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Alberta Ballet School: Virtual Programming (Part-1)

Alberta Ballet School | 10 Aug 2020

Alberta Ballet School is excited to launch our brand new Virtual Open Division Program! This online programming had been designed to help your child train at home safely and effectively. Alberta Ballet School’s Virtual Open Division …

Everything a Dancer Needs to Kick Off Their Dance Season Successfully

Alberta Ballet School | 1 Jun 2020

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin We know that students are eager to return to classes in-person. Now, more than ever, being prepared and setting yourself up for success is essential. Whether …

The Importance of Alberta Ballet School’s Wardrobe Department

Alberta Ballet School | 12 May 2020

“If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, you do good.”– Georges St-Pierre Alberta Ballet School takes great pride in its wardrobe department. Quynh Chestnut, Head of Wardrobe, has put in thousands …

A Beginner’s Guide to Ballet – Basic Positions of the Feet and Arms

Alberta Ballet School | 8 May 2020

“It’s not about the shoes. It’s about what you do in them.” – Michael Jordan During a student ballet training, one of the most essential things they will learn is the five basic ballet positions. Positions …

Mature Dancers: Beginner ballet isn’t just for kids

Alberta Ballet School | 17 Mar 2020

“Trust me, you can dance.” Stories of dancers seem to always begin with a reference to getting into a studio at a young age. This perception can be intimidating – and the dance community is working …