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In this episode, host Munir Haque's guest is Bryce Tingle, who holds the N. Murray Edwards Chair in Business Law at the University of Calgary. Bryce is also a member of the Alberta Securities Commission and the author of a new book called “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance”. He joins Munir to talk about the evolution of venture capital, the role of corporate governance in shaping the success of startups, and how venture financing shapes corporate governance and long-term success in business.Bryce Tingle reviews some of the history of corporate governance dating back to the 80s and 90s and examines how the shift from insider directors to largely outsider independent directors took place. He highlights the intersection of securities law, investor protections, and corporate structures, discussing with Munir how these elements affect capital formation and business environments. Bryce advocates for governance reforms that could create a more favorable ecosystem for high-growth companies and nurture greater economic innovation in Canada. The discussion is well-informed by the experience and knowledge Bryce Tingle brings to the subject matter, as well as the focus of his book.About Bryce Tingle: Bryce C. Tingle KC, LL.B, LL.M, holds the N. Murray Edwards Chair in Business Law at the University of Calgary. He is a member of the founding teams for several companies active in the technology, energy and financial industries. He also advises several private and public companies.He is the author of many academic publications. His new book, Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance, was published in May 2024 by Cambridge University Press.He has twice been named one of the University of Calgary's Peak Scholars. He serves as a Member of the Alberta Securities Commission.—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Bryce Tingle: Book: “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance” by Bryce C. TingleLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording:  PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptBryce Tingle: [00:00:02] It's easy to talk about what's not working. Figuring out the best way around the corporate governance mess we've made is more complicated in books and articles I've tried to set out with some of those steps would be, but I do believe that Canadians and Canadian politicians can take a look at what's going on and fix it. It certainly lies within our power to fix. We made the mess, we can unmake the mess.Munir Haque: [00:00:37] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:57] On today's show, we have Mr. Bryce Tingle. He holds the N. Murry Edwards Chair in Business Law at the University of Calgary. He's a member of the Alberta Securities Commission. He was recently appointed a member of the National Special Advisory Group to the RCMP Integrated Market Enforcement Team. Mr. Tingle is a director of several companies active in the technology and financial industries. He served as general counsel for several tech and natural resources companies. He has a master's of law from Duke, a masters of law in E-Business from Osgoode, and a Bachelors of Law from the University of Alberta. He has served on various public and private corporations and charitable boards, including serving as director at the Alberta Ballet. He is the author of a new book called 'Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance', which was published in 2024 by Cambridge University Press. Welcome to the Boardroom 180 Podcast, Mr. Tingle.Bryce Tingle: [00:01:57] Thank you very much. I'm very pleased to be here.Munir Haque: [00:02:10] You've got quite an impressive resume, but the one thing that stuck out to me was that recently you were appointed to the National Special Advisory Group to the RCMP Integrated Market Enforcement Team. That sounds interesting and intriguing, are you bound by any confidentiality or is that something you can talk to? Is that top secret?Bryce Tingle: [00:02:34] It is confidential, I am bound. But generally speaking, the IMET teams are part of the RCMP, which is our federal law enforcement arm. Here in Canada, they're the part of the RCMP that investigates financial crimes. Things like terrorism financing, Ponzi schemes, fraud, attempts to evade export controls. These things are dealt with by the IMET teams, and there are myself and three other individuals who advise them on those investigations.Munir Haque: [00:03:10] So you're not the person on the ground who's got the little note on their background as they're going to raid corporate offices?Bryce Tingle: [00:03:16] I can't tell you how much I would love to have a bulletproof vest with 'police' written on the back. RCMP windbreaker, it would be great. It would make my life way more interesting than it is.Munir Haque: [00:03:29] Do you at least get a baseball cap or something?Bryce Tingle: [00:03:32] So far, nothing. Free trips to Ottawa is what I get.Munir Haque: [00:03:37] Okay, it's a nice town. To start this off here, you wrote a book called 'Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance'. One of the interesting things that I find is that it's easy to learn from other people's failures. I was asked to talk about failures, and here you are. You wrote a substantial book that covers a lot of failures and the lessons that we learned from them. I won't be asking you the flip side of that, the successes, but maybe we start talking about the book a little bit. What motivated you to write 'Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance'?Bryce Tingle: [00:04:13] I came to it indirectly. By way of background, I spent a decade and a half in private practice, mostly working with startup companies mostly in the tech industry, working with venture capital funds and mezzanine debt lenders. During that time, I did a lot of advising of boards of directors. Then I went in-house as general counsel of a couple of large international groups, and in that capacity also did a lot of advising of boards of directors, even assembling boards of directors. Over the course of that, I advised clients for the companies I worked for in what the current best practices were for corporate governance, and I did so without much second thought. Everyone from the Securities Commissions, to the Wall Street Journal, to the Globe and Mail, to think tanks, to proxy advisers, everyone was more or less saying exactly the same thing. I passed on this advice, and I never really felt like I had any reason to doubt it. When I becam...

Francesco Ventriglia, Artistic Director of the Alberta Ballet, joins Calgary NEXT hosts David Wallach and guest co-host Ellen Parker of Parker PR, to discuss the exciting and forward-looking business in the Calgary community.

In this episode, I'm joined by Tamara Thompson Levi - the founder, director and CEO of Shine Dance Festival and The Dance Leadership Institute. We discuss Tamara's journey in the dance world: from growing up in Edmonton, AB her professional career that brought her out to Vancouver, BC and her vision to create the competition she felt was missing in the dance world at the time. Tamara is a passionate educator, presenter and event director who's success is grounded in vision, leadership and a values centred business approach. Tamara Thompson LeviA passionate educator, presenter, and event director, Tamara is the founder, director, and CEO of Shine Dance Festival and The Dance Leadership Institute. Tamara found her second home in the dance studio where she started training in tap and jazz at age 3 in Edmonton, Alberta.   By 15 she was performing in industrials, on camera, and on stage and, fresh out of high school, at 17, she took the leap and moved to Vancouver to launch her dance career. She has danced on stages around the world for companies including Alberta Ballet, Calvin Klein, MAC Cosmetics, New Balance, and Festival Cruise Line. She has appeared on screen in an assortment of TV movies, commercials, music videos, and the award-winning dance film Black Angels. In the early 2000's she began teaching dance on a regular basis and found a true sense of purpose as an educator teaching dance in studios, schools, and at events across Canada leading master classes, preparing students for exams and competitions, and teaching at the post-secondary level on faculty at Capilano University and TDI Professional Dance Training Program in Vancouver. She completed the Youth Protection Advocates in Dance certification in 2019 and is deeply committed to promoting a wellness-centered approach to dance culture.In 2005, seeking to create a more holistic environment for the next generation of dancers, Tamara started Shine Dance Festival, a series of annual dance events for youth.  Through her unique vantage point as a competition director, she has become a mentor and leader in Canada's dance community, especially notable during the pandemic where she facilitated virtual sessions for teachers and studio owners to navigate the continuous changes together in a supportive space. Also an active mentor with WeBC for women entrepreneurs, Tamara has been leading live and online programs and events that bridge communities and empower dancers, educators, and business owners across Canada and beyond.You can connect with Tamara at:Shine Dance FestivalThe Dance Leadership InstituteLearn more about Erika Mayall:Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: hello@allegroperformance.com

“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, choreographer and author, Vladimir Angelov. In this episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Vladimir Angelov, a renowned choreographer, and author. Together, they discuss his journey from Bulgaria to the United States and his passion for choreography. He shares his own journey as a choreographer and the satisfaction of contributing to the dance community.  Mr. Angelov is also the founder of the International Choreography Organization and Networking Services (ICONS) that provides resources and opportunities for choreographers worldwide and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting choreographers in the dance industry. His recently published book, 'You, the Choreographer: Creating and Crafting Dance' , does just that. It is a valuable guide for choreographers of all genres in their creative process.  This engaging conversation explores the history and process of choreography, and also delves into the creative process of choreography, discussing the role of personal experiences, storytelling, and the exploration of norms and boundaries.  Mr. Angelov is considered by many of his colleagues a key international expert in choreography, especially in philosophy and theory of choreography, as well as traditional and experimental approaches to creative practices.  Vladimir Angelov (choreographer, author, lecturer, and executive director) graduated from the National School for Dance Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. He studied philosophy at the University of Sofia and completed his master's degree in dance and choreography at American University in Washington, D.C. Mr. Angelov served as a choreographer at the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., under the artistic direction of Placido Domingo. He also has choreographed for diverse musical, theater, film, and television productions. Mr. Angelov has created original contemporary ballets for companies such as Arizona Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Indianapolis Ballet, Richmond Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Washington Ballet in the United States, as well as Alberta Ballet in Canada, National Ballet of Finland, Ballet, National Ballet of Mexico, Ballet Manila in the Philippines, Tokyo City Ballet in Japan, Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, among others. Mr. Angelov has been regular guest lecturer at the George Washington University and the American University in Washington DC, USA, and has taught at numerous universities and seminars at dance companies in Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Russia. He is the Founding and Executive Director of the International Consortium for Advancement in Choreography – Dance ICONS, Inc., the International Choreographers' Organization and Networking Services – a global association for choreographers based in Washington, DC, USA.  For Information on Dance ICONS visit ⁠https://www.danceicons.org/pages/index.php?p=151221143635  You can purchase the book here https://www.routledge.com/You-the-Choreographer-Creating-and-Crafting-Dance/Angelov/p/book/9780367444464  Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

In this episode of  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey,  join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest: Gavin Larsen, retired professional ballerina, author, writer and teacher. Gavin sits down with Joanne and talks about her career as a professional dancer, a writer and a teacher. Together they also reminisce; sharing dance stories from Gavin's book: Being a Ballerina, The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life , and her career. The beauty that is ballet is not only evident in Gavin Larsen's writing, but in her conversation and her ability to make her words dance. Gavin Larsen, Born and raised in New York City, Ms. Larsen received her professional dance training at the School of American Ballet, the Pacific Northwest Ballet School and the New York School of Ballet. In 1992, she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet under the direction of Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, leaving the company in 1999 to join the Alberta Ballet, directed by Mikko Nissinen. In 2002, she performed with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet as a soloist at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In 2003 Ms. Larsen joined Oregon Ballet Theatre as a principal dancer under artistic director Christopher Stowell. Over the course of her career, Ms. Larsen danced prominent roles in ballets by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, James Kudelka, Christopher Wheeldon and Paul Taylor, among others, and originated roles in numerous ballets. She retired from performing in 2010 to focus on teaching, coaching and writing about dance. She was a founding member of Incoroporamento, a collaborative trio combining dance, poetry, and music, producing several performances to critical acclaim. Ms. Larsen has taught and coached widely across the country and has been a guest teacher for schools in Japan and Canada. She has been a regular contributor for Pointe, Dance Teacher, and Dance Spirit magazines, and her essay “Why I Dance” appeared in Dance magazine in 2009. Her writing has appeared in Dance/USA's In the Green Room, Oregon ArtsWatch, the Dancing Times, as well as the Threepenny Review, Page & Spine, and The Maine Review. In 2015 she was honored with a fellowship to the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation in Taos, NM, to pursue her work as a writer. Her memoir, Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life, was published by the University Press of Florida in 2021. She lives in Asheville, NC. Follow @gavinlarsen on Instagram Find out more about Gavin on her website https://gavinlarsen.com/ Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

With credits including Dance Theatre of Harlem, Sarah McLachlan, Alberta Ballet, and  Ballet San Jose, this week's guest is no stranger to the center stage spotlight. Welcome Allison Stroming! Listen in as she shares her inspiring story from training at SAB and blooming into her professional career. Stroming shares her thoughts on representation of the ballet community in NYC vs. LA and shares the creation story her clothing line, AS Dancewear. You can catch Allison on faculty with Break The Floor's touring conventions as well as on staff at Elite Dance Center alongside our host Alex! Your hosts start by discussing purpose in the dance industry and how that contrasts with burn out. Be sure to rate,Support the show

Episode 49 was amazing! This chat happened at the exact right moment in time which you can't plan. Kelley recently retired after 20 years with the Alberta Ballet. We got into his childhood, his path to dance, mental health, being an adrenaline junkie and so much more!

Mercedes De La Cruz (Gendron) is a Canadian actress, best known for her memorable and charismatic performances in more than two dozen television shows and independent films. As a model, De La Cruz has graced the cover of ALEPH Magazine, was Former Miss Hawaiian Tropic, Poster Girl Molson Canadian and notably secured a highly visible contract for The Brick before Cindy Crawford took the campaign over. After a successful modeling career, De La Cruz made the transition to a versatile supporting actor, lauded as a “great actress” by the likes of Academy Award nominee Sally Kirkland. For her role as Carla, a savvy pregnant prostitute, in Ramshackle Blues, De La Cruz was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2019 Vancouver Badass Film Festival.De La Cruz was born and raised in Edmonton, Canada where she began performing onstage at the age of three. She was a gifted dancer winning countless competitions and awards including Outstanding Performer from Lecky's School of Dancing in 1994. She loved to dance and performed in front of large crowds in productions such as “The Nutcracker” performed by the Alberta Ballet. From there she went on to Musical Theater and then Classical Theater where she fell in love with the art of acting. She began with small roles and music videos and in 2009 made a move to Vancouver, Canada to pursue acting full time. Shortly after her move to “Hollywood North,” she landed numerous international commercials and now appears in various episodes of many hit TV shows and movies, including Hallmark's upcoming "Right In Front of Me" opposite Janel Parrish, Lifetime's Lonestar Christmas opposite Marco Grazzini, AMC's "Bates Motel" opposite Freddie Highmore, Bravo's Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce opposite Lisa Edelstein (House), History Channel's Project Blue Book opposite Aidan Gillen (Game Of Thrones) and the WB's Supernatural opposite Jared Padalecki. De La Cruz recently wrapped filming the co-lead in the feature "Because You're Dead To Me" and a co-starring role on the Netflix series "Maid." She studied acting under the likes of Jeff Seymour, John Cassini, Neil Schell, Kate Twa, Dean Armstrong, Mathew Harrison, Zibby Allen, Jeb Beach, Bradley Stryker, Michelle Allen, Anthony Shim, Lindsay Gibson, Edward Foy, Daniel Bacon, Rhonda Fisecki, Shea Hampton and Adam Davenport. Mercedes is represented by Melisse Kelly at Cue Management.

Kim Derrick Rozdeba is the Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability at Bayer Inc. in Canada. Kim is a senior communications and marketing expert with over thirty years of diverse experience in petroleum, airline, telecommunications, automotive, and life science industries.He has served on several boards and committees such as the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Youth Ag-Summit (architect), Canadian 4-H Council, Outstanding Young Farmers of Canada, Alberta Ballet, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary's Science Centre, and the Commanderie de Bordeaux.Kim is passionate about building strong brands and is an avid blog writer on the topic. One day it occurred to him how little was written about branding from a gender perspective, especially from an entrepreneurial women brand leader. Exploring the idea, he realized this was an untold story of a long list of women he found so inspiring that he decided to make these inspirational women the subject of his first book, Branding Queens. We talk about brands, marketing, and a few of the extraordinary women entrepreneurs whose stories are in his new book.For information about Kim and his book: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/derrickrozdebahttps://rozdeba.comhttps://www.rozdeba.com/branding-queens-media-kit/—Richelle Wiseman: website | linkedin | facebook

Paul McGrath is a professional photographer shooting weddings, corporate and the Alberta Ballet. He transitioned from working in fashion when he picked up a camera and began to take shots. Paul's creativity behind the lens also extends to construction, where he built The Calgary Sessions studio in the early 90s. www.pmgimage.com

Hanan Chebib has worked across corporate events and tech industries, always looking for the next project she could tackle and complete, which she quips as always on the lookout for her next “mechanical, fire breathing Octopus” - a callback to an impossible project she took on. We had an enlightening conversation about the attrition rate of women in the tech-industry, how role-models are significant to stimulate growth, and how mentors play a role in guiding an industry. Hanan now works at Chic Geek, a Calgary-based non-profit building a welcoming, supportive community for women in tech. For the transcription of this episode please visit: https://www.rainforestab.ca/yyc-blog/podcast-episode-156-transcription Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Host: Adam Casole-Buchanan is the Director of Partnerships at Briefbid, a free media planner that helps marketers make smart media investments. He writes poetry in his spare time, and he's huge fan of logic puzzles. Guest: Hanan Chebib has had the honour of working across multiple industries in her career but in every case, she enjoyed being in the heart of figuring out "how" with strong, insightful people. Through her work, Hanan led brave and innovative change by bringing together unique perspectives and expertise. She provided a thoughtful, open, collaborative environment to solve new challenges. Hanan is currently Program Specialist at Chic Geek. Some of Hanan's most recent achievements include:  • Artistic Producer for a series of dance films at the Alberta Ballet available online for a digital audiences during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.  • As the Head of Innovation at the Alberta Ballet, Hanan led a team of production crew, an architect/designer, a metal fabricator and multiple industry leaders, in the development of a new product that addressed the waste, storage and transport of large-scale set pieces, called the Set Assembly Kit.  • As a key part of a lean and highly productive team at Beakerhead, Hanan was the Director of Creative Experiences building spectacles of art, science and engineering for the streets of Calgary every September. Over four seasons, she had the pleasure of working with artists, scientists, inventors, and community builders to bring one-of-a-kind experiences to delight and inspire Calgarians. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out. We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Quotes: "A lot of the research that we have done shows that 2x more women are leaving tech than men - and that's primarily women in their mid-career." "I recognize how important it is to have people advocating for you, and who want to see you succeed, be part of your professional life" "If we know that women don't see themselves in higher levels of the company - and if we can provide a mentor...that's a huge gain." "I can imagine all of the steps that are needed and all of, maybe the resources that are needed in order to come to the end point. So whether that's a photography gig, a corporate event, you know, building out a festival. Plopping a fire-breathing mechanical octopus in the middle of Inglewood, you know, four or five days." "So what I get to do right now within the team is sort of exploring what those programs look like and how do they operate online. And having really great, beautiful discussions with women in tech about the challenges that they're facing and the things that they want to see change as well as, like providing them with some really good services, you know, hoping that they'll stay within tech instead of leaving tech." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: Assembly Coworking Space Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan  

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist of ATB Financial, to get his thoughts on a variety of topics. Todd is a master of using stories to draw comparisons to current economic conditions, and he had an absolute gem to describe all the recent government spending! Here are timestamps for the topics we discussed: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - What's Happening in the Economy? 2:12 - Supply Chain Bottlenecks 4:29 - Is there inflationary pressure? 7:51 - Are interest rates going to rise? 9:07 - Rising debt levels 12:11 - Governments printing money 14:43 - How high can interest rates get? 16:50 - Loosening of inflationary control 18:44 - Todd's thoughts on cryptocurrency 21:30 - Sleepless nights regarding the economy 26:38 - Oil & Gas Overview 30:34 - Growth of Electrical Vehicles? 31:45 - Peak Oil Demand? 34:40 - Thriving under change (spiders spinning webs in space) 39:05 - Getting in touch with Todd Connect with Todd: Todd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheToddHirsch Todd on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/thetoddhirsch Todd's website: https://toddhirsch.com/ Todd's podcast (The Future Of): https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ About Todd: Todd HIrsch is the Vice President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial. For more than 25 years, he has worked as an economist for organizations including the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada. He's the author of four books. His latest, Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting during and after the pandemic, was released in March 2021. Todd serves on the boards of Calgary's Glenbow Museum and the Alberta Ballet. He's also the host of a podcast titled The Future Of, which won a national award in 2021. --

Today we Talk to Canadian Born Actress Mercedes De La Cruz. She began performing on stage at the age of three. She was a gifted dancer winning countless competitions and awards including Outstanding Performer from Lecky's School of Dancing in 1994. She loved to dance and performed in front of large crowds in productions such as "The Nutcracker" performed by the Alberta Ballet. From there she went on to Musical Theater and then Classical Theater where she fell in love with the art of acting. She began with small roles and music videos and in 2009 made a move to Vancouver, Canada to pursue acting full time. De La Cruz's acting career began with small roles and music videos. Shortly after her move to the “Hollywood North,” she landed numerous commercials. She now appears in various episodes of many hit TV shows that were shot in Vancouver, including AMC's ‘Bates Motel' opposite Freddie Highmore, Bravo's ‘Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce' opposite former ‘House' star, Lisa Edelstein, History Channel's ‘Project Blue Book' opposite former ‘Game of Thrones' actor Aidan Gillen and the WB/the CW's Supernatural. With all the success she has gained the industry can still be a grind, but she still loves it we discuss that and her journey into the world of acting on todays episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kevin-mumphrey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-mumphrey/support

Dance Education Canada is proud of our teacher development in that it includes an understanding of how children learn and grow, and how to help them realize the fullest extent of their talents. Often in these excellence driven environments, the traditional approaches to teaching and learning, that still exist today, can include approaches to teaching dance that induce fear through intimidation and can be spirit breaking. Can excellence be achieved in a positive supporting encouraging environment? We at DEC know that yes, it can, and so does our guest. Today we will speak with dance teacher and author Gavin Larsin as she provides us with some tips, tricks, tools and strategies to help dance educators realize that there are alternate paths to excellence that foster healthy child development. GUEST: Born and raised in New York City, Ms. Larsen received her professional dance training at the School of American Ballet, the Pacific Northwest Ballet School and the New York School of Ballet. She has danced professionally with numerous notable companies including the Pacific Northwest Ballet, the Alberta Ballet, the Suzanne Farrell Ballet as a soloist and the Oregon Ballet Theatre as a principal dancer. She retired from performing in 2010 to focus on teaching, coaching and writing about dance. Her writing has appeared in several notable publications and has been a contributing writer for Pointe, Dance Teacher and Dance Spirit magazine.. In 2015 she was honored with a fellowship to the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation to pursue her work as a writer. Her memoir, Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life, was published by the University Press of Florida in 2021. INSTA: @gavinalarsen LINKEDIN: Gavin Larsen WEBSITE: gavinlarsen.com Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.

Lou Fancher is a freelance choreographer, ballet master and teacher working in the Bay area since 2005. Most recently the Rehearsal Director for Dancing People Company in Ashland, Oregon, Lou for nearly three decades has been the Ballet Master/Rehearsal Director for contemporary dance companies and independent choreographers in the U.S. and Canada. Among the companies are Company C Contemporary Ballet, James Sewell Ballet, and the Alberta Ballet. She has staged and/or rehearsed the works of dozens of choreographers including Twyla Tharp, Anthony Tudor, Paul Taylor, Lynne Taylor Corbett, Crystal Pite, Mark Godden, George Balanchine, Peter Pucci, David Parsons, John Butler, Igal Perry, Daniel Ezralow, Ralph Lemon, Doug Elkins, Viola Farber, Merce Cunningham, David Dorfman, Donna Uchizono, Dan Wagoner, Bill T. Jones, Wil Swanson, Margie Jenkins, Brian MacDonald, Jose Limon and others.Lou holds a BFA in dance from the University of Cincinnati and as a choreographer has created ballets for James Sewell Ballet, Alberta Ballet Apprentice Ensemble, Theatre Ballet of Spokane, Ballet Pacifica, and New York Theatre Ballet. During the 18 years Lou was a resident of Minneapolis, her work was presented by the Minnesota Dance Alliance, Ballet Arts Minnesota, and others. She  twice participated in The Carlisle Project, a no-longer operating national program designed to assist the artistic growth of choreographers. A published author and journalist, Lou writes locally for East Bay Times, Oakland Tribune, San Jose Mercury News, East Bay Express, San Francisco Classical Voice, 48 Hills, wired.com, and other Bay Area publications. She is the author of two original children's books and has designed and illustrated over 60 picture books. You may visit her website online at www.johnsonandfancher.com

Alison Geskin, the founder of The Art of Strategy, is a coach, teacher, consultant, and podcaster. After a successful career in the non-profit world, raising funds and awareness for organizations like Alberta Ballet and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, she was left wondering what now when the company she worked for went through major downsizing.She went from not knowing what her next move would be, to being unexpectedly catapulted into entrepreneurial life.Alison specializes in organizational development, helping people and organizations perform at their best.She says whether you get decide to leave, or you get asked to quit - everything is a negotiation. Alison and Candace dive deep into all of it in this episode: how to quit with grace exit strategies how to determine your next move The Great Resignation To learn more and connect with Alison:Website: https://theartofstrategy.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_art_of_strategy/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/live-learn-lead/id1580628839Follow Alison on LinkedIn.Show your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

Today I spoke with the brilliant Alice Aschwanden, the owner of En Pointe Consulting, a career and mindset coaching business for dancers. Alice is a ballet geek who tried, and failed, to put away her pointe shoes. She danced professionally with Alberta Ballet and Zurich Ballet, and after a successful career went on to university to complete a Bachelor of Arts (psychology) and a Master of Social Work (counseling). She taught ballet, pilates, and barre, and worked in the education sector, before pivoting to her dream role- a mindset and career coach for dancers. She works 1:1 and in small groups with aspiring and professional ballet dancers, and even with parents of young dancers, helping them to gain the courage, confidence, and clarity to thrive, both inside and outside of the studio. To connect with Alice, follow her on IG @enpointeconsultingor go to her website: www.enpointe.org Please remember that I am not a mental health professional, and anything you hear me say on the show is based on personal experience and perspectives, and should not be considered medical advice. If you are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, text MHA to 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. To find a local MHA affiliate who can provide services, check out https://www.mhanational.org/ Theme music is, "A Journey" by Kevin Hartnell It has been edited and reproduced under the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0). Follow us on Instagram! Dance; Better Podcast @dancebetterpodcast Send in your questions or episode suggestions to dancebetterpodcast@gmail.com Check out our sponsor, Minding the Gap here If you relate and found this episode helpful, please click follow/subscribe and leave us a review. (I might even read it on the next episode!) This helps to make our show more searchable, and will make it more accessible to more people...plus, we'd love to hear from you!

This week Kealan is joined by the charming and insightful Mark Biocca to discuss which qualities make for the best colleague. The pair discuss the mental and emotional pressures a young dancer may face at the beginning of their career, and the significance of having someone with whom they feel supported and understood. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their time working together in Alberta Ballet, where Kealan was an apprentice and Mark was a soloist. Mark is a graduate of Royal Ballet School in London and in addition to AB has danced for Northern Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Macedonian National Ballet, National Ballet of Portugal, and Hungarian National Ballet. He currently freelances in Italy and the UK and has founded his own company InternationBallet.Find Mark on Instagram @MarkBioccaand @InternationBalletReach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys

After over three years of working together, Alberta Ballet School and CIPR Communications have built a strong relationship that was built on a foundation of trust. The relationship has evolved as the School has. Leah, Marketing Director, at the School talks about her journey with CIPR and her in-house staff person and how her 'village' works together daily to help her focus on director-level tasks. Her best advice - trust your gut!

We're back! And a little rusty. But we're here to warm the cockles of your isolated hearts with a chat about what it means for performing arts companies to lose their big-box, holiday cash cows this year. We're proud to be part of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This week our sponsors are Edmonton Heritage Council's ECAMP Podcast and Park Power. Additional reading/viewing: • Dance Magazine: Land of the Bittersweet: COVID's Effect on Nutcracker• Sarah Kaufman in Washington Post: Breaking pointe: 'The Nutcracker' takes more than it gives to world of ballet• New York Times: Toning Down Asian Stereotypes to Make ‘The Nutcracker' Fit the Times• The new, freaky versions of other Tchaikovsky classic ballets: Alexander Ekman's A Swan Lake and Mats Ek's Sleeping Beauty• Stream local holiday shows like Citadel's A Christmas Carol, Shumka's Nutcracker, and Alberta Ballet's A Sugar Plum Dream★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hayna Gutierrez is a principal ballerina with a rich heritage in dance who shares honestly about career, recent retirement and transitioning into teaching. “That's what I want to give - passion. I don't only want to teach technique. It's very hard to teach that, but I would love to try to give them the passion that I still have inside, because you never stop dancing. You think you stop dancing, but it's impossible. We can't live without music and movement.”---Hayna was born in Havana, Cuba and began dancing at the age of three. She worked hard in her youth and by the time she was 16, she was dancing alongside her mother as a professional dancer in the Cuban National Ballet company. After freelancing in t he U.S., she joined the Alberta Ballet, where she danced alongside her husband, Garrett Groat, for nine years. She plans to continue dancing as a guest principal artist and may start teaching to pass on her love of dance to the next generation. ---Find out more on https://www.albertaballet.com/spotlight/hayna-gutierrez-announces-her-retirement-from-alberta-ballet We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others. To find out more visit: https://globaldancenetwork.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/globaldancenetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaldancenetwork/ 

What is life like as a professional male ballet dancer? This interview with Garrett Groat, dancer with the Alberta Ballet, will give insight into company life and will inspire more men to pursue their dream of dance. ---Garrett Groat was born and raised in Edmonton, AB where he trained at Dance Unlimited in various styles. At age 17, Garrett was awarded a scholarship to train at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre in New York City. Some of his favourite roles with Alberta Ballet include Puss in Boots in The Sleeping Beauty, The Elton Fan in Love Lies Bleeding, White Couple in Forgotten Lands, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, Escamillo in Yukichi Hattori's Carmen, and as a cast member in Dump the Physical Memory.---Find out more on https://www.albertaballet.com/dancersWe would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others. To find out more visit: https://globaldancenetwork.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/globaldancenetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaldancenetwork/ 

On this week's episode, I have a conversation with Sarah Stewart, a ballet instructor. We got into topics like how to overcome the fear of exercise, why it's never too late to start and the importance of exercise on longevity.8:45 - Why is it important to start exercising regardless of age?12:21 - How do you get over the fear of starting to exercise?25:24 - What is different about people who are active their whole lives?29:58 - What can you learn from someone who's active in their 80s?37:05 - What kind of mindset do you need about exercise before you start?42:21 - Should moms feel guilty for taking time for themselves?--- Sarah is a professionally trained dancer originally from the UK. She began her dancing career at the age of six and has experience in ballet, modern and tap. She now teaches students at the School of Alberta Ballet and is the visionary behind and founder of Balletiques.Balletiques was created because Sarah wanted to show people that ballet is an amazing form of exercise and that anyone can do it. Balletiques fuses ballet and fitness to create fun, accessible, and approachable workouts. Using her expertise and knowledge, Sarah teaches you the basic fundamentals of ballet, using real terminology and demonstrates how to do steps safely and correctly.To learn more about Sarah, check out her website: https://balletiques.com

Guest Breanne Byrne of Emily Missed Out drops by for the Citadel’s oh-so-satisfying hippie trip in As You Like It, and Colleen Feehan returns to for a night on the town at Alberta Ballet’s triple-bill, Unleashed (featuring two intermissions!). To claim your $5 discount to The Blue Hour at SkirtsAFire, enter panelfive at checkout when you purchase your tickets at the […]

Guest Breanne Byrne of Emily Missed Out drops by for the Citadel’s oh-so-satisfying hippie trip in As You Like It, and Colleen Feehan returns to for a night on the town at Alberta Ballet’s triple-bill, Unleashed (featuring two intermissions!). To claim your $5 discount to The Blue Hour at SkirtsAFire, enter panelfive at checkout when you purchase your tickets at the […]

We saunter out to the Jube once more to catch Alberta Ballet’s recent guest troupe: Diavolo. Athletic dancers, abstract moving sets, and one very buoyant artistic director (Jacques Heim). Think Cirque du Soleil meets I.M. Pei. I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. You can find, subscribe, and listen to […]

We saunter out to the Jube once more to catch Alberta Ballet’s recent guest troupe: Diavolo. Athletic dancers, abstract moving sets, and one very buoyant artistic director (Jacques Heim). Think Cirque du Soleil meets I.M. Pei. I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. You can find, subscribe, and listen to […]

Danielle Clifford est arrivée au Canada il y a 50 ans après une carrière de ballerine en Europe. Elle s’est mise à l’enseignement, a co-fondé il y a 30 ans le studio Harbour Dance à Vancouver et elle donne, encore aujourd’hui à 77 ans, plusieurs cours chaque semaine. Marlise McCormick a participé (avec Jean Grand-Maitre, Directeur Artistique à l’Alberta Ballet) à la création des Cérémonies d’ouverture et de clôture des 21e Jeux Olympiques d’hiver à Vancouver. Isabelle Rousseau est une professeur de danse basée à Edmonton. On termine notre mois de la danse à Culture et Confiture avec un pas vers l'avant, vers les nouvelles générations puisqu'elle enseigne la danse aux jeunes.

Over the course of a fast-paced conversation with Cathy Levy, Helsinki-born Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director of Boston Ballet, describes how he stumbled into dance and how a strong technique and infectious enthusiasm for the art form rapidly led him to soloist roles with The Finnish National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Basel Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Having always aspired to be an artistic director, he assumed this position with Marin Ballet and Alberta Ballet before joining Boston Ballet in 2005 as an agent of change. The company has since grown exponentially in size, purpose and reputation, enticing most recently the great William Forsythe to make it his home.

We’re joined by two of our favourite baby mamas in this episode! First, Raina (Fawnda’s sister) pops in to review Alberta Ballet’s newest cinematic venture in Frankenstein, and Colleen briefly escapes her newborn to weigh in on Punctuate! Theatre’s The Particulars. I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

We’re joined by two of our favourite baby mamas in this episode! First, Raina (Fawnda’s sister) pops in to review Alberta Ballet’s newest cinematic venture in Frankenstein, and Colleen briefly escapes her newborn to weigh in on Punctuate! Theatre’s The Particulars. I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

In his 30 years behind the camera Craig Wrobleski csc has served as cinematographer on productions of nearly every description. Craig’s drama credits include the feature films In the Tall Grass, Rufus and 45 RPM. Television work includes The Umbrella Academy for Netflix, the acclaimed FX Networks series Fargo and Legion, the legendary series The X-Files, the hit series Zoo for CBS, more than 100 episodes of the popular CBC Television series Heartland and numerous TV movies. Craig has lensed documentaries all over Canada, the US and into Europe on a wide variety of subjects. In addition, Craig has photographed hundreds of commercials and promos broadcast all over North America for directors from across Canada and the US. Many of the spots have garnered awards internationally. His love of music has fused with his cinematography on music videos and live concert specials for MTV, MuchMusic, CMT, MuchMoreMusic, CBC, PBS and Bravo!. He has recently shot collaborations between the Alberta Ballet, k.d. lang and Joni Mitchell. His work has garnered Craig two wins and two nominations at the CSC Awards as well as 16 wins and many nominations at the Alberta Film Industry Awards. Craig lives south of Calgary with his wife, Monica, their three dogs and three horses. He is represented by Ralph Berge at APA in Beverly Hills.

Wherein your hosts talk about the disappointing state of politics in Canada, the Alberta Ballet's breathtaking contemporary adaptaion of Frankenstein (and why you should go see it), whether or not they'd get into The Good Place, what their enemies hate about them (spoiler: literally everything), what kind of Yankee Candle Megan would be, and whether or not they'd be good ghosts.

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Guest reviewer Soni Dasmohapatra joins Fawnda for a rollicking review of Alberta Ballet’s presentation of Taj Express, a straight-from-Mumbai Bollywood ballet/musical sorta show. Also: We get the crash course in Indian dance styles that we’ve always wanted. Thanks Soni! I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. More on the screening […]

Guest reviewer Soni Dasmohapatra joins Fawnda for a rollicking review of Alberta Ballet’s presentation of Taj Express, a straight-from-Mumbai Bollywood ballet/musical sorta show. Also: We get the crash course in Indian dance styles that we’ve always wanted. Thanks Soni! I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. More on the screening […]

October is here. Time for something scary. On the first half is an interview with Making Treaty 7 about their 2019/2020 Season opener. 509 is a new work and Justin Many Fingers, the artistic director, is on Artslink to talk about a show about passing on to the afterlife. On the second half, Alberta Ballet talks Frankenstein, their new show with performance dates in Calgary and Edmonton during the Halloween season. Artistic director Jean-Grand Maitre joins us on the phone.

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Alison Stroming is a professional ballerina who trained at School of American Ballet and the JKO School at American Ballet Theatre. She went on to become a company member of ABT's Studio Company, Alberta #Ballet, Ballet San Jose and Dance Theatre of Harlem. She's the found of AS Dancewear, which has a focus on female empowerment. For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv:It's Time for IMDb to Give Choreographers Their Own Category:http://bit.ly/2SO6dmR'American Soul' Shows the Impact 'Soul Train' Had on Dance History:http://bit.ly/2BmlalyRelated #ToThePointe interview with Joy Womack: http://bit.ly/2CxQhYT HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The balletic take on the bard. Photo from the Kansas City Ballet. Spring has sprung! Snow is melting! Paul and guest Beth Dart got out to see Alberta Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and all of the well-costumed spinny-spinny dance dance it contained. Recorded in ultra luxurious lo-fi. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IDGI-S5E22-FULL.mp3 I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Spring has sprung! Snow is melting! Paul and guest Beth Dart got out to see Alberta Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and all of the well-costumed spinny-spinny dance dance it contained. Recorded in ultra luxurious lo-fi. I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

Artists of Alberta Ballet in Jean Grand-Maître's Caelestis. Damien Atkins wows us with a tour-de-force performance in We Are Not Alone at Theatre Network, and dance conspiracist Jen Mesch returns to the ‘cast to share thoughts on Alberta Ballet's de.Vi.ate triple bill, featuring choreographies by Wen Wei Wang, Christopher Anderson, and the premiere of Jean Grand-Maître's ethereal and eerie Caelestis. I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's the throwback episode to our first take on Wen Wei Wang's Futureland, which we saw back in 2016★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Damien Atkins wows us with a tour-de-force performance in We Are Not Alone at Theatre Network, and dance conspiracist Jen Mesch returns to the ‘cast to share thoughts on Alberta Ballet’s de.Vi.ate triple bill, featuring choreographies by Wen Wei Wang, Christopher Anderson, and the premiere of Jean Grand-Maître’s ethereal and eerie Caelestis. I Don’t Get It is […]

Cathy Levy chats with Jean Grand-Maître, Artistic Director of Alberta Ballet, choreographer and recent recipient of the Order of Canada, about the full-evening portrait ballet Joni Mitchell's The Fiddle and the Drum that will close the National Arts Centre 2018-2019 Dance season. Co-created with the iconic singer-songwriter —who celebrated her 75th birthday in 2018— the work, which addresses war and environmental neglect, was initially produced in celebration of Alberta Ballet's 40th Anniversary. Jean describes his first encounter with Joni, their relationship, past and present, her approach to creation, her extensive contribution to the ballet, her passion for humanitarian causes, and the degree to which she has inspired him. This original venture unexpectedly opened the door to similar collaborations with or about other supreme popular music artists such as Sir Elton John, Gordon Lightfoot, The Tragically Hip, k.d. lang and Sarah McLachlan. The conversation concludes with a few anecdotes about the entertainment industry's homage to Joni's life and career held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles in November 2018, and the legacy of Joni Mitchell's The Fiddle of the Drum.

We’ve been reminiscing a lot with the happenings in town lately, so this week we’re doing a special flashback to a couple of our favourite conversations on the annual holiday dance fuss, The Nutcracker. Remember that time in 2014 when Alberta Ballet invited us to do a walk-on in Act I? And in 2017 when […]

We've been reminiscing a lot with the happenings in town lately, so this week we're doing a special flashback to a couple of our favourite conversations on the annual holiday dance fuss, The Nutcracker. Remember that time in 2014 when Alberta Ballet invited us to do a walk-on in Act I? And in 2017 when we talked to a wee mouse and party kid? Sweet, sweet memories. Listen in. I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IDGI-S5E12-full.mp3  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Between swills of coffee following the Nuit Blanche all-nighter we cover two big ol' season openers: BJM Danse swung through town to open Alberta Ballet's 52nd season with Dance Me, a contemporary tribute to Leonard Cohen, and Paul caught the Citadel Theatre's launch of Once, the much loved movie-come-folkie musical. Huge props to Michael Nunweiler this week for designing our new logo! If you like our podcast and value media coverage of the arts in Edmonton, please consider becoming a Patron. And thanks for listening!  I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IDGI-S5E4-Final.mp3 Become a Patron!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Between swills of coffee following the Nuit Blanche all-nighter we cover two big ol’ season openers: BJM Danse swung through town to open Alberta Ballet’s 52nd season with Dance Me, a contemporary tribute to Leonard Cohen, and Paul caught the Citadel Theatre’s launch of Once, the much loved movie-come-folkie musical. Huge props to Michael Nunweiler this week for designing […]

Visit the website at: https://failure.tv Subscribe to Podcast: https://failure.tv/podcast Interview with Grant Harvey Grant has been directing and producing film and television professionally for over twenty-five years. Grant’s most recent projects include A Christmas Horror Story, and the documentary Balletlujah for the CBC about Alberta Ballet’s collaboration with K.D. Lang. He produced and directed Ginger Snaps: The Beginning for Lion’s Gate Entertainment, a prequel to the highly successful Ginger Snaps film. Grant has also directed five movies for the Lifetime USA network and has directed over fifty hours of episodic television, including Orphan Black, 12 Monkeys, Helix, Beauty and the Beast, X-Company and Haven.

Left to right: Paul Blinov, Jean Grand-Maître and Fawnda Mithrush after hosting the pre-show audience chat on opening night of Alberta Ballet's All of Us. This week we catch Alberta Ballet's All Of Us (ie: The Tragically Hip portrait ballet) in all its post-apocalyptic, dread-headed glory. Does it do Downie justice? Do we win the war? Is it even ballet? We try to answer these questions in the post-show parkade. Do we succeed? You tell us! I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IDGI-S4-E26-final.mp3 Become a Patron!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we catch Alberta Ballet’s All Of Us (ie: The Tragically Hip portrait ballet) in all its post-apocalyptic, dread-headed glory. Does it do Downie justice? Do we win the war? Is it even ballet? We try to answer these questions in the post-show parkade. Do we succeed? You tell us! I Don’t Get It […]

The latest in Alberta Ballet’s signature portrait ballet series premiered in Calgary the first week of May.  All of Us features the music of The Tragically Hip and on Thursday May 3rd, Alberta Ballet was thrilled to have Rob Baker of The Hip in the audience.  This Ballet Life got a chance to ask Rob for some first impressions on the sensation of taking a seat in the audience for a show that featured his music and what he thought of the ballet overall.

Photo by: Paul McGrath It's classical children's tale meets near-classic trope of parents facing the tragic death of a child. This week Paul takes on Alberta Ballet‘s sparkling new Cinderella, while Fawnda gets a taste of the “slow-theatre” movement at Wild Side Productions' Poison with Laura Raboud. I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IDGI-S4-E19-Final.mp3 Become a Patron!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It’s classical children’s tale meets near-classic trope of parents facing the tragic death of a child. This week Paul takes on Alberta Ballet‘s sparkling new Cinderella, while Fawnda gets a taste of the “slow-theatre” movement at Wild Side Productions’ Poison with Laura Raboud. I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, […]

It’s another Hot Take, this time from the Jubilee Auditorium parkade! We had a full night at Alberta Ballet‘s presentation of MOMIX: Opus Cactus, complete with pre-show chatter, weird desert animals, reptilian acrobatics, and Lycra galore. Enjoy! I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Become a Patron!

It's another Hot Take, this time from the Jubilee Auditorium parkade! We had a full night at Alberta Ballet‘s presentation of MOMIX: Opus Cactus, complete with pre-show chatter, weird desert animals, reptilian acrobatics, and Lycra galore. Enjoy! I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IDGI-S4E14-Final.mp3 Become a Patron!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The dancers of Alberta Ballet share memories of pivotal moments:  the awe and anxiousness of a first Company class; the intensity and excitement of a prominent character role and those moments of encouragement from the senior Company dancers.

Alberta Ballet’s dancers return to the studio after summer break and the marketing machine is revving up.  The Company is weeks away from presenting on stage, but performance is still the name of the game.

Fawnda faces her fears and interviews two wonderful young performers from Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker (thanks Liam and Zara!). Plus, a rundown of festive activities happening throughout YEG in the coming weeks. Happy holidays, from the team at IDGI. Go see some shows! I Don’t Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast […]

Fawnda faces her fears and interviews two wonderful young performers from Alberta Ballet's The Nutcracker (thanks Liam and Zara!). Plus, a rundown of festive activities happening throughout YEG in the coming weeks. Happy holidays, from the team at IDGI. Go see some shows! I Don't Get It is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB! https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/idgi-s4e8.mp3 Become a Patron!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Calgary Arts Development President & CEO, Patti Pon, discusses the new creative economy. She makes arguments for the current Calgary arts scene as well as the facts and figures that stand behind the economical impacts of a thriving creative sector. We discuss the Alberta Ballet, Calgary Folk Fest, the Calgary Stampede, One Yellow Rabbit and many other cultural institutions that define Calgary. Patti holds a BFA in Drama and an MBA in Arts Administration and was recently represented the Alumni Association at the Fall 2017 Convocation as a Distinguished Graduate

Paul and Fawnda take a delightful and debauched trip down the rabbit hole for the world premiere of Old Trout Puppet Workshop‘s Jabberwocky (fair warning: there be spoilers here). Plus: Joshua Beamish does a character scale in Lone Wolf, and we get caught up in the scenic pomp and #metoo themes of Alberta Ballet's Dangerous Liaisons. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/idgi-s4e5.mp3 Become a Patron!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Paul and Fawnda take a delightful and debauched trip down the rabbit hole for the world premiere of Old Trout Puppet Workshop‘s Jabberwocky (fair warning: there be spoilers here). Plus: Joshua Beamish does a character scale in Lone Wolf, and we get caught up in the scenic pomp and #metoo themes of Alberta Ballet’s Dangerous […]

In this bilingual panel discussion on Creation and Collaboration that preceded the world premiere of ENCOUNT3RS (April 20-22, 2017), animator Catherine Clark speaks with the six Canadian artists involved in this historic NAC dance-music commission celebrating Canada 150. Following a discussion between Executive Producer of Dance Cathy Levy and Music Director Alexander Shelley in 2015, choreographer Jean Grand-Maître (Alberta Ballet) and composer Andrew Staniland; choreographer Emily Molnar (Ballet BC) and composer Nicole Lizée; and choreographer Guillaume Côté (The National Ballet of Canada) and composer Kevin Lau were invited to create three new one-act ballets and three original orchestral scores to be performed by the NAC Orchestra under Alexander's baton. The outcome was an extraordinary dance and music triple bill. The panel conversation centred on the genesis and creative process for each collaboration; the choreographer-composer relationship; the ground-breaking nature of this project; the impact this rare opportunity had on the creators and performers; the role art plays in helping us better understand the world we live in and in bringing us closer together; and the legacy of ENCOUNT3RS. In closing, the artists praised the NAC for commissioning a project of such magnitude and for its unrelenting urge to see it through.

In this bilingual panel discussion on Creation and Collaboration that preceded the world premiere of ENCOUNT3RS (April 20-22, 2017), animator Catherine Clark speaks with the six Canadian artists involved in this historic NAC dance-music commission celebrating Canada 150. Following a discussion between Executive Producer of Dance Cathy Levy and Music Director Alexander Shelley in 2015, choreographer Jean Grand-Maître (Alberta Ballet) and composer Andrew Staniland; choreographer Emily Molnar (Ballet BC) and composer Nicole Lizée; and choreographer Guillaume Côté (The National Ballet of Canada) and composer Kevin Lau were invited to create three new one-act ballets and three original orchestral scores to be performed by the NAC Orchestra under Alexander's baton. The outcome was an extraordinary dance and music triple bill. The panel conversation centred on the genesis and creative process for each collaboration; the choreographer-composer relationship; the ground-breaking nature of this project; the impact this rare opportunity had on the creators and performers; the role art plays in helping us better understand the world we live in and in bringing us closer together; and the legacy of ENCOUNT3RS. In closing, the artists praised the NAC for commissioning a project of such magnitude and for its unrelenting urge to see it through.

Jean Grand-Maitre, artistic director, Alberta Ballet, speaks about his upcoming “portrait ballet,” Our Canada, featuring the music of Gordon Lightfoot, and his next event featuring the music of the Tragically Hip. 

The best kind of reunion - old duet partners!! Scott Maybank had a late start in his training, but that didn't let him shy away from pursuing the top Ballet schools across Canada. Over his ten year career Scott worked for Ballet British Columbia, West Australian Ballet and the Queensland Ballet, eventually retiring in his hometown of Edmonton after dancing with Alberta Ballet. With the help of the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, Scott is now a Chiropractor committed to helping Dancers feel healthy & work efficiently. From the worst thing you can do to your body, to best physical & mental practices- Scott shares his how to create a successful career with a lot of laughter! 

Today I met with Ryan Corry to discuss his recent productions with the  Alberta Ballet.  We spoke about the importance of the arts, how to attract the right event sponsors, and how to create a successful event by leveraging the help of others. Listen to episode 16 here

It's a stacked (man-heavy) episode, folks: Alberta Ballet‘s Dynamic Directions showcased choreographies by Wen Wei Wang, Aszure Barton, and Yukichi Hattori; EdMetro Chorus teamed up with Tony Olivares Dance and the parkour antics of FlyFree Movement; and finally we caught Brian Webb trouncing around with CLINKER (a.k.a. Gary James Joynes) talkin' 'bout death and stuff. Whew. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/idgi-s3e9.mp3★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It’s a stacked (man-heavy) episode, folks: Alberta Ballet‘s Dynamic Directions showcased choreographies by Wen Wei Wang, Aszure Barton, and Yukichi Hattori; EdMetro Chorus teamed up with Tony Olivares Dance and the parkour antics of FlyFree Movement; and finally we caught Brian Webb trouncing around with CLINKER (a.k.a. Gary James Joynes) talkin’ ’bout death and stuff. […]

Reid Bartelme is truly one of the most diversely talented and comprehensively successful guests I have yet to interview.  Reid grew up in SoHo surrounded by music and the arts.  When he was nine years old Reid moved to New Jersey to study voice at The American Boychoir School in NJ whicch is one of only two boychoir  boarding schools in the U.S.  In high school Reid was accepted to the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy where he continued his vocal training.  When he was 16 years old Reid discovered his interest and talent in dance after taking a general dance class with Jack Ferver.  Reid wound up double majoring in Dance and Music at Interlochen.  After this, Reid attended SUNY Purchase for college to continue his pursuit of dance.  Reid also continued his vocal training on the weekends with a private teacher in NYC.  Shortly into his time at Purchase College, Reid realized he wanted to pursue a career in dance rather than just dabble in it on the side.  Because of this he left college to pursue this path.  From there Reid wound up being accepted as a trainee with one of the top Ballet Companies in the country; Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) located in Seattle.  Reid trained and often performed with the company for two years before receiving a Corps de Ballet contract with BalletMet in Columbus Ohio.  After three years at BalletMet, Reid moved to Calgary to dance with the Alberta Ballet for another three years.  At this time in his life, Reid realized he really wanted to get back to NYC so he auditioned and danced with the Shen Wei Company for two years.  While a member of the the company Reid auditioned and was given the opportunity to dance for Lar Lubovitch.  Reid danced with Lar Lubovitch for three years.  Incredibly during this time Reid once again changed directions and embarked upon a new journey into design.  As Reid explains, he was not feeling the same passion for dance as he had in the past, so after doing the exercises in Julia Cameron’s instructional book “The Artists Way” Reid’s new journey took him into the world of Fashion and Design.  But just as Reid had done throughout his life, he did not embark into this new career path in a halfhearted manner; instead he applied and was accepted into the acclaimed Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. As Reid shares in his interview, he had always created amazing Halloween costumes so he used these as the bulk of his portfolio when applying to the school.  Since then Reid has quickly climbed through the ranks of top designers for Ballet Companies and Choreographers worldwide.  Reid and his design partner, Harriet have been commissioned for such prestigious companies as New York City Ballet, Miami Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet to name a few.  He has worked with choreographer Emery LeCrone, Justin Peck and Christopher Weeldon among many others.  Reid’s influence in Dance has taken a turn into a different direction and is influencing dancers in a way he may never have thought possible.

Alberta Ballet solves the annual writer’s dilemma of finding unique ways to cover The Nutcracker by casting our hosts in the opening party scene. Paul sees the show for the first time from both sides of the stage, and Fawnda gets hooked into a big, gold dress—all in this very special holiday episode.

Alberta Ballet solves the annual writer's dilemma of finding unique ways to cover The Nutcracker by casting our hosts in the opening party scene. Paul sees the show for the first time from both sides of the stage, and Fawnda gets hooked into a big, gold dress—all in this very special holiday episode. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/idgi-s2e101.mp3★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Paul and Fawnda take in Alberta Ballet‘s The Three Musketeers, David Nixon’s new, slightly odd, and swashbuckling take on the classic, plus a rundown of all the dance happenings coming up in Edmonton (PS: There’s a LOT of dance coming up. And we’re not even talking about The Nutcracker yet.)

Paul and Fawnda take in Alberta Ballet‘s The Three Musketeers, David Nixon's new, slightly odd, and swashbuckling take on the classic, plus a rundown of all the dance happenings coming up in Edmonton (PS: There's a LOT of dance coming up. And we're not even talking about The Nutcracker yet.) https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/idgi-s2e7.mp3★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We invite Trent Wilkie into the blanket fort to discuss Alberta Ballet‘s Don Quixote and the opening of BWDC‘s season with Toronto Dance Theatre‘s fascinating Eleven Accords. (Also we learn that Fawnda has no idea how to describe time signatures — especially in Steve Reich music.) https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/idgi-s2e4.mp3  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We invite Trent Wilkie into the blanket fort to discuss Alberta Ballet‘s Don Quixote and the opening of BWDC‘s season with Toronto Dance Theatre‘s fascinating Eleven Accords. (Also we learn that Fawnda has no idea how to describe time signatures — especially in Steve Reich music.)  

Fawnda regales Paul with tales from the Northwest Dance Project that include incidents of “snailing”, “slappy fights” and Sarah Slipper‘s duet that blows her mind — and tear ducts. Plus, Paul sees Alberta Ballet‘s production of Giselle. It's his first classical ballet and the experience leads him to debate with Fawnda about whether ballet needs to evolve to remain relevant. Have a listen and let us know what you think! https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/i-dont-get-it-s1e14.mp3★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Fawnda regales Paul with tales from the Northwest Dance Project that include incidents of “snailing”, “slappy fights” and Sarah Slipper‘s duet that blows her mind — and tear ducts. Plus, Paul sees Alberta Ballet‘s production of Giselle. It’s his first classical ballet and the experience leads him to debate with Fawnda about whether ballet needs to evolve to […]

Fawnda tracks down Trent Wilkie (of Mostly Water Theatre, and myriad journalistic pursuits about town) to talk about Alberta Ballet’s presentation of the athletic and surprising AILEY II.

Fawnda tracks down Trent Wilkie (of Mostly Water Theatre, and myriad journalistic pursuits about town) to talk about Alberta Ballet's presentation of the athletic and surprising AILEY II. https://idontgetityeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/i-dont-get-it-s1e8.mp3★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Szabolcs (Sabi) Varga received his training at the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest, Hungary. In 1997 he was named Best Young Dancer at the International Rudolf Nureyev Competition. Upon graduation he joined Alberta Ballet under the direction of Mikko Nissinen. There he performed principal roles in works by George Balanchine, Helgi Tomasson, and Christopher Wheeldon. In 2002 Nissinen invited Varga to join Boston Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet. He was promoted to second soloist in 2004 and to soloist in 2006. Varga is married to former Boston Ballet soloist Melanie Atkins, who is currently Children's Ballet Mistress and faculty member with Boston Ballet School.

Szabolcs (Sabi) Varga received his training at the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest, Hungary. In 1997 he was named Best Young Dancer at the International Rudolf Nureyev Competition. Upon graduation he joined Alberta Ballet under the direction of Mikko Nissinen. There he performed principal roles in works by George Balanchine, Helgi Tomasson, and Christopher Wheeldon. In 2002 Nissinen invited Varga to join Boston Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet. He was promoted to second soloist in 2004 and to soloist in 2006. Varga is married to former Boston Ballet soloist Melanie Atkins, who is currently Children's Ballet Mistress and faculty member with Boston Ballet School.

In this second of three episodes, Emily Molnar speaks about the difficult decision of leaving Frankfurt Ballet, as she was turning 26, to branch out on her own. After contemplating quitting dance altogether, she chooses to become a principal dancer with Ballet BC where she interprets many roles, guided by then artistic director John Alleyne, including Puck in the production of The Fairie Queen. Emily talks about her work as an independent choreographer for, among others, Alberta Ballet, Ballet BC, and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, and the tricky process of creating commissions. She mentions her collaboration with Gioconda Barbuto to make and perform the duet Lifelines, and describes the huge influence of her mentor, Canadian dance icon Margie Gillis. In 2009, Emily accepts the artistic directorship of Ballet BC at a time when the company's financial difficulties have brought it to a halt.

Isabelle Brisebois s'entretient avec Jean Grand-Maître, directeur artistique de l'Alberta Ballet, lors de son passage au Centre national des Arts du Canada en décembre 2012. Jean relate son initiation à la danse, sa carrière de danseur, de chorégraphe et de directeur artistique, et en partage les moments forts. Il nous parle également de l'Alberta Ballet, de son Casse-Noisette et de ses récentes collaborations avec Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Sir Elton John et k.d. lang.