dance Immersion Spearheads Black Futures Fundraiser
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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 […]
Dream Talker: Jose Angel Carret
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“I really appreciate the opportunity that CBJ has given me to work with their talented dancers who have supported my new creation with their magnificent work during our rehearsals.” Cuban […]