A Call for Local Pianists

A Call for Local Pianists:

Are you a passionate pianist who has experience accompanying ballet classes, or the desire to be trained?  Do you have a Grade 10 RCM or an equivalent level of training?  Do you enjoy a dynamic work environment? Do you like musical improvisation?

Contact Miss Nicole at

nicole.armstrong@onerec.ca

for more details, or to arrange an audition class.

Interested candidates must be available

June 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Moments from Wonderland

MacDonald Island Dance Academy is pleased to announce Alberta Ballet II will visit Fort McMurray on April 19th. They will be presenting two performances of Moments from Wonderland, a ballet production adaptation based on the Lewis Carroll classic novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre. 

The show is a perfect introduction to ballet and dance for young audiences. The dancers from Alberta Ballet II will perform a 45-minute show, followed by a 15 minute audience-interactive question and answer session.

Show times:

Matinee 1PM to 2PM

Evening 6:30PM to 7:30PM

Join us for this first time event that you and your family don't want to miss! Tickets on sale at ONErec.ca and Guest Services.

Congratulations to Local Dance Students!

Congratulations Alex Villemere, Shanda Chapdelaine, Shelby Oickle, Sophia Hassenstein, Alaina Noseworthy, Chase Evtushevski, and Maria Durnford!

On October 19th, auditions for the School of Alberta Ballet program were held at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre. Students from around the community came out to audition.These seven dancers were selected to attend the summer program to audition for the year round professional division.

The Alberta Ballet is one of Canada's premiere ballet companies. The successful applicants will go on to a one month summer dance intensive to audition for the full-time professional program. More information can be found here:

http://schoolofalbertaballet.com/professional-division/summer-school/senior-summer-school.html

What's Your Art?

We all have our own definition of art. Our own tastes. Our own preferences. What’s yours?

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) wants you to share the art in your life at www.whatisyourart.ca. You can create a list of the art in your life and share with your friends, and if you’re looking for inspiration, see what some of Alberta’s best-known & loved public figures had to share.

Art is everywhere and in our busy lives we rarely take the time to recognize it. Take a moment and tell us, what is your art?

The School of Alberta Ballet is Hiring an Admissions Coordinator

The School of Alberta Ballet is seeking an Admissions Coordinator for its new Edmonton Studios.

This position is a key contributor to the School of Alberta Ballet team, providing support to parents, students and staff in the registration/admissions and volunteer processes. This position requires the candidate to work flexible hours, including regular weekends (Saturdays) and possibly some evenings. The Admissions Coordinator will have a positive attitude and strong understanding of the importance of his/her position and how it contributes to the overall success of the School and the Alberta Ballet organization as a whole. The Admissions Coordinator will demonstrate the core values of the organization with particular emphasis on professionalism, innovation, sound judgment, integrity, and fiscal responsibility. 

This is a permanent part-time position compensated via an hourly wage. It is expected that the position will require 16 hours weekly, including a full day on Saturdays at the Edmonton Studios location at the ATB Financial Arts Barns. 

Hours may be extended during the Summer School. 

GENERAL 
Develop and maintain close working relationships with all Alberta Ballet stakeholders as they relate to all areas of the position and to the organization 
Maintain effective working relationships with all Alberta Ballet staff members 

ADMISSIONS 
Implement the registration procedure for new and returning students in all programs at the Edmonton Studios 
Answer phones, return phone messages and respond to email inquiries according to the standards set by the School 
Consult with other staff to devise and improve on registration schedules and procedures as needed 
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with parents, students and others with respect to registration, classes, and schedules 
Maintain records including student databases (Microsoft Access-based), class lists, attendance and other records as required and circulate to staff and teachers as required Provide front line registration service in the Alberta Ballet Edmonton office and as applicable front line service at the Edmonton Studios at the ATB Financial Arts Barns and Orange Hall
Accurately process payments for student fees - follow up with parents on outstanding accounts and unpaid tuitions according to the payment deadlines and collection standards set by the School 
Reconcile student database records including Accounts Receivable and Deposits Respond to inquiries and communicate information about School of Alberta Ballet – Edmonton Studios events and programs as quickly as possible and according to the standards set by the School Provide student support, including first aid if necessary Advise the Associate Executive Director in the development, promotion and implementation of sound policies, procedures and objectives for the department 
Assist the Head of Open Division, Edmonton with recruitment of parent volunteers for School-based events, such as student performances 
Other duties as required 

MERCHANDISE 
Ensure adequate uniform stock for students, and that this stock is available where and when needed 
Be responsible for merchandise sales and all cash outs and reporting of revenue; including customer service both in the Edmonton office and at the ATB Financial Arts Barns as needed Perform facility checks at the ATB Financial Arts Barns and Orange Hall as needed and relevant to the activities of the School of Alberta Ballet – Edmonton Studios and communicate with maintenance and cleaning staff of the ATB Financial Arts Barns on any action items Maintain a weekly log and communicate with other staff and staff at the ATB Financial Arts Barns as required to ensure appropriate service levels, quality and consistency of information 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Experience in general office practices and procedures
Dynamic and friendly personality 
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills 
Proven teamwork abilities 
A strong attention to detail, thoroughness, quality and standards 
Self-motivated and able to work independently 
Sound time-management and prioritization skills 
Demonstrated ability to multi-task 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
Appreciation for cash and budget reconciliation practices 
Standard 1st Aid training is an asset
Access to a vehicle is an asset

REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY 
The Admissions and Communications Coordinator - Edmonton will report to the Associate Executive Director. The Admissions Coordinator will work in support of and collaboratively with other staff members, teachers, suppliers and volunteers. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION 
Please submit resume and cover letter to Jennifer Faulkner, Associate Executive Director via edmontonstudios@albertaballet.com. The position will remain open until a successful candidate is confirmed. The School of Alberta Ballet thanks all candidates for their applications, but only those moving forward in the recruiting process will be contacted.

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/School-of-Alberta-Ballet-Hiring-Admissions-Coordinator

The School of Alberta Ballet Summer Camps

Summer Dance Camps 

August 20 - 24, 2012

The School of Alberta Ballet offers Summer Dance Camps for budding performers aged four to eight.  Students will join our highly qualified instructors led by Shirley Agate-Proust in ballet, dance, drama and music classes, all designed to instill a sense of self-confidence and love of dance. Incoming students don’t need an extensive background in dance training, we only require enthusiasm, energy and excitement for performing.
WEE BALLERINAS & GENTLEMEN

• 4 – 5 year olds
• 9:00 – 11:45 AM
• $225 + $50 Registration Fee (non-refundable)
  Daily ballet class includes modern, tap, creative, musical theatre, mask making and drama

JIVING JUNIORS

• 6 – 7 year olds
• 12:45 – 4:00 PM
• $275 + $50 Registration Fee (non-refundable)
• Daily ballet class includes modern, tap, creative, musical theatre, mask making and drama

Click here to download the Summer Dance Camp brochure. Registration form is included in the brochure.

Move It

August 20 - 24, 2012

The School of Alberta Ballet also offers Junior and Senior Summer School with entrance by audition only. Move It caters to students who are looking for a summer intensive but are not yet at the Junior or Senior Summer School level.

• Ages 8 and up
• 9:00 – 3:00 PM with an hour for lunch (please bring own lunch)
• $435 + $50 Registration Fee (non-refundable)
  Daily ballet class with additional strength and stretch, modern, jazz and national classes.

Click here to download the Move It brochure. Registration form is included in the brochure.


(Information retrieved from: http://www.schoolofalbertaballet.com/theCourses/Summer_Programs/Summer_Dance_Camps.html)

Syncrude Arts Alive presents Ballet Kelowna - A Grand PassionBallet

From the great ballet traditions for the 19th century, through the sultry tango bars of Argentina, to the most impassioned and tragic love story of all time, Ballet Kelowna takes audiences on a passionate journey through ballet history.

Friday, March 2 at 8pm &
Saturday, March 3 at 8pm

Adults: $33
Students and Seniors: $28

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

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