Alys Shee places 2nd Moscow International Ballet Competition

We are proud to announce that our Student Alys Shee won Silver Medal in Moscow International Ballet Competition

List of Competition Judges:

RUSSIA
. . Grigorovitch JN - , - People's Artist of the USSR, President
. . Vassiliev VV - . . , - President of GS Ulanova, People's Artist of USSR
. . Leonova MK - , - People's Artist of Russia, Rector MGAH
. . Semenyaka LI - , - - People's Artist of USSR, teacher-coach GABT RF
. . Tsiskaridze NM - , - People's Artist of Russia, the soloist GABT RF

ARGENTINA
- - Julio Boca - Head of the National Ballet Company of Argentina in Buenos Aires

BELARUS
. . Elizariev VN - , - People's Artist of USSR, the main choreographer GABT RB

BULGARIA
Koldamova Krasimira - prima ballerina of the Sofia Opera.

UKRAINE
. . Stanishevsky YA - , . - Honored Artist of Ukraine, Rector of the National Academy of Ukraine named after the dance. .
S. Lifar

ITALY
- Parilla Margherita - Rector of the National Academy of Dance in Rome, Italy

KAZAKHSTAN
. . Nurkaliev TA - . - Principal choreographer National Opera and Ballet. . . K. Bayseitovoy in Astana

KOREA
- Choi Ji Ta - The head of the National Ballet of Korea

CHINA
- - Xiao Suhua - - Professor of the Beijing Academy of Dance

FRANCE
- . Zhyud Charles - Director of Opera in the city of Bordeaux and Artistic Director of Ballet

JAPAN
- «Ochi International ballet» Minoru eyes - President troupe «Ochi International ballet»

Executive Secretary of the Jury
. . Usanov SA - , - Honored Artist of Russia, Director General of the Federation of International ballet competitions

Our Students Win 2nd place in America Grand Prix

Canadian Ballet Theatre is proud to announce that our students
Evgeni Dokoukine and Alys Shee placed in Second place of Pas De Deux Category in Finals of Youth America Grand Prix, New York, USA, 2009.

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is the world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition that awards over $250,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools worldwide. The competition is held annually around the world and in New York City, and is open to dance students of all nationalities 9-19 years old.

Celebrate our 20th Anniversary!

You are cordially invited to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of internationally renowned Academy of Ballet and Jazz, School of Canadian Ballet Theatre.

The Performance will take place Wednesday June 10th, 2009 - Show Starts at 7:00pm
At the magnificent new Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge Street (North of Major Mackenzie), Richmond Hill, ON

To Purchase Tickets

Tickets are all $ 30 each
** By Phone:  You may call the box-office at (905) 787-8811
** Online:  visit  http://richmondhill.ticketwindow.ca/
** In Person: Visit the Theatre’s box-office at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 10268 Yonge Street (North of Major Mackenzie), Richmond Hill, ON

***Reception to follow WEDNESDAY JUNE 10th 2009 Showcase***

Academy of Ballet and Jazz, School Canadian Ballet Theatre

No teacher, scholar or student of dance can afford to miss this unique opportunity to study in detail the program that will have such momentous impact on the dance in 21 st century. This is the method that produced such luminaries as Balanchine, Pavlova, Nureyev, Barishnikov and Makarova. Our program upholds the highest standards in dance education offering complete technical mastery.

Looking for the Best Ballet School in Toronto?

Photo: Nadia Veselova Tencer

Artistic Director: Annual International Ballet Gala Champs Elysees, Paris, France 1998 - 2006 Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia 2001 Lincoln Center, New York, USA 2000-2007 Palais des Festivales, Cannes, France 1999 - 2007 Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts 2002 -2007 Humming Bird Centre, Toronto, Canada 1995 - 1999 Awards: Outstanding Teacher, Youth American Grand Prix, 2009 Awards: Brilliance of the 21st Century Medal, New York, 2007 Awards: Golden Soffit Award, St. Petersbrg, Russia 1995-1996 Judge and Choreographer at the Youth American Grand Prix, New York, U.S.A. Judge, Prix Benois de la Danse, Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow Graduate of the Kirov Ballet, St. Petersburg Performed with famous Russian companies  and worlds best ballet stars

Perform in Full Length Productions in Top Toronto Theatres

The Annual productions which are all full length and staged by Nadia Veselova Tencer include: The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, La Bayadere, Don Quixote and Giselle (which was broadcasted by Rogers TV). All of these productions are staged with professional sets and costumes.

Learn from the Best Teachers

Higly skilled teachers in character, modern, jazz and hip hop work together with our pre-professional ballet program. Voted "Top School in Toronto" by the readers of the City Parent Magazine.

Guest Teachers from Top International Ballet schools come to work with students at School of Canadian Theatre.

Graduate and Work in Professional Companies around the World

Our Graduates perform with major ballet companies around the world including:

• Bolshoi Ballet
• Monte Carlo
• Budapest Opera Ballet
• English National Ballet
• U.S.A
• Canada
• And more.....

One of the highlights of the year was the CBC Documentary "A Star in the Making" on our student Sarah Clark who recently graduated from Bolshoi Ballet School.

Meet with Ballet Stars of the 21st Century

During their visits to Canada, international ballet superstars from Treatre La Scala Milano, Paris Opera Ballet, Kirov Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Ballet London, Cuban Bational Ballet, and more rehearse in studios of Academy of Ballet and Jazz, School of Canadian Ballet Theatre