Ballet Edmonton Summer Intensive 2023

About
Ballet Edmonton is a contemporary ballet ensemble of company dancers under the leadership of renowned choreographer and Ballet Edmonton Artistic Director Wen Wei Wang. We commission original work each season from various choreographic voices for our main stage performance series and touring. Our repertoire features bold new creations by nationally, and Internationally recognized and emerging choreographers with distinctive voices. We contribute to the evolution of ballet in Canada through the presentation of original, inspired new work. 

Ballet Edmonton Summer Dance Intensive 2023 offers dedicated dance students the opportunity to learn from professional dancers and choreographers and work on repertoire that expands their physical vocabulary. This intensive is designed to help students with a strong technical foundation explore new perspectives on contemporary dance practices. 

Students will have daily classes in ballet, contemporary, improvisation, and repertoire. Applicants to this Intensive must have a minimum of four years of ballet training.  Classes will run in person in 2023, and students must show proof of full vaccination to attend.

Auditions are not required, but Ballet Edmonton artistic staff will assess each dancer on the first day for physical capacity and appropriate placement.  

August 14-18, 2023   

Ruth Carse Centre for Dance   

11205 - 107 Ave Edmonton, AB  

10:00 AM - 3:30  PM 

Ages 12-22 with four years of ballet training
Investment: $500  (Early bird $450 until April 30)  

Instructors: Wen Wei Wang, Yoko Kanomata, Diego Ramalho 

Daily Schedule 

• 10:00- 11:15 Ballet Class
• 11:15- 11:30 Break
• 11:30 - 12:30 Contemporary class
• 12:30-1:30 Lunch
• 1:30- 3:30 Repertoire / Choreography 
• There will be a studio showing for friends and family on Friday, August 18, at 1:30.  

As there are limited spaces, registration is non-refundable.  

All students who attend SDI 2023 will receive two complimentary tickets to any BE mainstage performance in the 2023/24 season.  

Registration Inquiries: sarah@balletedmonton.ca

Course Outline Inquiries: yoko@balletedmonton.ca

Phone: 780-970-4979