Mentee Estelle Tang Goes on Tour with Ballet Jörgen
Estelle takes in the sites on tour. “Being in rehearsals with the company taught me a lot and gave me so much confidence even in regular class.” Estelle Tang graduated […]
dance Immersion Spearheads Black Futures Fundraiser
The dance Immersion team. Left to Right: Timea Wharton-Suri, Curator & Program Director; Vivine Scarlett, Founder / Executive Director; Zahra Badua, Administrative Assistant; Jillian Greyson, Communications Assistant. Photo by Jason […]
Catching Up With Katie: After Graduation
Written by Elise Tigges, Communications Contributor. Katie Couchie is a graduate of George Brown Dance’s Dance Performance Preparation program and Dance Performance program. She graduated at the beginning of the […]
Böys who Dance: Noah So and Developing a Strong Sense of Independence, Maturity, and Confidence
Each year, Ballet Jörgen works with many young dancers through our Nutcracker Youth Participant Program. This program offers dancers the incredible experience of touring and dancing alongside the Company. One […]
George Brown Dance Student, Chabi Arauz Ypsilantis Lives her Childhood Dream
George Brown Dance student, Chabi Arauz Ypsilantis, recently fulfilled her childhood dream of dancing the role of Klara! Currently in her second year of the P105 Dance Performance program at […]
The Nutcracker Youth Participant Program: Invaluable Experiences for Young Performers
The familiar sound of the Nutcracker Suite, the magic of Algonquin forest and all its creatures, and the excitement of Christmas has returned to Ballet Jörgen’s studios! The Company is […]
Naomi Kawamura’s Path to a “Special Canadian Ballet Company”
Originally from BC, Naomi began her ballet training under Mary Burke in Richmond, BC. She continued her studies with Janet Gittens at Deas Island Dance. At age fourteen, Naomi moved […]
The Road to the Stage
The performing arts has suffered greatly due to the pandemic; and it is not just the Companies, venues, and audiences that have been affected. Our artists have also suffered — […]
Leader, SK Welcomes Ballet Jörgen for opening their 2021/2022 season at the Leader Community Centre
“Thanks again for giving Leader the opportunity to have you perform in Leader. It is something we will never forget.” – Leader & District Arts Council Thank you to the […]
Meet the 2021 Mentorship Dancers
Meet Estelle Tang, Taisiia Zamula, and Valentina Polanco! Each of these dancers graduated from the GBD Dance Performance program (P105) in August and promptly began their mentorship. The CBJ Mentorship […]