Summer Dance 2018 Overview

“I have no words to describe how the Junior Company improved my classical ballet technique. The diversity of styles also helped me to discover new movements and explore my body in different ways. I also learned a lot from the many amazing tutors and peers I met.”

~ Márcio Teixeira, Junior Company

It was a fun and active summer in the studios with CBJ’s 2018 Summer Dance Programs. Nearly 200 dancers from across Canada and the globe joined, bringing with them an inspiring determination to build their dance skills and artistry. Four specialized Summer Intensive programs provided dynamic training to dancers of various levels and ages, beginning at age 9, while the Junior Company program immersed dancers embarking on their professional careers in a company environment. Dancers in all programs had full schedules, with classes in a range of styles taught by company dancers, Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen,George Brown Dance faculty, and special guest artists, including Artistic Director of KasheDance, Kevin Ormsby.

“My daughter loved the program and is excited to register again next summer. I was very impressed with the professionalism, experience, enthusiasm and support of the instructors and staff. Thank you again for running such a fabulous program.”

~ Tessa Di Iorio, Parent of Sum II Dancer
 

CBJ is incredibly proud of the extraordinary hard work and enthusiasm displayed by the 2018 summer dancers, whose energy and sheer passion for dance animated the halls and studios over the course of July and August. While it was sad to say goodbye at the end of each program, it was wonderful to witness each dancer’s development. On the last day of the Summer I, II, and III programs, dancers demonstrated what they had learned to an audience of proud family and friends, while Summer IV and Junior Company members performed a showcase of repertoire and new creations at the conclusion of their 5-week programs. It was a great summer for dancers and faculty alike.

 

“Ballet Jörgen’s Summer Intensive lV was an amazing experience that has helped me to grow as a dancer and artist. This program is an excellent opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals who help each dancer to build and strengthen their technique, as well as develop their expression and movement quality as an artist. This program has helped me tremendously along my journey to pursue a career as a professional dancer.” 

~ Hannah Drover, Summer Intensive IV and GBD P105

 

“Summer Intensive at Canada’s Ballet Jörgen brings out the best in everyone. For me personally, it’s the wonderful and highly teachable students that I have the privilege of working with that sets Summer Intensive apart from every other program. I am able to do my job at the highest level with my heart open, experiment with new projects and push into emerging areas of interest. This, in my opinion, is the healthiest and most positive environment to teach and learn in and I hope to be a part of it for many more years to come.”

~ Sion Irwin-Childs, Composition Instructor, Summer Intensive II & III

Written by Victoria Campbell Windle, CBJ Communications Contributor

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