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SEASON
20 MARCH 22-25 & 27, 2021
21 D I G I TA L P E R F O R M A N C E
First
Steps CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
P H OTO RWB SCH OOL PROF E SSIONAL DIVISION STUDE N TS,
BY LEI F NO RM A N
CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL
380 GRAHAM AVE. | WPG, MB | R3C 4K2
T 204.95 6 . 0 1 8 3 E S C H O OL@ RWB .ORG
W RWB .O RG/S C H O O L @ RWB SC HOOLWelcome
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.
2 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONRepertoire & Casting
Impact
CHOREOGRAPHER 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 Go
CHOREOGRAPHER 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 Clique
CHOREOGRAPHER 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.
FIRST STEPS 3Repertoire & Casting
Arrhythmia
CHOREOGRAPHER 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.
Obelius
CHOREOGRAPHER 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 Life
CHOREOGRAPHER 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.
Statue
CHOREOGRAPHER 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.
4 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONRepertoire & Casting
Infânçia
CHOREOGRAPHER 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.
Timeline
CHOREOGRAPHER Julianne Chartier
MUSIC Windowpane
COMPOSER Mild High Club
DANCERS Maggie Weatherdon
Time is an inescapable force which we fight but ultimately succumb to.
Imperium
CHOREOGRAPHER 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.
FIRST STEPS 5Student
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.
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.
6 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONStudent
Choreographers
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.
FIRST STEPS 7Student
Choreographers
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.
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.
8 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONStudent
Choreographers
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.
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.
FIRST STEPS 9Student
Choreographers
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.
10 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONJuror
Biographies
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.
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).
FIRST STEPS 11Juror
Biographies
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.
12 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONJuror
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.
FIRST STEPS 13Awards All awards will be presented at the Final Performance
and Awards Ceremony on March 27 at 7:30pm.
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet People’s Choice:
School Award Safe at Home MB Award
Awarded to the choreographer whose work Awarded to the choreographer whose work
best reflects the artistic style and spirit of is voted most popular by the audience.
the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Selected
by artistic faculty. The Doreen Macdonald
Scholarship
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Awards
Awarded to the choreographer showing
Awarded to the choreographers whose considerable talent and interest in design.
works best demonstrate originality and Selected by the RWB wardrobe department.
promise. Selected by First Steps jurors.
The Paddy Stone Scholarship
The Jacqueline Weber Award
Awarded to the best work in the jazz, tap
for Classical Choreography or musical theatre genre. Selected by First
Awarded to the choreographer who is the Steps jurors.
most successful in creating a work within
the realm of classical ballet. Selected by
First Steps jurors.
People of the RWB
COMPANY ARTISTIC COMPANY ADMINISTRATION
Artistic Director & CEO.................................................................André Lewis Company Managing Director.......................................... David Warburton
Associate Artistic Director.................................................... Tara Birtwhistle Company Manager............................................................................... Isabelle Ly
Senior Ballet Master.............................................................Johnny W. Chang
Ballet Masters........Caroline Gruber, Vanessa Léonard, Jaime Vargas SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Assistant to the Artistic Staff................................................... Judy Arnason School Managing Director........................................................... Kate Fennell
Program Support Manager...............................................Lindsay McKnight
SCHOOL ARTISTIC School Office Manager...............................................................Karin Krueger
School Director...................................................................... Stéphane Léonard Recreational Division Registrar........................................Jessica Jamieson
Professional Division Principal.............................................Suzanne André Professional Division Registrar............................................Taylor Wickens
Teacher Training Program Director................................ Johanné Gingras School Receptionist..............................................................Melanie Saunders
Recreational Division Principal................................................... Nicole Kepp School Office Assistants........................Sydney Barber, Sydney Mangilit
Recreational Division Vice Principal.........................Katrin Benedictson Rikke Mcfeetots, Vanessa Vertz
Principal Pianist................................................................................Donna Laube School Production and Event Coordinator..............Carolin Schroeder
School Administrator...................................................................... Sarah Davey
ADMINISTRATION
Director of Finance & Administration.......................... Edward Esguerra MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Accounting Manager....................................................................Debbie Wallin Director of Marketing & Communications ..................... Jocelyn Unrau
Payroll Coordinator................................................................... Deneen Swartz Multimedia Communications Coordinator........................ Ryan Rogocki
Accounts Payable......................................................................Alison Chaboyer Public Relations & Communications Coordinator......Dustin Rodgers
Director of People Services.........................................................Kara Neilson Graphic Designer......................................................................... Nicole Regnier
People Services Administrator........................................ Meghan Thiessen Archivist......................................................................................... Gayle DeGagne
Interim Support Coordinator.................................................... Michele Kern
14 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONDEVELOPMENT Activity Worker........................................................................Cleighden Butler
Director of Development........................................................Kristine Betker Genevieve Galea, Emilie Lewis
Corporate Partnerships Manager...................Patricia Guenther-Smith Food Services Manager.............................................................. Georgia Louki
Donor Relations Officer...................................................... Madison Harding Cook....................................................... Wayne Aastrom, Kristine Schneider
Stewardship Officer..........................................................................Briar Boyko Kitchen Assistant ....................................... Julia Hockey, Hallee Holmlund
Development Coordinator........................................................ Pattie Kirkikis William Hrivnak, Myles Mackesay, Madison Priebe, Logan Savard
Brooke Thomas, Irene Blanc Zoco
CUSTOMER SERVICE Cleaners................................................................Amela Nukic, Julie Prystupa
Box Office & Customer Service Manager......................... Cort Schroder
Customer Service Representatives....................................... Nicole Dupas MEDICAL SUPPORT TEAM
Anastasia Iurovski, Kirsten Kruse, Margaret Kahler Medical services provided by ...................................................Pan Am Clinic
Wes Rambo, Shanyn Thorarinson Physiotherapy service provided by...................................Lifemark Health
Medical Department...........................................Dr. Brian Lukie, B.Sc., MD,
FACILITIES Dr. Deborah Hill, MDCM FRCPC Dip Sport Med
Facilities Manager.................................................................... Marc Dela Torre Physiotherapists.................................................................................. Lexie Flynn,
Maintenance Assistant.............................................................. John Kaminski Katie Zwingerman, B.M.R. (P.T.)
Housekeeping.......................................................... Albert Caaya, Roy Canlas Massage Therapist........................................................ Leanne Lawrie, R.M.T.
Cyril Carolino, Jade Manov, JP Octavo, Ametehanes Ukubamarian Sports & Wellness Nutrition Consultant.........................................................
Helmar Vistal Marieke Breakey, B.Sc. (HNS), R.D.
Performance Enhancement Consultant...........................................................
PRODUCTION Laura Ceccarelli, BA (Hons.), MA ©
Director of Production.........................................................Justin Dowbiggin
Technical Director....................................................................................Jef Ward MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Stage Manager...................................................................... Candace Jacobson Don Leitch........................................................................................................... Chair
Head Carpenter.................................................................... Jacqueline Easton Jean Giguère, C.M.......................................................................Chair Emeritus
Head of Properties.......................................................................Ryan Spracklin John Osler, Kirsten Albo, Bev Davies, Jim Eldridge,
Head of Electrics.............................................................................Marc Gagnon Jessica Albrechtsen, Dwight MacAulay, Tara Snider, Tara Letwiniuk,
Assistant Carpenter...............................................................Paul McWhinney Rebecca Parkinson, Lorraine Yau
Assistant Electrician............................................................. Jarret Borodenko
Head of Audio Video Services.................................................... Bob Stewart HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Head of Wardrobe....................................................................... Alena Zharska Sheldon Bowles, Dee Buchwald, Irena Cohen, James Cohen,
Wardrobe Administrative Coordinator................ Heather Thorleifson Jim Eldridge, Jane Emslie, Ashleigh Everett, John F. Fraser,
School Costume Coordinator...................................................... Laura Elliott Susan Glass, CM, Jean Giguere, CM, Chair Emeritus, Richard Kroft,
Shoe Assistant/Seamstress...........................................................Diana Miller Don Leitch, The Hon Otto Lang, OC, Peter J. Macdonald,
Head Seamstress................................................................................Angela Gaft Marilyn Marshall, Ruth Matas, Jennifer Moncrieff, Stuart Murray,
Seamstress/Seamsters ................................................................Noel De Leon Art Pearson, Kevin Regan, Arni Thorsteinson, Terrence Wright, QC
Kristina Maitland, Irina Voronchikhina
Junior cutter/Seamstress.....................................................Emily Woodman PAST PRESIDENTS & CHAIRS OF THE BOARD
Wardrobe Mistress............................................................... Brenda Belmonte OF THE ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET
Wardrobe Assistant.................................................................... Barry Malenko 1939 - 1943...................................................................................Gweneth Lloyd
1943 - 1944.....................................................................................Mrs. C.S. Riley
SCHOOL ARTISTIC FACULTY 1944 - 1945............................................................................. Mrs. W.H. Collum
Matthew Armet, Eugene Baffoe, Toshiyuki Ban, Yayoi Ban 1945 - 1947.................................................................Mrs. Harold D. Barbour
Rodrigo Belifuss, Katie Bonnell, Aimee Brasko, Darilyn Burdeniuk 1947 - 1949................................................................................... Dr. H.S. Gillson
Liam Caines, Sabine Chaland, Keri-lee Conly, Rachel Cooper 1949 - 1951....................................................................Mrs. Douglas Edmond
Jacqui Davidson, Martha De Ita, Jaimi Deleau, Erika Delponte 1951 - 1953................................................................................... John A. Russell
Nicole Dufault, Anthony Ferens, Alexander Gamayunov 1953 - 1956......................................................................................... Robert Kipp
Karin Giesbrecht, Julie Gregorchuk, Elizabeth Hendricks 1956 - 1957.................................................................................... F.N. McKenzie
Kira Hofmann, Chelsea Humble, Kelly Jedlic, Laura Kolisnyk 1957 - 1961........................................................... Miss Kathleen Richardson
Lianne Kondziela, Gael Lambiotte, Philippe Larouche 1961 - 1962............................................................................................... J.G. Scott
Karyn Maertens, Alenna Mark, Claire Marshall, Alanna McAdie 1962 - 1965...............................................................................Dennis H. Carter
Greg McGlenning, Magdalena McGregor, Yosuke Nishi 1965 - 1967.............................................................................................. Sol Kanee
Nicole Owens, Radostina Panova-Torodova, Danielle Platford Emilia 1967 - 1970..................................................................... Mr. Justice R.J. Matas
Radawetz, Gabriela Rehak, Sharlyne Santos 1970 - 1973.......................................................................... Peter J. Macdonald
Olivia Sarmiento, Cheyenne Schroeder, Marilee Schroeder 1973 - 1975................................................................................John W. Graham
Cheryl Scott, Marijka Stanowych, Debra Thiessen, Tracy Tomchuk 1975 - 1977...................................................................................... Richard Kroft
Rachelle Vermette, Jacqueline Weber, Kendra Woo 1977 - 1980........................................................................................John Condra
1980 - 1982................................................................................... Dr. Leon Rubin
ACCOMPANISTS 1982 - 1984......................................................................Mrs. Lynne Axworthy
Arlene Baschak, Howard Chan, Timothy Church, Katie Erickson 1984 - 1986.......................................................................... Mrs. Louise Soubry
Trish Franklin, Irena Gendelman, Alina Havrylyuk, Ari Hooker 1986 - 1988..................................................................... Joseph J. Wilder, Q.C.
Jolanta Janiszewska, Ian Mikita, Michelle Mourre, Dale Rogalsky 1988 - 1989.................................................................................. Arthur Pearson
Nina Rudakova, David Schneider, Jay Stoller, Miro Szarek 1989 - 1991........................................................................................ Rod Zimmer
David Troya Ospina, Viktoriya Yamchuk 1991 - 1992....................................................................................... Diane Wolch
1992 - 1993............................................................................ John F. Fraser, OC
RESIDENCE 1993 - 1995......................................................................... W. Terrance Wright
Residence Manager........................................................................ Tali Sitschkar 1995 - 1998......................................................................................Susan J. Glass
Student Care Counsellors.....................Brianne Baigrie, Carol Hoydalo 1998 - 2000..................................................................................... Sandra Foster
Residence Advisor................................................................. Alexandre Borger 2000 - 2001........................................................ Justice Deborah McCawley
Rory Ellis, Mary Elliott, Ashley Hall, Jace Hodges, Emielia Jersak 2001 - 2005.......................................................................................Jean Giguère
Tymin Keown, Yoshi Matsuo, Arielle McCaffrey, Amber Neufeld 2005 - 2007...................................................................................... James Cohen
Kathryn Olson, Bob Pleschke, Megan Priebe, Liam Reid 2007 - 2008.......................................................................................Jean Giguère
Ellen Stothers, Cass Taylor 2008 - 2010................................................................................. Charlene Rocke
2010 - 2011............................................................................ Dr. Glenn Feltham
2011 - 2012............................................................................ Martin Thibodeau
2012 - 2017............................................................................................David Reid
FIRST STEPS 1516 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
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