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Spotlight on GBD Faculty Member Alyssa Martin

April 9, 2021

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Alyssa Martin is a Canadian choreographer and director. She founded Rock Bottom Movement in 2012 as a creative home and has since created over twenty new works. She’s earned the Canadian Stage Award for Direction, a Dora Award Nomination for Outstandin…

Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni

Q & A Catching up with Katie: The Final Year and the Future

April 3, 2020

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In the dance studio. Photo by Cole Forrest. Read Part 1 & 2 here: Catching up With Katie. “I think I have grown the most in contemporary dance because of how much my teachers have inspired me.” Q: You are coming up to your final months before gradu…

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Message from GBD Associate Director: Derek Sangster

March 2, 2020

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“It is both fulfilling and rewarding to witness each student approach the rigorous daily schedule with commitment and desire to learn.” The 2019/2020 school year ushered in a wonderful group of fresh, excited and focused dance students. These aspiring…

Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni

Alumna Spotlight: Selina Ficociello Finds the Freedom to Dance Her Art

December 19, 2019

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Selina overlooking the cruise ship. “I didn’t even realize I wanted to pursue dance professionally until my first year at George Brown.” Selina Ficociello is showcasing her diversity as a dancer since earning her diploma from GBD’s Dance Performance Pr…

Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni

George Brown Dance Announces IN HÄUS 2019

December 2, 2019

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Photo by SVP Photography. “IN HÄUS has become an annual event that fills with both current and aspiring dancers, as well as alumni…It reinforces our dedication to strong community and commitment to our student success.” George Brown Dance is kicking…

Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet, Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, News + Media

George Brown College Students Help Capture the Historic Creation of Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™

July 31, 2019

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The film crew in action.   “Being able to shoot this ballet is also a one-of-a kind opportunity because Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™ is happening for the first time. This is historical.”     George Brown Co…

Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni, News + Media

Next Stage – An Entertaining Show You Won’t Want to Miss

June 28, 2019

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Next Stage 2018 dancers.     “They’re working with industry professionals and established choreographers who really push the limits for them…” Mark your calendars! On August 9 & 10, George Brown Dance is presenting the next generation o…

Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni

Catching Up with Katie

May 3, 2019

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“I’ve grown a lot this year as a dancer and a person with the guidance of my teachers.” At the beginning of the school year, Katie Couchie shared her inspirational dance journey that led her to GBD. Now we’re catching up with Katie on the highligh…

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GBD Student Spotlight: Emma Lum-Gerry

April 12, 2019

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     “I wasn’t happy without dance.” Emma Lum-Gerry knew that she needed to pursue a career in dance after spending a year in Ryerson’s undergraduate Psychology program. “I wasn’t happy without dance,” she shares. “I had to go there to r…

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UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Derek Sangster

March 27, 2019

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Derek with his dancers.   “I’m very interested in the collaboration of this yearly new work created specifically for the Dance Performance Graduating Class. This confidence in my instinctual direction has led to more creative freedom for the…

Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni, News + Media

Alumna Spotlight: Nobahar Dadui on Her Journey from GBD to Cirque du Soleil and Beyond

March 22, 2019

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Photo by John Attis. “We were refugees when I was five…Neither of my parents got to pursue their dreams after the revolution got worse.” Nobahar Dadui’s father envisioned her passion for the performing arts before she was even born. “When my mom was…

Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni, News + Media

GBD Alumna Spotlight: Emily Holmes on the Importance of Industry Connections and Versatility

February 22, 2019

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“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 a variety of training and performance contexts. For GBD al…

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UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Alyssa Martin

February 15, 2019

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Alyssa uses tarot cards in the creation of her newest work for UNLEASHED 2019.   “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 choreographe…

Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights

GBD Student Spotlight: Katie Couchie’s Dance Story

September 21, 2018

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   “I’d never seen a dancer dance on stage and I didn’t know you could make a career out of it, so when I saw Ballet Jörgen perform it really inspired me and made me realize that I could do that too.” It all started with scenes from The Nutcr…