Leya de Bruyn on all things Dance
Leya de Bruyn has been dancing since she was nine years old, starting her dance training at Panorama School of Dance in British Columbia. Currently attending the Professional Ballet Program […]
Romeo & Juliet @ TCU Place
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dance Immersion Spearheads Black Futures Fundraiser
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
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
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 […]
Naomi Kawamura’s Path to a “Special Canadian Ballet Company”
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 […]
Unleashed 2021 Goes Virtual
George Brown Dance students recently wrapped up filming for Unleashed 2021. This year’s performance will be presented virtually with four new pieces created for the screen. CBJ & GBD faculty […]
GBD Grad Launches Tea and Thread Designs
There is a vast range of careers and possibilities within the dance industry and GBD graduates are charting their own unique path through them. This month, we caught up with […]
Pandemic Brings New Initiatives and Opportunities for Students and Alumni
“A film project such as this hasn’t been a part of the GBD curriculum but is certainly an important experience as the dance industry adapts to changing times. Film helps […]