The Company Project: Svetlana Lunkina
“There are so many things in life that I would like to experience, but my destiny is to share the power and magic of dance.”
To learn more about Svetlana, click here.
Ballet Byte: Pas de Chat Jeté - The dancer jumps off of one leg extending the first leg to the side, followed with the second leg pulling into passé so that both are suspended. The jump is landed on the first leg, with the second joining in fifth.
Tutu Tuesday: A Wili
warming up backstage. The Wili’s tutus are the same ones that were worn when the current version of Giselle premiered on April 16, 1970, making them older than most of the dancers who wear them.
Happy Pride! We’re showing off our rainbow colours today, we hope you are too!
The Company Project: Alejandra Gomez-Perez.
To learn more about Alejandra, click here.
Tutu Tuesday: La Vaniteuse tutu from Le Petit Prince. 434 mirror pieces were
individually stitched on to create each of these stunning tutus.
Meet a Dancer: Harrison James was born in Paraparamu, New Zealand, and joined The National Ballet of Canada in 2013. He was recently promoted to Princpal Dancer for the 2016/17 season.
The Company Project: Trygve Cumpston.
To learn more about Trygve, click here.