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Past Society Presidents
The Vaganova Dance Society was founded by Maria Mitrache-Bokor in 1988 in Edmonton Alberta to promote the Russian technique devel-oped by Mme. Agrippina Vaganova (1879-1951). Mme. Vaganova created a unique classical ballet technique, unifiying and combining the best of French, Italian, Danish and Russian methods. The technique is characterized by a harmonious movement of the whole body, soft arms with a strong back, suppleness of the body with iron aplomb, a noble and natural placement of the head, precise coordination combined with a unique sense of musicality. A major goal of the Society has been to provide unique dance opportunites and one of the best techniques for ballet students, professional dancers and ballet teachers in Alberta. The Society has produced stage performances, hosted and attended workshops and festivals, organized trips, performances and cultural exchanges in Canada, Russia, Romania, Australia and the United States.
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Vaganova Dance SocietyArtistic Director Maria Mitrache Bokor
September 2010 - December 2011
Celebrating over 20 years of excellence
Rick WackoPeter TomaDoug Hnatiuk
Gail LedgerPatricia BronschKatalin Bihari
Cathy McFarlanePresident
Maria Mitrache-BokorArtistic Director
Janice WinterTreasurer
Vasyl KanevetsCo-Artistic Director
Natasha RozhdestvenskySecretary
Valeria DorokhovaDirector
Anna KanevetsDirectorPatrice Colbert
Director
Vaganova Dance Society’s Board of Directors 2010-2011
Founder & Artistic Director’s messageFor over twenty years our Society have brought across many borders and in many hearts the famous name of Madam Agripina Vaganova – the creator of the ballet tech-nique to which we dedicate our name and our work.
As Artistic Director of the Vaganova Society, I have traveled with our students to St. Petersburg, the cradle of this art. I have invited important artists from other countries, I have organized performances and cultural exchanges in Canada and overseas, I have initiated workshops, and I have taught numerous students - in the best interest of the young dancers from Alberta, in the hope of enrich-ing their understanding of the art of dance and in hope of raising their cultural awareness. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of working together with the excellent Edmonton Russian-trained teachers: Katalin Bihari, Valeria Dorokhova, Anna and Vasyl Kanavets, Yuri Alechine, Doug Hnatiuk, Monika Langer, Rick Wacko, and Staszek Zajak, in order to develop the first Vaganova Ballet Syllabus in our country - appropriate for Canadian students.
I must extend my appreciation to all teachers and dancers, and to everyone associated with our Society. I would like to address my gratitude to Cathy McFarlane and to Janice Winter for their constant support over the last ten years. Without their invaluable contribution, we wouldn’t have made it as far as we have.
Thank you to all the fantastic people who were beside me, during all these years! To all and to each of you: please accept my deepest gratitude and love!
Maria Mitrache BokorArtistic Director
President’s MessageIn appreciation for your help
The Vaganova Dance Society would like to thank everyone who has helped to make the Society’s goals and endeavors such a success over the past 20 years. This includes many people who have served on the Board; the students who eagerly studied dance in the Vaganova style and rehearsed several hours for performances; the teachers and professionals from a variety of studios and companies who collaborated in performances and Anniversary Galas; the parents who dedicated many hours of volunteer time to help with casinos, costuming, silent auctions, sets, programs, photographs, posters, and accompanied the dancers on the Russia and Romania Cultural Tours and Workshops; the owners of the local dance-wear shops who assisted with costuming and advertising; the Dance critics from the various newspapers. The Society would like to thank the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Alberta Dance Alliance for their continuous support for the many projects over the last 20 years.
Cathy McFarlaneBoard President 2006-present
Photography by Erika BokorCalendar design by Gunnar Blodgett
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The Vaganova Dance Society is based in Edmonton, AB
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Based on the novel by Miguel Cervantes: Libretto by Marius Petipa •Music by Ludwig MinkusAdapted by Maria Mitrache Bokor
With guest soloists from the Mickhailovsky Ballet in St. Petersburg, RussiaVladimir Tsal & Michael Venshchikov
Sarah de Vries, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Kimberly Ballard, Character Dance Company, University of Utah
And special guest artists from Edmonton William Thompson, Katalin Bihari, Ilya Vodopianov, Gunnar Blodgett and Marco Eugenio
Vladimir Tsal
20th Anniversary GalaDon Quixote
performed 2008 in Edmonton, AB
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Vaganova Society Russia TripBallet Workshop - St. Petersburg
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Since 1995 The Vaganova Dance Society has organised and sponsored these Culturally Explosive Trips and Master Ballet Workshops in St. Petersburg, Russia, every two years. Dancers (ages 12 and up), teachers, parents and dance lovers enjoy a rich and extraordinary experience and vacation all in one! The Vaganova Dance Society provides subsidies to students and teachers who wish to attend the Russia trip and volunteer one shift at their Casino. The next Casino will be held in Edmonton, August 2011. Please email the society if you would like to volunteer.
Next Vaganova workshop in St. Petersbaurg: March 24 - April 5, 2011.
For more informantion and registration: [email protected]
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20th Anniversary GalaDon Quixote
performed 2008 in Edmonton, AB
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Vaganova Society Russia TripBallet Workshop - St. Petersburg
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The Vaganova Dance Society’s trip to St. Petersburg offers a 10 day program of Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Character and Variations in the Vaganova Technique, taught by the great Russian Ballet Masters. Daily morning classes for students and teachers are held, while parents and friends tour the beauty of St. Petersburg. Original Variations from classical ballets; Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, Raymonda, are taught by teachers who were famous dancers and performed these roles professionally.
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Participants: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Character Dance Company (University of Utah), Citie Ballet, Dance Alberta, Edmonton Dance Centre, Edmonton Dance Factory, Marr-Mac Dance & Theatre Arts Centre, Russian School of Classical Dance, Sandra Gray School of Dancing, Shelley’s Dance Company, Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, Trizub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Calgary, University of Calgary Dance Department, Volya Ukrainian Ensemble (Edmonton)
20th Anniversary GalaDon Quixote
performed 2008 in Edmonton, AB
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Choreographers: William Thompson, Cathy McFarlane, Valeria Dorokhova
Vladimir Tsal & Michael Venshchikov, special guest soloists from the Mickhailovsky Ballet Opera in St. Petersburg, Russia
A ballet comedy by P. A. Gusev after Marius Petipa. Music by Armsheimer. First produced at Maryinsky Theatre, St Petersburg in 1896
Directed by Maria Mitrache Bokor
Vladimir Tsal
17th Anniversary GalaHalte de Cavalerie
performed 2005 in Edmonton, AB
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Participants: Beaumont School of Ballet, Camrose Academy of Dance, Citie Ballet, Dance Alberta, Dance Unlimited, Dansation, Edmonton Dance Centre, Edmonton Dance Factory, Edmonton School of Ballet, Lecky School of Dance, Marr-Mac Dance, Sandra Gray School of Dancing, Shelley’s Dance Company, Shylo’s School of Dance, Vimy Ridge, Vohon Ukrainian Ensemble, West Edmonton Ballet Academy
Michael Venshchikov
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performed 2005 in Edmonton, AB
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Vaganova Society Russia TripBallet Workshop - St. Petersburg
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The St. Petersburg Trip is a Rich Cultural Experience, filled with guided tours of Historical sites, Peter the Great’s and Catherine’s Palaces, The Hermitage Museum, Isaac Cathedral, and St. Nicola’s Church and five unforgettable eve-nings of Ballet Performances at the famous Mariinsky, Mickhailovsky, Nicho-laevsky Ballet Theatres! Tours are included in the trip fee. Shopping is available at local outdoor markets and beautiful large malls.
Next Vaganova workshop in St. Petersburg: March 24 - April 5, 2011
Contact: [email protected] for more info and registration
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Choreographers: William Thompson, Katalin Bihari, Cathy McFarlane, Valeria Dorokhova
Vladimir Tsal & Michael Venshchikov, special guest soloists from the Mickhailovsky Ballet Opera in St. Petersburg, Russia
A romantic ballet, after “Notre-Dame du Paris” by V. Hugo Version by J. Perrot – M. Petipa
Directed by Maria Mitrache Bokor
17th Anniversary GalaEsmeralda
performed 2005 in Edmonton, AB
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Participants: Beaumont School of Ballet, Camrose Academy of Dance, Citie Ballet, Dance Alberta, Dance Unlimited, Dansation, Edmonton Dance Centre, Edmonton Dance Factory, Edmonton School of Ballet, Lecky School of Dance, Marr-Mac Dance, Sandra Gray School of Dancing, Shelley’s Dance Company, Shylo’s School of Dance, Vimy Ridge, Vohon Ukrainian Ensemble, West Edmonton Ballet Academy
17th Anniversary GalaEsmeralda
performed 2005 in Edmonton, AB
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During the Russia trips, a Cultural Exchange gives the opportunity for the Canadian students and Russian Students to meet, perform for each other and to have a special evening where dancers socialize and exchange souvenirs. Canadian students and teachers also had the opportunity to observe the Russian students and Company members in their Ballet and Character classes. Video and photos are permitted in all classes, which can be used as a resource and study upon returning home.
Next Vaganova workshop in St. Petersburg: March 24 - April 5, 2011
Contact: [email protected] for more info and registration
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Don Quixote Gunnar BlodgettSancho Panza Marco Eugenio, Ukrainian Shumka DancersDulcinea Katalin BihariKitri (The town beauty) Sarah de Vries (Aspirant Program, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet
School)Basil Vladimir Tsal (solost, Mickhailovsky Ballet St. Petersburg)Lorenzo (Kitri’s father) Ilia VodapianovGamache (a rich groom) William Thompson (City Ballet Artistic Director Emeritus)Espada Michail Venshchikovl (soloist, Mickhailovsky Ballet
St. Petersburg)Mercedes (a street girl) Kimberly Ballard (Character Dance Ensemble, U of Utah)
20th Anniversary GalaDon Quixote
performed 2008 in Edmonton, AB
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Les Sylphides is a short, non-narrative ballet. Its original choreography was by Michel Fokine, with music by Frédéric Chopin.
Directed by Maria Mitrache Bokor.
Vladimir Tsal, special guest soloist from the Mickhailovsky Ballet Opera in St. Petersburg, Russia
Staging: Katalin Bihari, Valeria Dorokhova, Cathy McFarlane, William Thompson, Erika Underhill
15th Anniversary GalaLes Sylphides
performed 2003 in Edmonton, AB
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Next Spring Break Vaganova Society’s- Great Art and Culture Tour -
Ballet Master Workshop
St Petersburg, Russia: March 24th - April 5th
• 10 days of Ballet, Character, Pas de Deux, & Variations taught by Russian Ballet Masters
• Tours of Historical Sites, Palaces, Cathedrals and Museums
• Attending 5-6 Classical Ballets, at Mariinsky, Mickhailovsky and Hermitage Theatres
For more information regarding this St. Petersburg, Russia Spring Break experience, including student and teacher subsidies, trip fees, registration, a brochure, membership fee or Casino information email [email protected] or [email protected] or visit www.vaganovadance.com
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Rehearsal time for Les Slylphides Ballet Original choreography by Michel Fokine, music by Frederic Chopin
Staging: Katalin Bihari, Valeria Dorokhova, Cathy McFarlane, William Thompson, Erika Underhill
Directed by Maria Mitrache-Bokor
Participating Schools: Art of Dance, Camrose Academy of Dance, Casey’s Dance Centre, Citie Ballet, Dance Alberta, Edmonton Dance Factory, Marr-Mac Dance and Theatre Arts Centre, Russian School of Classical Dance, Sandra Gray School of Dancing, Shelley’s Dance Company, Wainwright Dance Academy, West Edmonton Ballet Academy
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Maria Mitrache BokorFounder and Artistic Director of Vaganova Dance Society
Former Prima Ballerina with the National Operetta in Bucharest for 20 years
Ballet Mistress, Choreographer since 1978 in Canada
“Maria played a large role in promoting and popularizing the Russian ballet technique in Alberta.”
“As a ballet teacher you provide a vital link to the dance community and encouragement of young dancers” Mavis Staines, Director, National Ballet School
“Maria has been a valuable member of the Edmonton and Alberta dance community. Her energy appears to be inexhaustible. Her training and performance experience give her a unique perspective in North America”Dick Foose, Dance Consultant, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism
Selected AwardsOrder of Arts Chevalier –Romania, 2005
Dame of Grace – Knights Order of Malta, 1987Gold Medal, International Ballet Festival – Lithuania, 1973
National Cultural Merit – Romania, 1968
I am grateful to Maria for introducing the Vaganova style to me. It contin-ues to enhance my teaching and benefit my students. I also have a wonder-ful friendship and partnership working with Maria on the Vaganova Board and its many events. Thank you!
Cathy McFarlane, Director, Marr-Mac Dance and Theatre Arts
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