Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Gill
“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 performances would not […]
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 […]
UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Derek Sangster
“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 […]
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 […]
UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Kathleen Rea
“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 […]
CBJ’s Annelie Liliemark on Dancing the Lead Role in Coppélia: A Comedy With Love
“For me, this is my most challenging role so far.” CBJ’s touring production, Coppélia: A Comedy With Love, is a delight for audiences and dancers alike. Annelie Liliemark performs the […]
Staff Spotlight: Kia Kotsanis
“… 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 […]
UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Saniya Abilmajineva
“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, […]
Svea Eklof: The Work and Legacies of Ballet Coaching
“I work mostly with soloists and principals on the specifics of how they are doing the steps, what the shape should look like, and the intent of steps. It’s […]
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 […]