by Marketing | Apr 17, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni, News + Media
Justin Saulnier and the competitive team of Dynamic Academy of the Arts in their last rehearsal before competition. “I graduated from the program in 2013, and it has played a huge role in the formation of my professional life.” Post-secondary dance...
by Marketing | Apr 12, 2019 | Education and Classes
“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 realize that dance was what I...
by Marketing | Mar 29, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni, News + Media
From left to right: Jade Chaplin, Rachel Schilberg, Adam Davidson, Sierra Goldak, “The mentorship program has made me more aware of the kinds of things I need to do for myself.” CBJ’s mentorship students Jade Chaplin, Adam Davidson, Sierra Goldak,...
by Marketing | Mar 29, 2019 | Community Outreach, Features & Spotlights, News + Media
In the Village of Boyle in Alberta – Dave doing what he does best: driving. “I got to see the dress rehearsal with the live orchestra in Sheridan. You get to see the process. That’s always interesting.” Canada’s Ballet Jörgen programs and...
by Marketing | Mar 29, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, News + Media
Hiroto as Dr. Coppélius, photo by Ted Buck “My favourite part of the ballet is when I give a heart or soul to everybody on stage.” As CBJ enters the last month of its performance tour of Coppélia: A Comedy with Love, Hiroto Saito reflects on...
by Marketing | Mar 27, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, News + Media
“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 dancers.” Derek Sangster is the...
by Marketing | Mar 22, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, GBD Alumni, News + Media
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...
by Marketing | Mar 15, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, News + Media
“Contact Improv involves learning partnering skills that are especially useful once dancers start working in the industry.” Kathleen Rea is approaching her twentieth anniversary on the faculty of George Brown Dance, where she specializes in Contact...
by Marketing | Mar 4, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, News + Media
“… it’s inspiring to see students bring their gifts and qualities to our community, and out into the world.” There is a diverse team of people that work behind the scenes at Canada’s Ballet Jörgen and George Brown Dance. Get to know our office...
by Marketing | Mar 4, 2019 | Education and Classes, Features & Spotlights, News + Media
“My advice is to gain a knowledge of traditional folk dance, music basics, drama theatre, and methods of training in different countries. This understanding will make your dancing deeper, richer, and more interesting.” Saniya Abilmajineva is a...
