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National Ballet School
Spring Showcase 07
May 22 to 26, 2007
Spring Showcase & OPENING NIGHT : Tuesday May 22, 2007
Spring Showcase ( which is presented in May of each year ) is the National Ballet School's annual celebration of dance which offers the public a special glimpse at the stars of tomorrow.
The National Ballet School started the Spring Showcase with a fine VIP reception in the Town Square of the School's beautiful new building, Celia Franca Centre at 400 Jarvis Street, Toronto with many VIP's such the School's board of directors as well as Margaret McCain in attendance. The reception consisted of fine wine, excellent food and a live and silent jewelry auction. The reception was followed by the inaugural performance of a full-length classical production of La Sylphide. This marks the first time that the school presented a unabridged classical ballet for the Annual Showcase!
La Sylphide
First performed in 1832, La Sylphide is one of the world's most acclaimed Danish classical ballets. Choreographed by August Bournonville, La Sylphide tells the story of a young Scotsman, James (beautifully played by , Naoya Ebe, National Ballet of Canada Dancer ) who forsakes the certainties and happiness of the peasant world he knows to pursue the beautiful and mysterious Sylph. La Sylphide is a classic fairy tale of love, betrayal and loss: this production was staged by Sorella Englund, former principal dancer of the Royal Danish Ballet and the world's foremost interpreter of Bournonville style.
NBS: Canada's National Ballet School
Now in its 48th year, Canada's National Ballet School, is an important training institution for aspiring young dancers and teachers. Although about 1,000 young dancers audition each year, only about 50 are accepted into the NBS's full-time Professional Ballet/Academic Program or the Post-Secondary (Intensive Dance). The School's progressive curriculum, with its emphasis on the physical and emotional well being of the student, has put NBS at the forefront of dance training internationally. NBS graduates can be found as dancers, choreographers, artistic directors, teachers, and administrators in over 65 dance companies world-wide. NBS also operates a retail store, The Shoe RoomŪ. The School's graduates include Canadian ballet stars such as Karen Kain, Rex Harrington ( see Past Events - Unmasked ) , Veronica Tennant, James Kudelka and most of the dancers in the National Ballet of Canada and dance artists in major companies around the world. Many of the students we meet opening night were headed for the Canadian National Ballet next year. NBS also operates a retail store, The Shoe RoomŪ.
The opening night and presentation of La Sylphide good performance was a beautiful night and for a very worthy cause. If you missed this event, be sure to put it onto your calender for next year! Also note that NBS will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in October of 2010. For more information about the National Ballet School or to donate, click on this web page for its web site!
© 2007 Article & Photos G.C. Eyre All Rights Reserved
L to R: Judith Gelber, Future Chair, NBS, Margaret McCain
Marina Surgan, Manager and Principal Pianist
Student, Sarah
Will Perform for National Ballet of Canada Next Year!
Lead Dancer, Naoya Ebe, National Ballet of Canada Dancer
Dancer, Rhiannon
Dancers Enjoying the after Reception
Spring Showcase & OPENING NIGHT : Tuesday May 22, 2007
Spring Showcase ( which is presented in May of each year ) is the National Ballet School's annual celebration of dance which offers the public a special glimpse at the stars of tomorrow. The National Ballet School started the Spring Showcase with a fine VIP reception in the Town Square of the School's beautiful new building, Celia Franca Centre at 400 Jarvis Street, Toronto with many VIP's such the School's board of directors as well as Margaret McCain in attendance. The reception consisted of fine wine, excellent food and a live and silent jewelry auction. The reception was followed by the inaugural performance of a full-length classical production of La Sylphide. This marks the first time that the school presented a unabridged classical ballet for the Annual Showcase!
La Sylphide
First performed in 1832, La Sylphide is one of the world's most acclaimed Danish classical ballets. Choreographed by August Bournonville, La Sylphide tells the story of a young Scotsman, James (beautifully played by , Naoya Ebe, National Ballet of Canada Dancer ) who forsakes the certainties and happiness of the peasant world he knows to pursue the beautiful and mysterious Sylph. La Sylphide is a classic fairy tale of love, betrayal and loss: this production was staged by Sorella Englund, former principal dancer of the Royal Danish Ballet and the world's foremost interpreter of Bournonville style.
NBS: Canada's National Ballet School
Now in its 48th year, Canada's National Ballet School, is an important training institution for aspiring young dancers and teachers. Although about 1,000 young dancers audition each year, only about 50 are accepted into the NBS's full-time Professional Ballet/Academic Program or the Post-Secondary (Intensive Dance). The School's progressive curriculum, with its emphasis on the physical and emotional well being of the student, has put NBS at the forefront of dance training internationally. NBS graduates can be found as dancers, choreographers, artistic directors, teachers, and administrators in over 65 dance companies world-wide. NBS also operates a retail store, The Shoe RoomŪ. The School's graduates include Canadian ballet stars such as Karen Kain, Rex Harrington ( see Past Events - Unmasked ) , Veronica Tennant, James Kudelka and most of the dancers in the National Ballet of Canada and dance artists in major companies around the world. Many of the students we meet opening night were headed for the Canadian National Ballet next year. NBS also operates a retail store, The Shoe RoomŪ.
The opening night and presentation of La Sylphide good performance was a beautiful night and for a very worthy cause. If you missed this event, be sure to put it onto your calender for next year! Also note that NBS will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in October of 2010. For more information about the National Ballet School or to donate, click on this web page for its web site!
© 2007 Article & Photos G.C. Eyre All Rights Reserved
L to R: Judith Gelber, Future Chair, NBS, Margaret McCain
Student, Sarah
Will Perform for National Ballet of Canada Next Year!
Lead Dancer, Naoya Ebe, National Ballet of Canada Dancer
Dancer, Rhiannon
Dancers Enjoying the after Reception