GBD Alumna Spotlight: Emily Holmes on the Importance of Industry Connections and Versatility
“There’s a lot of opportunity here.” For emerging dance artists, who you know is equally as important as strong training. George Brown Dance students work with leading industry professionals in […]
UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Alyssa Martin
“I took a leap of faith and brought a tarot deck into the room to help us navigate the creation of this piece…” Alyssa Martin is a Toronto-based […]
Svea Eklof: CBJ’s Principal Coach Shares the Story of her International Ballet Career
“I never expected to get into it… “I’m too small to be in a Balanchine ballet, is what I thought.” Svea Eklof is one of the gems of Canada’s Ballet […]
The Director’s Take: Bengt Jörgen on Remaking Coppélia for a Contemporary Audience
“Coppélia is one of the few surviving ballet classics.” CBJ’s touring ballet, Coppélia: A Comedy with Love, is a truly unique production. “Many works get updated and gain new relevance over […]
UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Darryl Tracy
“I use the dancers to help find a way into the work.” Distinguished Toronto-based dance artist, Darryl Tracy, is returning as a choreographer for GBD’s annual student performance, UNLEASHED. Darryl […]