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: 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 […]
Svea Eklof: CBJ’s Principal Coach Shares the Story of her International Ballet Career
“I never expected to get into it… “I’m too small to be in a Balanchine ballet, is what I thought.” Svea Eklof is one of the gems of Canada’s Ballet […]
The Director’s Take: Bengt Jörgen on Remaking Coppélia for a Contemporary Audience
“Coppélia is one of the few surviving ballet classics.” CBJ’s touring ballet, Coppélia: A Comedy with Love, is a truly unique production. “Many works get updated and gain new relevance over […]
UNLEASHED 2019 Choreographer Series: Darryl Tracy
“I use the dancers to help find a way into the work.” Distinguished Toronto-based dance artist, Darryl Tracy, is returning as a choreographer for GBD’s annual student performance, UNLEASHED. Darryl […]
“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 […]