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Discovery Series: Introduction to Ballet

Discovery Series: Introduction to Ballet

An exciting new series designed for Indigenous youth ages 6 to 18 who are interested in exploring the world of ballet.

 

Canada’s National Ballet School’s Discovery Series: Introduction to Ballet is an exciting pilot program that is specifically designed to provide a unique and enriching experience for indigenous youth ages 6 to 18 who are interested in exploring the world of ballet.

 

The program is designed and delivered by Caitlin Marziali, an NBS teaching artist whose extensive experience in ballet and community dance and ancestry from Taykwa Tagamou Nation inform her practice. It focuses on fundamental ballet techniques, body awareness, and creative expression. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, every participant can thrive, regardless of their prior dance experience.

 

Inclusion in the arts is integral to the values of NBS and we are committed to making this program accessible to all interested indigenous youth. With that in mind, we are thrilled to be able to offer this program free of charge.

 

This six week series is available for two age groups with classes kicking off on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Canada's National Ballet School at 400 Jarvis St., Toronto. Prior dance experience is not required. 

Beginner Ballet for Indigenous Youth ages 6-9

6 Week Session on Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Location: 400 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6

  • Term: January 20th - March 9th

  • Feb 10th- No Class

  • Feb 17th- No Class

 

For interested dancer’s we ask families to fill out the application at the link below. The application process plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the class reaches those who would benefit most from this program. Once your application has been submitted, a member of our team will be in touch with you directly.

 

Click here to apply now!

Beginner Ballet for Indigenous Youth ages 10+

6 Week Session on Saturdays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Location: 400 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6

  • Term: January 20th- March 9th

  • Feb 10th- No Class

  • Feb 17th- No Class 

 

For interested dancer’s we ask families to fill out the application at the link below. The application process plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the class reaches those who would benefit most from this program. Once your application has been submitted, a member of our team will be in touch with you directly.

 

Click here to apply now!

Meet your instructor: Caitlin Marziali

 

 

 

Caitlin Marziali works in the Community Dance Department as the Coordinator of Indigenous Relations. In addition she teaches Ballet and Jazz in all areas of NBS. She is a graduate of the Teacher Training Program at Canada’s National Ballet School and was awarded her diploma with distinction along with the Sylvia McPhee Award in June of 2021. She has teaching associates from the RAD, Cecchetti Society of Canada and the International Society for the Teachers of Dancing. In addition, she holds an undergraduate degree in History from York University and a certificate in Dance Performance from George Brown College. She has and continues to perform nationally and internationally as a dancer and aerial silks artist as well as enhancing her academic skills at Trent University in the Canadian and Indigenous Studies MA program.