Catching Up with Katie
“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 […]
Alumnus Spotlight: Justin Saulnier
“I graduated from the program in 2013, and it has played a huge role in the formation of my professional life.” Post-secondary dance education can lead to a range of […]
Mentorship Students Reflect on 2018-19 Season with CBJ
“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, and Rachel […]
Alumna Spotlight: Nobahar Dadui on Her Journey from GBD to Cirque du Soleil and Beyond
“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 […]
GBD Alumna Spotlight: Emily Holmes on the Importance of Industry Connections and Versatility
“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 […]
“You can create the life you want”: How Derick Robinson is Charting His Professional Dance Path”
“The biggest thing I took away from GBD was to always remember why I’m in dance.” Derick Robinson is creating a professional dance life that matches his individuality. The George […]
“Bonding, Witnessing, and Holding Space”: Irma Villafuerte on the Creative Process Behind her 2018 IN HÄUS Work
“George Brown weighs a lot in my life as an artist because of the people and the nurturing of my teachers. I became so strong.” GBD alumna Irma Villafuerte has […]
“Heartwarming & Exciting”: Brett Stadnyk and Sierra Goldak Tour Home Province with CBJ’s The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
“I get to witness and be part of the process of learning choreography, making adjustments, refining it, and ultimately performing, all within the context of a ballet production.” The […]
From CBJ Local Participant to GBD Grad: Anneka Burghout Reflects on her Dance Journey
“A big reason I chose George Brown Dance was because of Ballet Jörgen. I saw that the company toured across Canada, to even the small cities that most companies […]
Meet the Mentorship Students Part 2
CBJ welcomes its 2018-19 mentorship students, Jade Chaplin, Adam Davidson, Sierra Goldak, and Rachel Schilberg. CBJ’s Mentorship Program transitions George Brown Dance graduates from post-secondary training into professional dance. The […]