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FirstSteps

C H O R E O G R A P H I C C O M P E T I T I O N

2 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

Welcome

To choreographers and dancers, I would like to express my deep admiration. I had the wonderful opportunity to work with you closely this season, and to watch you express your artistic voice. You all did so with great authenticity and care. Your resilience has been a source of inspiration for me throughout the season. You managed to rise above the many challenges we collectively faced, and to remain focused on creating this amazing show. I thank you for allowing me to be a part of your process and I am proud of all of you. To all viewers, I know you will feel the voice of these artists through your screen. I

encourage you to cheer them on with me as we watch and enjoy their wonderful work. To all the staff who made this production possible, thank you for making First Steps a success again this year.

Philippe Larouche First Steps Artistic Coordinator

About the RWB School Professional Division

Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division is well-known across the country and around the world for delivering excellence in dance education. Our state-of-the-art facility, located in the heart of historic downtown Winnipeg, is home to between 90 and 110 students enrolled annually in our full-time programs. We provide classical ballet training based on the Russian system and supported with a full program of studies in complementary dance forms, health, wellness, and life skills. Our approach produces artists who have the versatility to perform and teach a wide variety of dance styles and can enjoy long and fulfilling careers; it also produces responsible young adults who are well-rounded, creative, and who possess a strong work ethic and leadership skills. The connection to the RWB Company and exposure to the Company’s artistic staff are among the RWB School’s many competitive advantages. Alumni have gone on to exciting careers in all facets of the dance industry and currently make up 70% of the RWB Company and over half of the RWB School’s artistic faculty.

Land and Water Acknowledgment

We are grateful to practice our art on Treaty One land, the traditional territory of the Anishi-naabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We stand with the indigenous community and commit to build an ongoing process of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Repertoire & Casting

ImpactCHOREOGRAPHER Myles Mackesy MUSIC Eureka Pulse COMPOSER Neil Cowley DANCERS Emma Curtis, Julia Hockey, Taisi Tollasepp

This piece is about the power of women’s voices and actions, especially when they are heard and amplified by other women. More and more voices today are being heard, making an impact on the current issues around the world that require us to reflect and be part of the greater change.

Letting GoCHOREOGRAPHER Camilla Hood MUSIC Arrival of the Birds, Transformation COMPOSER The Cinematic Orchestra DANCERS Olivia Koppanyi, Aidan Vaudreill

This piece is about accepting the events from the past and learning to grow, move forward and understand when it is time to let go and find something better.

My Clique, Your CliqueCHOREOGRAPHER Grade 9 class, guided by Philippe Larouche MUSIC Project Cybersyn COMPOSER Ross from Friends DANCERS Morgan Dunham, Anne Forman, Paige Irwin, Evelyn Little, Sophie Richardson, Saneatsu Abe, Logan Shaw, Mia Zaborski

A piece choreographed by the Level 4 class of the Professional Division, a unique opportunity to work through the creative process of a piece from start to finish.

Bird Set Free CHOREOGRAPHER Niki Powell MUSIC Bird Set Free COMPOSER Sia DANCERS Katrina Oulette, Niki Powell

The depiction of someone struggling with the external and internal pressures that coerce people into becoming someone they are not; someone who is being controlled by these pres-sures and building strength to break free.



ArrhythmiaCHOREOGRAPHER Lauren Voros MUSIC Heartbeat COMPOSER BiteStar DANCERS William Hrivnak

Arrhythmia is a tribute to the amazing cardiac care teams and surgeon who supported Lauren on her journey with congenital heart disorder, which resulted in a lifechanging journey. This piece depicts the resiliency to overcome adversity and continue to strive to fulfill our dreams.

ObeliusCHOREOGRAPHER Emma Duncan MUSIC Your Hands are Cold, Recomposed COMPOSER Dario Marianelli, Max Richter DANCERS Irene Blanc-Zoco, Genevieve Galea, Julianna Generoux, Rachel Gibbs, Lauren Saunders, Kyra Soo, Maggie Weatherdon

A piece which incorporates elements of both contemporary and neoclassical ballet to convey how even in dark times your strength and perseverance will always push you towards something greater.

Hard Knock LifeCHOREOGRAPHER Dakotah Tolchard MUSIC Hard Knock Life COMPOSER Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin DANCERS Sasha Domracheva, Priscilla Gubiotti, Julia Hockey, Olivia Kowalchuk, Akira Thornton, Dakotah Tolchard, Hannah Trickett, Elisha Woo, Nathaniel Ritter-Magot

A jazzy number that brings fun, excitement and a strong sense of power to the audience.

StatueCHOREOGRAPHER William Hrivnak MUSIC Consolations, S. 172: No 3 in D-Flat Major & Lento Placido COMPOSER Franz Liszt DANCERS Felix Jenga

A contemporary piece about a statue that comes to life each and every night knowing that he will soon disappear in the morning.

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InfânçiaCHOREOGRAPHER Priscilla Gubiotti MUSIC A Brisa do Mar, Infância COMPOSER Estanislau Gubiotti DANCERS Olivia Kowalchuk, Destiny Malloy, Tess Pepetone, Hannah Trickett

A neoclassical piece which reminisces around childhood memories and the longing for the freedom that comes with it. The music is written and composed by the choreographer’s father and is inspired by the breeze of the ocean in Brazil, growing up in Brazil and missing home.

TimelineCHOREOGRAPHER Julianne Chartier MUSIC Windowpane COMPOSER Mild High Club DANCERS Maggie Weatherdon

Time is an inescapable force which we fight but ultimately succumb to.

ImperiumCHOREOGRAPHER Genevieve Galea and Maggie Weatherdon MUSIC The Waves, Domestic Pressures, Orlando Transformation COMPOSER Max Richer & Johann Johannsson DANCERS Irene Blanc-Zoco, Julianna Generoux, Rachel Gibbs, Kyra Soo, Hannah Wiedle, Logan Savard

The battle between oneself and one’s mind, representing the severity of mental illness and the control it has over someone’s life. This piece gives hope that life will go on and get better as one battles their demons.



Camilla Hood BRANDON, MANITOBA – LEVEL 7

Camilla was inspired by the music and when the song came to a close, she

felt as though it had taken her on an emotional journey and wanted to create

movement to accompany the song. As she worked with her dancers the

movement became more specific and they focused on emotions and feelings

and the inspiration continued to grow.

The idea of creating something with her peers and challenging herself to learn

something new drew Camilla to participate in First Steps as a choreographer.

The creative process and learning how to talk, teach and maintain physical distancing was difficult to

overcome, but in the end, it all came together beautifully.

Camilla found costumes and lighting that helped complete the piece with a cool lightness that allows you

to feel as though you are flowing through water. She was most surprised to find how long it takes to get

a piece to a finished state; however, all those tweaks and details helped pull the story together.

Student Choreographers

Myles Mackesy STONEY CREEK, ON – LEVEL 7

In the beginning, the intention was to create a piece that highlights the versa-

tility of a dancer, specifically female dancers and how they all work together

to create something powerful and meaningful. As Myles began creating his

direction needed to shift to accommodate regulations around the pandemic,

specifically dancers unable to touch and remain physically distanced.

Myles enjoys choreographing and improvising on his own time. First Steps is

the perfect opportunity to develop his ideas with other dancers and show-

case it to a larger audience. As a choreographer he understands he is in control of how the piece looks,

as a dancer you are almost like the choreographer’s puppet, trying to project their vision. In both roles,

you work together to decide what is best, but at the end of the day, it is the choreographer’s vision.

The challenging aspect for Myles is working with his friends to bring his vision to life, as a choreographer,

he has a vision, but if it doesn’t look the way he wants, it is difficult to correct your peers. As part of his

vision, the costumes are designed to give the dancers a powerful demeanor that features the intricacies

of the piece and the lighting showcases the intensity.

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Niki Powell WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – LEVEL 5

Niki is inspired by the strength of individual identity. For her debut as a

choreographer, she used movement to show how people can overcome the

fears, insecurities and bullies that belittle others into someone they are not.

She allowed the importance to embrace what makes each person themselves

to drive her creative process.

Niki enjoys improvisation, creating movement and portraying her own stories

through dance to an audience. As a dancer in her own piece, she experienced

both sides of the creative process, which brought clarity to moments when the choreography was too

awkward or intense. For Niki, the music supported the creation process and matched a contemporary/

lyrical discipline, with lighting to highlight the most significant moments and the colours of her costumes.


Lauren Voros KELOWNA, BC – LEVEL 7

Lauren is grateful to be able to be back in Winnipeg as she rebuilds and re-

strengthens her ability to dance and bring joy to audiences, especially during

these restrictive times.

She realizes that as a choreographer, she must learn to stand confidently

at the front of the room and be able to express all the thoughts, ideas, and

emotions and share them clearly so dancers can bring that vision to life for

the audience.

Coming back after heart surgery, Lauren had restricted movement, and required a lot of collaboration

between herself and her dancers to finish the choreography. She is forever grateful for their willingness

to work together to see this piece through to its end.



Dakotah Tolchard EDMONTON, ALBERTA - LEVEL 6

Dakotah’s inspiration for her piece comes from her childhood days of per-

forming musical theatre and wanting to create something that was a bit more

out of the box and a lot of fun for the dancers and the audience.

She decided to work with the discipline of jazz, which allows her to tell the

story better than any other discipline. Dakotah has wanted to choreograph

since she was little and is extremely grateful to have to the opportunity to

select music, work with her peers, select costumes and lighting to create a

piece that will delight all ages. She was challenged most by the condensed timeline before filming the

performance and getting over creative roadblocks when finishing the piece.

Emma Duncan DENVER, COLORADO - ASPIRANT

Emma was inspired by the ability to come together and work with her

peers during such tumultuous times. The title Obelius translates to “pillar of

strength” in Greek. To Emma, dance is a pillar of strength that helps her push

through the tough times. “I am amazed with how hard everyone is working; it’s so

rewarding to collaborate with my friends and work towards creating something that

represents our emotions.”

Instead of choosing one specific dance discipline, Emma chose to combine

two styles of dance to create contrast within her piece. The first half is very grounded and flowey

contemporary. Whereas, the second half is quick and light ballet based pointe work. As a second-year

choreographer of First Steps, Emma wanted to grow and push herself to create something new while

applying what she learned from her previous experience.

Emma decided to use lighting that shifts through color pallets to help develop the emotion of the piece.

The start is very slow and dreary, she amplified this by choosing cool tones for lighting. The blue hues

create a dark, despondent presence that sets the stage for the opening section. As the piece unfolds,

it transitions to a more uplifting and bright style with orange and pink tones to reflect the progression

in mood. The shift of the lighting color pallets mirrors the evolving tone of the piece. She chose a more

simplistic aesthetic for the costumes in order to accent the dancers movement.

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Priscilla Gubiotti ABBOTSFORD, BC – LEVEL 7

I was inspired by my second piece of music. Both A Brisa do Mar and Infância, were

composed by my dad. In Infância, my dad is singing about growing up in Brazil and

missing childhood, so I took inspiration from that in creating a piece with the feeling

of both remembering childhood, and longing for the freedom that comes with it.

As both a dancer and choreographer in First Steps this year, Priscilla has had

the opportunity to experience both sides of the creative process. One of the

biggest challenges was coming up with new choreography, she found herself

going back to familiar steps and concentrated on breaking those loops to create a more diverse piece.

At first, Priscilla worried about choreographing with consideration to physical distancing, but in the end

it was not as difficult as expected. Her piece focuses on the dancers and features costumes with only

a bit of movement and basic lighting. It is obvious the music and the movement were the focus of this

piece.

William Hrivnak TORONTO, ON – LEVEL 7

After last year’s First Steps experience, William Hrivnak’s mind was opened

to a new path that he continues to explore. He fell in love with choreography

and is inspired to continue to create contemporary pieces.

The challenge this year was pulling together a story and then sticking to his

creative instincts while in the studio. Throughout all the rehearsals and work-

shops, the respect and joy for dance and choreography continued to grow.

The costumes represent the plain limestone Greek statues and the lighting he

chose creates a warm melancholy colour to accent the movement and the music.



Julianne Chartier STE. ANNE, MB – ASPIRANT

The idea that time is an inescapable force that drives us regardless of all else

was Julianne’s inspiration for her First Steps piece. She had an idea that she

wanted to explore through contemporary movement She chose to explore

this idea because of the freedom it gives when creating.

When considering the differences in roles, Julianne understands that as a

choreographer, she has limitless creative freedom, but as a dancer you are a

vessel of another’s vision. Although both roles hold challenges, she believes

making sure the artistic vision is understood the way she intends is the most difficult component to

choreographing.

Julianne carefully considered the other elements in her creative process including costumes and lighting.

This historic tone of the costume provides structure and clean lines which echoes the strong and restric-

tive nature of time. The light collar of the shirt evokes the suffocating feeling the dancer experiences as

she tries to break free from the relentless force that is time.

Her lighting choices reflect the tone and create contrast within the piece. It starts off cool to illustrate

the cold and harsh nature of time counting on and then grows warmer to mirror the dancer’s struggle as

she fights the inevitable force that is time.


Genevieve Galea & Maggie Weatherdon TORONTO, ON – ASPIRANTS

Genevieve and Maggie worked together to share one of the most challenging

stories in dancers lives, the one where you turn into your own worst enemy

due to subconscious self-deprecation and the battle to overcome those

thoughts.

As their debut to the First Steps choreographic process, they approached it

with preparation and anticipation of a new challenge.

They chose contemporary movement to allow for versatility when portraying a concept and were

challenged to use their time wisely and carefully, and frequently considered how their piece would be

interpreted by the audience. When working with costumes they chose something that reflects the ev-

eryday individual and the lighting contributes to the mood of the piece by reflecting the inner workings

of the mind.

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Yayoi Ban First Soloist, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Yayoi Ban (Ezawa) trained at Rei Classical Ballet Institute, under Reiko Togas-

hi, and Momoko Tani Ballet before joining the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School

Professional Division in 2001. After completing two years in the Aspirant

Program, she joined the Company as an Apprentice in 2005. Yayoi was most

recently promoted to Soloist in 2014.

Ban’s roles include lead Russian Girl in George Balanchine’s Serenade, Giselle

in Giselle, Nancy in Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story, Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Great Great Grand-

mother Irene in Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & The Goblin, Clara and Sugar Plum Fairy in Nutcracker, Lilac

Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty and as part of the RWB Company in The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude. She

has also performed in Romeo + Juliet, Dracula, Swan Lake, Jorden Morris’ Peter Pan, as well as contem-

porary works such as Mark Godden’s Angels in the Architecture and As Above, So Below, Itzik Galili’s

Hikarizatto, Mauricio Wainrot’s The Messiah and Carmina Burana, and Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco.

In 2011, Ban performed Peter Quanz’s In Tandem at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and in 2012 she

performed in Yosuke Mino’s Kevät as part of Q Dance.

Juror Biographies

Lisa Bell Actor & Singer

As a versatile and accomplished vocalist and actress, Lisa has had the op-

portunity to perform for audiences across Canada through professional film

and theatrical productions . Most recently starring in her first silver screen

musical movie debut in “Stand” Lisa has recently been nominated for an

Actra award for best outstanding female performance in a feature film . Her

powerful rendition as the featured vocalist for the movie’s theme song can be

now be seen on VEVO.

Other credits include: Falcon Beach(CTV), Hairspray (Mirvish), Crowns (RMCT), Rent (Rainbow Stage),

Avenue Q ( WJT), Marry Poppins (Rainbow Stage) , Little Shop of Horrors (Rainbow Stage).


Thomas Morgan Jones Artistic Director, Prairie Theatre Exchange

Thomas has worked across Canada and internationally as a director,

playwright, dramaturg, instructor, and movement coach. His productions

have received eleven Dora Mavor Moore Awards and eight nominations; he

received the 2011 Dora Mavor Moore Guthrie (Stratford Festival), and has

been nominated for the Pauline McGibbon Award and twice for the John

Hirsch Award (2008 & 2011).

He has collaborated with companies including: Theatre Direct, The Stratford Festival, Theatre Passe

Muraille, Cahoots Theatre Company, Theatre Rusticle, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Carousel Players,

Modern Times Stage Company, Project Humanity, Young People’s Theatre, The Magnetic North Theatre

Festival, The CULTCH, The Charlottetown Festival, Cia Enviezada (Brazil) and many others.

As an educator he has taught with the Stratford Festival’s Birmingham Conservatory for six seasons,

as well as Sheridan College, the University of Guelph, the University of Guelph-Humber, The Randolph

Academy for the Performing Arts, The Playwrights Guild of Canada, The Paprika Festival, Theatre

Rusticle’s Gym, Theatre Direct, The Charlottetown Festival, Cahoots Theatre Company and many other

professional companies in addition to elementary and secondary schools.

An active advocate for theatre in Canada he has sat on Theatre Ontario’s YTTP jury, The Dora Mavor

Moore Award jury, The Playwrights Guild of Canada contract committee and the Toronto Fringe 24

Hour Playwright Competition jury.

He holds a B.A. from the University of Guelph, an M.A. from the University of Toronto, and has trained

with SITI Company in NYC, Madrid, Paris and Fredericton, and The Suzuki Company of Toga (SCOT) in

Toga (Japan), Milan and Fredericton.

He is a former playwright in residence with Shakespeare in Action and Cahoots Theatre, artist/educator

in residence with Young People’s Theatre, associate artist and associate artistic director with Theatre

Direct, and artistic director of Theatre New Brunswick.

Juror Biographies

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Juror Biographies

Nicole Kepp Recreational Division Principal, RWB School

Since 2002, Nicole Kepp has played an integral part in Canada’s Royal Win-

nipeg Ballet School, both as a teacher in the Recreational and Professional

Divisions and as Principal of the Recreational Division (since 2016). During

her time with the school she has brought her own personal flair and enthu-

siasm to each ballet, creative movement and jazz class, and has inspired her

students to go on to careers as both teachers and professional artists.

Ms Kepp received her early training with Dancestreams Youth Company and then went on to graduate

from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program. She currently holds her Licentiate

qualifications through the Cecchetti Canada, and in 2009 she completed her Advanced 2 majors exam-

ination through the Cecchetti Society of Canada under the guidance Suzanne Plante. Ms Kepp is also a

certified ADAPT (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers) teacher.

Ms Kepp was a member of the Manitoba committee for Cecchetti Canada for 10 years, 7 of them as

provincial representative. Currently, she sits as an active member of the Festival committee for Dance

Manitoba.

Joshua Ranville Performer

Josh was introduced to the Winnipeg arts community when he auditioned

for his first play at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) at the age

of eleven. He landed a part and he played a young residential school student

in “The Rememberer” in 1997 in a cast with Tina Keeper. He then caught the

performing bug and he has been a working actor ever since. He took a 3 year

Theatre Practicum in Vancouver, BC. His movement credits include “Hamlet As Told on the Streets” with

One Trunk Theatre at the 2012 Winnipeg Fringe Festival, a thirty minute hip hop rap dance version of

Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, and “Rich” at MTYP for which he was in the chorus and he was commissioned to

learn how to skateboard. He really enjoys working on choreography!

Josh is also a talented musician having played in live performances with Juno award winning bands

such as uncle Errol Ranville‘s the “C-Weed” band, and also “Burnt Project 1”. Most recently, Josh had

some really engaging discussions about reconciliation with the students of RWB via a livestream drama

performance which was put on by Sarasvàti Productions. Josh is absolutely excited to take part in some

more work and development in the Winnipeg arts scene with the First Steps Students.


Awards

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School AwardAwarded to the choreographer whose work best reflects the artistic style and spirit of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Selected by artistic faculty.

1st, 2nd & 3rd Place AwardsAwarded to the choreographers whose works best demonstrate originality and promise. Selected by First Steps jurors.

The Jacqueline Weber Award for Classical ChoreographyAwarded to the choreographer who is the most successful in creating a work within the realm of classical ballet. Selected by First Steps jurors.

People of the RWBCOMPANY ARTISTICArtistic Director & CEO ................................................................André LewisAssociate Artistic Director ................................................... Tara BirtwhistleSenior Ballet Master.............................................................Johnny W. ChangBallet Masters .......Caroline Gruber, Vanessa Léonard, Jaime VargasAssistant to the Artistic Staff .................................................. Judy Arnason

SCHOOL ARTISTICSchool Director ..................................................................... Stéphane LéonardProfessional Division Principal.............................................Suzanne AndréTeacher Training Program Director ............................... Johanné GingrasRecreational Division Principal .................................................. Nicole KeppRecreational Division Vice Principal.........................Katrin BenedictsonPrincipal Pianist ...............................................................................Donna Laube

ADMINISTRATIONDirector of Finance & Administration ......................... Edward EsguerraAccounting Manager ...................................................................Debbie WallinPayroll Coordinator .................................................................. Deneen SwartzAccounts Payable .....................................................................Alison ChaboyerDirector of People Services ........................................................Kara NeilsonPeople Services Administrator ....................................... Meghan ThiessenInterim Support Coordinator ................................................... Michele Kern

COMPANY ADMINISTRATIONCompany Managing Director ......................................... David WarburtonCompany Manager............................................................................... Isabelle Ly

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONSchool Managing Director .......................................................... Kate FennellProgram Support Manager ..............................................Lindsay McKnightSchool Office Manager...............................................................Karin KruegerRecreational Division Registrar .......................................Jessica JamiesonProfessional Division Registrar............................................Taylor WickensSchool Receptionist .............................................................Melanie SaundersSchool Office Assistants .......................Sydney Barber, Sydney MangilitRikke Mcfeetots, Vanessa VertzSchool Production and Event Coordinator .............Carolin SchroederSchool Administrator ..................................................................... Sarah Davey

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSDirector of Marketing & Communications ..................... Jocelyn UnrauMultimedia Communications Coordinator ....................... Ryan RogockiPublic Relations & Communications Coordinator .....Dustin RodgersGraphic Designer ........................................................................ Nicole RegnierArchivist ........................................................................................ Gayle DeGagne

People’s Choice: Safe at Home MB AwardAwarded to the choreographer whose work is voted most popular by the audience.

The Doreen Macdonald ScholarshipAwarded to the choreographer showing considerable talent and interest in design.Selected by the RWB wardrobe department.

The Paddy Stone ScholarshipAwarded to the best work in the jazz, tap or musical theatre genre. Selected by First Steps jurors.

All awards will be presented at the Final Performance and Awards Ceremony on March 27 at 7:30pm.

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DEVELOPMENTDirector of Development........................................................Kristine BetkerCorporate Partnerships Manager ..................Patricia Guenther-SmithDonor Relations Officer ..................................................... Madison HardingStewardship Officer..........................................................................Briar BoykoDevelopment Coordinator ....................................................... Pattie Kirkikis

CUSTOMER SERVICEBox Office & Customer Service Manager ........................ Cort SchroderCustomer Service Representatives ...................................... Nicole Dupas Anastasia Iurovski, Kirsten Kruse, Margaret Kahler Wes Rambo, Shanyn Thorarinson

FACILITIESFacilities Manager ................................................................... Marc Dela TorreMaintenance Assistant.............................................................. John KaminskiHousekeeping ......................................................... Albert Caaya, Roy CanlasCyril Carolino, Jade Manov, JP Octavo, Ametehanes UkubamarianHelmar Vistal

PRODUCTIONDirector of Production ........................................................Justin DowbigginTechnical Director ...................................................................................Jef WardStage Manager ..................................................................... Candace JacobsonHead Carpenter ................................................................... Jacqueline EastonHead of Properties ......................................................................Ryan SpracklinHead of Electrics ............................................................................Marc GagnonAssistant Carpenter ..............................................................Paul McWhinneyAssistant Electrician ............................................................ Jarret BorodenkoHead of Audio Video Services ................................................... Bob StewartHead of Wardrobe ...................................................................... Alena ZharskaWardrobe Administrative Coordinator ............... Heather ThorleifsonSchool Costume Coordinator ..................................................... Laura ElliottShoe Assistant/Seamstress ..........................................................Diana MillerHead Seamstress ...............................................................................Angela GaftSeamstress/Seamsters ...............................................................Noel De Leon Kristina Maitland, Irina VoronchikhinaJunior cutter/Seamstress ....................................................Emily WoodmanWardrobe Mistress .............................................................. Brenda BelmonteWardrobe Assistant ................................................................... Barry Malenko

SCHOOL ARTISTIC FACULTYMatthew Armet, Eugene Baffoe, Toshiyuki Ban, Yayoi Ban Rodrigo Belifuss, Katie Bonnell, Aimee Brasko, Darilyn Burdeniuk Liam Caines, Sabine Chaland, Keri-lee Conly, Rachel Cooper Jacqui Davidson, Martha De Ita, Jaimi Deleau, Erika Delponte Nicole Dufault, Anthony Ferens, Alexander Gamayunov Karin Giesbrecht, Julie Gregorchuk, Elizabeth Hendricks Kira Hofmann, Chelsea Humble, Kelly Jedlic, Laura Kolisnyk Lianne Kondziela, Gael Lambiotte, Philippe Larouche Karyn Maertens, Alenna Mark, Claire Marshall, Alanna McAdie Greg McGlenning, Magdalena McGregor, Yosuke Nishi Nicole Owens, Radostina Panova-Torodova, Danielle Platford Emilia Radawetz, Gabriela Rehak, Sharlyne Santos Olivia Sarmiento, Cheyenne Schroeder, Marilee Schroeder Cheryl Scott, Marijka Stanowych, Debra Thiessen, Tracy Tomchuk Rachelle Vermette, Jacqueline Weber, Kendra Woo

ACCOMPANISTSArlene Baschak, Howard Chan, Timothy Church, Katie Erickson Trish Franklin, Irena Gendelman, Alina Havrylyuk, Ari Hooker Jolanta Janiszewska, Ian Mikita, Michelle Mourre, Dale Rogalsky Nina Rudakova, David Schneider, Jay Stoller, Miro Szarek David Troya Ospina, Viktoriya Yamchuk

RESIDENCEResidence Manager ....................................................................... Tali Sitschkar Student Care Counsellors ....................Brianne Baigrie, Carol Hoydalo Residence Advisor ................................................................ Alexandre BorgerRory Ellis, Mary Elliott, Ashley Hall, Jace Hodges, Emielia Jersak Tymin Keown, Yoshi Matsuo, Arielle McCaffrey, Amber Neufeld Kathryn Olson, Bob Pleschke, Megan Priebe, Liam Reid Ellen Stothers, Cass Taylor

Activity Worker .......................................................................Cleighden ButlerGenevieve Galea, Emilie Lewis Food Services Manager ............................................................. Georgia LoukiCook ...................................................... Wayne Aastrom, Kristine SchneiderKitchen Assistant ...................................... Julia Hockey, Hallee Holmlund William Hrivnak, Myles Mackesay, Madison Priebe, Logan Savard Brooke Thomas, Irene Blanc ZocoCleaners ...............................................................Amela Nukic, Julie Prystupa

MEDICAL SUPPORT TEAMMedical services provided by ..................................................Pan Am ClinicPhysiotherapy service provided by ..................................Lifemark HealthMedical Department .......................................... Dr. Brian Lukie, B.Sc., MD,Dr. Deborah Hill, MDCM FRCPC Dip Sport MedPhysiotherapists ................................................................................. Lexie Flynn, Katie Zwingerman, B.M.R. (P.T.)Massage Therapist ....................................................... Leanne Lawrie, R.M.T.Sports & Wellness Nutrition Consultant ........................................................Marieke Breakey, B.Sc. (HNS), R.D.Performance Enhancement Consultant ..........................................................Laura Ceccarelli, BA (Hons.), MA ©

MEMBERS OF THE BOARDDon Leitch .......................................................................................................... ChairJean Giguère, C.M. .....................................................................Chair Emeritus John Osler, Kirsten Albo, Bev Davies, Jim Eldridge, Jessica Albrechtsen, Dwight MacAulay, Tara Snider, Tara Letwiniuk, Rebecca Parkinson, Lorraine Yau

HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBERSSheldon Bowles, Dee Buchwald, Irena Cohen, James Cohen, Jim Eldridge, Jane Emslie, Ashleigh Everett, John F. Fraser, Susan Glass, CM, Jean Giguere, CM, Chair Emeritus, Richard Kroft, Don Leitch, The Hon Otto Lang, OC, Peter J. Macdonald, Marilyn Marshall, Ruth Matas, Jennifer Moncrieff, Stuart Murray, Art Pearson, Kevin Regan, Arni Thorsteinson, Terrence Wright, QC

PAST PRESIDENTS & CHAIRS OF THE BOARD OF THE ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET1939 - 1943 ..................................................................................Gweneth Lloyd1943 - 1944 ....................................................................................Mrs. C.S. Riley1944 - 1945 ............................................................................ Mrs. W.H. Collum1945 - 1947 ................................................................Mrs. Harold D. Barbour1947 - 1949 .................................................................................. Dr. H.S. Gillson1949 - 1951 ...................................................................Mrs. Douglas Edmond1951 - 1953 .................................................................................. John A. Russell1953 - 1956 ........................................................................................ Robert Kipp1956 - 1957 ................................................................................... F.N. McKenzie1957 - 1961 .......................................................... Miss Kathleen Richardson1961 - 1962 .............................................................................................. J.G. Scott1962 - 1965 ..............................................................................Dennis H. Carter1965 - 1967 ............................................................................................. Sol Kanee1967 - 1970 .................................................................... Mr. Justice R.J. Matas1970 - 1973 ......................................................................... Peter J. Macdonald1973 - 1975 ...............................................................................John W. Graham1975 - 1977 ..................................................................................... Richard Kroft1977 - 1980 .......................................................................................John Condra1980 - 1982 .................................................................................. Dr. Leon Rubin1982 - 1984 .....................................................................Mrs. Lynne Axworthy1984 - 1986 ......................................................................... Mrs. Louise Soubry1986 - 1988 .................................................................... Joseph J. Wilder, Q.C.1988 - 1989 ................................................................................. Arthur Pearson1989 - 1991 ....................................................................................... Rod Zimmer1991 - 1992 ...................................................................................... Diane Wolch1992 - 1993 ........................................................................... John F. Fraser, OC1993 - 1995 ........................................................................ W. Terrance Wright1995 - 1998 .....................................................................................Susan J. Glass1998 - 2000 .................................................................................... Sandra Foster2000 - 2001 ....................................................... Justice Deborah McCawley2001 - 2005 ......................................................................................Jean Giguère2005 - 2007 ..................................................................................... James Cohen 2007 - 2008 ......................................................................................Jean Giguère2008 - 2010 ................................................................................ Charlene Rocke2010 - 2011 ........................................................................... Dr. Glenn Feltham2011 - 2012 ........................................................................... Martin Thibodeau2012 - 2017 ...........................................................................................David Reid


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