A Return to the Studios and Dancing Toward Graduation
“There are so many amazing things about the program. At GBD they teach us not only how to be a dancer of a specific style, but to be complete artists.” […]
Spotlight on GBD Faculty Member Alyssa Martin
Alyssa Martin is a Canadian choreographer and director. She founded Rock Bottom Movement in 2012 as a creative home and has since created over twenty new works. She’s earned the […]
Celebrating Black History Month: Reflecting on CBJ’s Ballerina, Candace Veecock
“Bengt Jörgen, C.M. and Canada’s Ballet Jörgen were the first to put diversity in numbers for classical ballet on Canadian stages, some 30 years ago. Bengt is a true Canadian […]
Continuing a Holiday Tradition with the Virtual Nutcracker Youth Participant Program
“I love performing with Ballet Jörgen. It doesn’t feel like Christmas without the Nutcracker. I was so excited to be part of the Ballet Jörgen cast again!” – Virtual Nutcracker Local Participant The […]
Q & A With Mafa Makhubalo – Part 2
Mafa Makhubalo was invited by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen as a choreographer for Solos & Duets and Summer Intensive program annual series from 2013-2017. He has been described as having “profound […]
Q & A With Mafa Makhubalo – Part 1
Mafa Makhubalo was invited by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen as a choreographer for Solos & Duets and Summer Intensive program annual series from 2013-2017. He has been described as having “profound […]
Adrián Ramírez Juárez & Akari Fujiwara on the New Amanda Martinez Video for Estaba Cayendo
Canadian singer songwriter, Amanda Martinez got involved with Adrián and Akari through award winning choreographer Debra Brown. When Amanda contacted Debra about moving forward with her idea for her new […]
Canadian Singer-Songwriter Amanda Martinez Debuts New Video with CBJ Dancers
Amanda Martinez is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music is an original blend of influences from her Mexican and South African roots. Amanda credits her long-time band for being a huge […]
Motivation, Discipline and a Deep Passion for the Art: Mentorship Dancer Chole Bruce’s Journey from Injury to Sharing Dance with the World
“I have always wanted to be a Company Member with CBJ and the Mentorship Program would give me a taste of what that would be like.” Born and raised in […]
The Home Show: CBJ’s New Creation with Debra Brown
CBJ is thrilled to be working with world-renowned choreographer Debra Brown on a new creation. This work is unique, as our dancers have no studio access and cannot interact with each other or […]