosen to represent the University of Calgary's Department of Dance at the 2000 Fine Arts Association Annual Dinner. Alberta Ballet School offers a residence program for all its Professional Division dancers, and those students benefit from full-time, on-site staff. Katarzyna PietruszynskaMs. He finished his training with a full scholarship at the Russian University of Theatre Arts. 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. Educational Technology and Instructional Design, BSc.Kinesiology, B.Ed in Middle School Education. 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. Whether you have a curious preschooler, a passionate young dancer or are an adult looking to explore your artistic side, we have classes to suit everyones needs. Apply for our 2023-2024 Post-Graduate Programs. Communicating with other staff members via communication logbook each shift. She was Co-Founder, choreographer and dancer with Groundworks Integrated Arts Collective from 2003 to 2007, a professional company that created works collaboratively with choreographers, visual artist and musicians. Caprina WeibeMs. Serves as a role model, advocate, and teacher for the individuals we support. 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. 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. 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. Lorel LealMs. With the launch of the Alberta Ballet II, a pre-professional program for youth dancers, in July 2014, Mr. Manukyan was appointed the program's Director. Ms. Tait began her professional dance career with Victoria 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. Evan Roekby-ThomasMs. The Residence Assistant role will report directly to the Head of Residence and will also work closely with Residence Coordinators and Kitchen Assistants onsite. Ms. Walker has danced professionally with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Festival Ballet and Calgary City Ballet, and Alberta Ballet. Her educational philosophy is based on the belief that given the right opportunities, all students can learn. Their perspectives included diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and I looked to engage them in the energy and emotion of Act 2's score. 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 is the former Ballet Principal of The Royal Ballet School, White Lodge, a post she held from 2004-2014. Audition to train with Alberta Ballet School this coming summer or to join us for the 2023-2024 school year. ALBERTA BALLET SCHOOL Edmonton Studios Calgary Studios. Between many a . 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. Recognizing students' health care needs and referring to medical services when appropriate. Linnae Bellay 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. Alberta Ballet is committed to an inclusive workplace culture. Escorting students to medical appointments as required. During this time, she contributed to the University of Calgarys Bachelor of Arts; Dance undergraduate degree. Previously she held the posts of Principal, Co-Artistic Director, and Ballet Instructor at Halifax Dance. She now helps athletes, dancers and many people of all walks of life with injury recovery while increasing their skill level and performance ability. 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. 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. We believe that a workplace with equal opportunity employment fosters creativity and strengthens connections to the communities we serve. The Residence Assistant is a key contributor to Alberta Ballet School team ensuring a welcoming environment and safe operation for our students living at residence. What Comes Next for Alberta Ballet School Students? What some people may be surprised to learn is that we are also an accredited private school with an exemplary academic faculty. She has achieved the Cecchetti Advanced 1 and RAD Advanced (Advanced 2) examination certificates. 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. He has also completed courses focusing on his Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy. 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. 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. Registration is now open to audition for our 2023 Summer Intensive and 2023-2024 Professional Division programs. From 1980 to 1989, Mr. Kilgour taught at the Royal Ballet School, and Central School of Ballet in London, England as Head of Male Dance. Alberta Ballet is committed to an inclusive workplace culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Alberta Ballet School also offers a residence program for all its Professional Division dancers, and those students benefit from full-time, on-site staff. In 2000 Diane joined the artistic staff of The Royal Ballet School . |, Fellow + Examiner, CI-CIBC, Enrico Cecchetti Diploma, FISTD [CB] FRSA, Enrico Cecchetti Diploma. Many students who pursue dance do so primarily for the recreational and social benefits dance brings. Emma KowalchukMs. - 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. Diane van Schoor, Artistic Advisor, Ms. Lynette Fry AbraMs. 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. 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. Diane frequently presents papers at international conferences and has acted as subject consultant for various dance publications. Thinking of trying preschool ballet but don't want to commit to the whole year in case they don't enjoy it? Her love of movement and teaching, along with her desire to help others recover from injury and prevent injuries are close to her heart. Sarah Dahlseide, Co-Head of Open Division, CalgaryMs. 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. Attend residence team meetings as requested. As I grew into my adolescence the complexity of my feelings grew as well. 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. ADA offers a close-knit family atmosphere created by inspiring teachers and staff and supportive dance families! Type of Position: Regular Hourly (Part-Time). She currently sits on the Administrative Council and Alberta Provincial Committee of Cecchetti Canada. Marina FedorovMr. The lawsuit filed Friday before U.S. District Court in San Francisco by a group of artists accuses three AI imaging companies . 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). Lorelei BalalloMs. Each school day is equally divided into artistic and academic instruction, and provides opportunities to hone both social and leadership skills. 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. |, 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. 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. RESIDENCE ASSISTANTS ARE CONSIDERED CAREGIVER EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF WORKING HOURS AS PER ALBERTA EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS. We help students discover the joy of dance in an immersive, supportive, and positive training environment. She believes that students should develop the skills needed to be life-long learners while endeavouring to be positive global citizens. 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. Abby Evoy-Gingras, Front Desk / Reception, Edmonton, Ms. Laura BayneMs. With an ambitious new strategic plan, were adding to our team as we get ready to begin this exciting new chapter. 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. In 2004, Ms. McNeil joined the faculty of Alberta Ballet School to teach Professional Division. Dancers who approach their work with curiosity, thoughtfulness, and a growth mindset will find the highest level of success with Alberta Ballet. Jennifer Fournier danced for 22 years with the National Ballet of Canada and is one of Canadas most distinguished ballet dancers. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction with professional faculty. This is a Seasonal, Full-time position. Graham explained that the arts, in general, were then, and remain, a community filled with acceptance. Ms. Ashley McNeil, Director, Alberta Ballet SchoolMs. Minimum of High School Diploma. Emily NotonMs. Edmund Stripe, Senior School Ballet Teacher and Choreographic AssociateMs. Ashley McNeils early ballet training began in Owen Sound, Ontario under the tutelage of Eleanor Brennan, followed by attending National Ballet School. From there, Murray Kilgour invited him to Alberta as a ballet and character dance teacher. Laurie Woelk, Ms. Ruth ChoMs. Our Professional Division faculty include not only artistic professionals, but academic and administrative professionals, too. Gord is currently a member of the UofA Senate. Sarah Stephen, Mr. Peter Dala - Music Director, Alberta BalletMr. Nichol McKinnonMr. Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. 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. The tragic story was close to home for Graham and, obviously, very impactful. Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate is preferred. This includes valuing diversity in our workforce,providinga safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. Graham McKelvie was born and raised in Saskatoon where he began his training with Hazel Ann Olson at Saskatoon School of Ballet. Margaret Dalwood is a Fellow and Examiner for Cecchetti Canada, who continues to freelance and has been a guest teacher for the Alberta Ballet School (PD) in Calgary and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and continues to travel across the country guest teaching summer intensive programs and workshops. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to all inquiries. 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