During his dance career, he served as a contributing member of the Ballet West Academy faculty. Resident conductor from 2002 – 2011 with Edmonton Opera, he started conducting for Alberta Ballet in 2001 with The Nutcracker and was appointed Music Director in 2005. Wheeldon choreographed A Midsummer Night's Dream with the company. Alberta Ballet School offers programming in ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance, including a partnership with YYC Dance Project. The Nutcracker is a classic that has enchanted dance fans of all ages for decades. He retired from professional dance and joined Alberta Ballet’s leadership team. In 2015, Alberta Ballet offered Anderson a contract as ballet master. Canadian choreographer Sabrina Matthews has created pieces the company as well. I absolutely love working for Alberta Ballet, but it's the arts and it's non-profit so we all go above and beyond every day. [7], Company artists of Alberta Ballet (2018/19):[8], The Professional Division at Alberta Ballet School is a full-time dance and academic training program for students in grades 7 through 12, with a part-time, dance-only option for those in grades 5 and 6. Alberta Ballet is proud to present this romantic story to newcomers and veteran ballet fans alike – a story we’ve only ever told on stage once in the last 35 years. He began an eclectic and varied dance training at a young age, thanks to the significant opportunity of the small but prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts and its acclaimed faculty, particularly Sylvester Campbell and Norma Pera, and with active encouragement from his family. Before joining Alberta Ballet, Chris spent seven years with the Canadian Red Cross as the Manager, Community Development and Organizational Capacity Building. Anderson cites his professional dance career as having been blessed with many incredible opportunities, working with great artists and dancing iconic works while gaining a deeper understanding of the communicative power of art and especially dance. In announcing the pending transition, Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître recognized Anderson’s wide, eclectic knowledge of ballet history and his business acumen as qualities that made Anderson an ideal candidate. Miss Heather Owner/Operator, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Preschool, Acro. There will also be new work from him in Alberta Ballet’s 2021-22 season. The School's Dedicated Contemporary Dance Stream is available to students in grades 10, 11 and 12 who wish to focus on contemporary dance. The Alberta Ballet School staff, instructors and IT department have been working hard to bring the very best online programming to our students. By Troy Hasselman, February 14 2020 — Alberta Ballet is blending classical, neoclassical and contemporary ballet in a triple bill that will showcase dancers from all three forms in Alberta Ballet: Unleashed. His performance repertoire came to include the works of George Balanchine, Sir Frederick Ashton, William Christensen, William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Nicolo Fonte, Val Caniparoli, Helen Pickett, and Matthew Neenan. Anderson rose to the rank of Soloist while working under the direction of Ballet West’s pre-eminent artistic directors Jonas Kage, Pamela Robinson, and Adam Sklute. When you volunteer with Alberta Ballet, you can select from opportunities at the Company and the School. President & CEO Chris George 403.804.2113. [1][2] The company is a resident company of both the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Alberta and the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, Alberta and performs its full season in both venues. Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître has choreographed Carmen, which toured China, and Fiddle and the Drum, a collaboration with Joni Mitchell while at the Alberta Ballet. Most recently, he designed the lighting for Jean Grand-Maître's celebrated pop collaborations Love Lies Bleeding, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, Balletlujah! Students of Alberta Ballet School have exclusive opportunities to dance in annual Alberta Ballet productions. At the end of his first season, he took on an expanded role of Associate Artistic Director. Artistic staff; Music Director: Peter Dala: Other; Official school: Alberta Ballet School: Alberta … She danced many roles with Jeunesse Classique Ballet, including Clara and Snow Queen. Alberta Ballet School has on-site physiotherapy, and we encourage our students to make use of this service; our partnership with local health-care provider Momentum Health ensures students of Alberta Ballet School have access to preventative and rehabilitation programs. Most memorable among these travels was a tour to Hong Kong where he performed an excerpt from Kenneth MacMillan’s Concerto. His approach in the studio closely mirrors what he has identified as personal highlights from his own dance career. Alberta Ballet School students have their own private floor separate from other university students. Anderson is equally engaged in contributing to a strong collaboration between Alberta Ballet and Alberta School. Staff. Accredited Academic Programming. Anderson graduated with honours from SUNY in 1999. His study at SUNY also afforded him incredible performance opportunities throughout the east coast and abroad. Debbie Nordstrom Senior Director, Business Operations and Sales 403.245.4222 Ext. In 2019, he also premiered a contemporary one-act Sixth Breath (2019). He launched his career at Boston Ballet, and two years later was invited to join Salt Lake City’s Ballet West. Become a Sponsor. Back About Us Dancers Artistic Staff Board of Directors Back Donate ... Work for Alberta Ballet. The set design reflected the landscape of the Canadian Rockies. Season Sponsors 20-21 . In 2018, the Alberta Ballet Board of Directors passed a motion to modify the leadership structure of the Ballet, at which time, Chris became the President & CEO of Alberta Ballet. Resident Lighting Designer: Pierre Lavoie. [9], The School is led by Artistic Principal Ashley McNeil and, in 2018, was recognized by Canadian Heritage for its national impact in training artists for professional artistic careers, at the highest levels. Pierre Lavoie has been active in dance since 1982. Anderson went on to attend Purchase College’s SUNY Conservatory of Dance, studying primarily with Gayle Young, Bettijane Sills, and Rosanna Seravalli. Artistic Director Designate Christopher Anderson is eager to tackle the iconic story that he believes will connect and resonate with our audiences. He has also designed for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Boston Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Atlantic Ballet Theatre, and Ballet Memphis. Act at all times in the best interest of Alberta Ballet in promoting its artistic objectives. Ms. Ashley McNeil, Director, Alberta Ballet School Ms. Diane van Schoor, Artistic Advisor Ms. Flora Altieri, Academic Principal Mr. Alvan Yuan, Academic Program Assistant. https://www.ticketmaster.ca/Alberta-Ballet-tickets/artist/927982 As Alberta Ballet's Official Diagnostic Imaging Partner, Canada Diagnostic Centres is committed to detecting, monitoring and maintaining the well-being of our dancers. It also commissioned two pieces from Jorma Elo, of the Boston Ballet. Anderson will begin his tenure as sole Artistic Director in July 2022. Sarah Dick Ticketing and Patron Representative … Scroll Alberta Ballet’s … He began his career in Toronto as a stage manager, then moved to Montréal to work with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. He retired from professional dance and joined Alberta Ballet’s leadership team. [3] She was followed by Jeremy Leslie-Spinks (1975-1976), Brydon Paige (1976–1988), and Ali Pourfarrokh (1988–1998). Alberta Ballet School. While continuing to dance as a freelance artist, she began to teach and coach throughout the GTA. Anderson joined Alberta Ballet's artistic team in 2015 after an illustrious career as a dancer, choreographer and teacher with two of the largest ballet ensembles in the United States. While in London, he worked at the Royal Ballet School as a repetiteur, which led him to become conductor and pianist of the Basel Ballet in Switzerland in 1984. Support-Home Header. Alberta Ballet: Unleashed showcases mixed styles. Alberta Ballet School’s Residence is located in the West Residence - Building D, at Mount Royal University (MRU). Alberta Ballet (also known as the Alberta Ballet Company) was founded by Muriel Taylor and Dr. Ruth Carse in 1958 and became a professional company in 1966. Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître 403.245.4222 Ext. Heather was raised in Central Alberta and danced at a couple well known studios in the Red Deer area growing up. ... Group Tickets Beware of Resellers 20/21 SEASON Swan Lake Peter Pan All of Us On Stage Online About About Us Dancers Artistic Staff Board of Directors Donate Donate Donate Now Volunteer Sponsor Sponsor Branding Client Hosting Community Outreach Our Partners The School Alberta Ballet School FAQ. He toured the company to China, Finland, and Egypt.[3]. As the official training school for Alberta Ballet Company (www.albertaballet.com), our students are afforded the opportunity to train with the ballet’s artistic staff and dance in company productions. Staff List. Advancement Staff. Christiana also had many roles created for her by choreographers such as Matthew Neenan, Nicolo Fonte, Helen Pickett, Jodie Gates, Val Caniparoli, Christopher Anderson, Garrett Smith and Charlotte Boye-Christensen. Treat your clients and/or employees to an evening at the ballet. 2. Alberta Ballet was the first Canadian company to stage a ballet by Christopher Wheeldon of the New York City Ballet. Foster good relations and communication with a variety of interest groups, these include suppliers, IATSE locals, the performing arts industry and the community at large.