NBS Gala

Une pièce pour l'occasion choreographed by Young Joo Lee and Talar Margarosyan. Featuring Grade 6 students, this joyful, original classical work created exclusively for the NBS Gala showcases how young dancers uplift each other and work as a team to pursue their passion for ballet. This lively piece features musical excerpts from Johann Strauss I’s Kettentanz, arranged and accompanied by pianist Tanya Gordon.

Excerpt from Peggy Baker’s Brahms Waltzes .​The deep and complex emotions of a young woman poised on the threshold of great change are captured in this early work by one of the country’s most prominent female choreographic voices. Accompanied by pianist Marina Surgan. 

Excerpt from Silas Farley’s Werner Quintet. Students will perform this exciting new work by Silas Farley, to a newly commissioned score by Kyle Werner. Accompanied by pianist Jill Daley. 

Avery Raquel is a Canadian Alternative Soul artist whose music fuses vintage soul, R&B, jazz, and pop into a modern, emotionally resonant sound. With a voice that defies her age and songwriting that blends vulnerability with maturity, Avery delivers a refreshing take on soul-infused storytelling.

In 2020, Avery charted at #30 on Billboard, further displaying her prowess as a passionate songwriter and performer.

Her 2022 self-titled album Avery Raquel debuted at #5 on the Canadian iTunes Top 200 R&B/Soul chart. The album’s success was further cemented when five of its tracks were finalists in the 2022 John Lennon Songwriting Competition, with one winning the Grand Prize.

Known for her commanding stage presence and genre-blending sound, Avery Raquel continues to carve a space that is unmistakably her own — honest, heartfelt, and deeply soulful.

From Toronto house parties to exclusive soirées in Europe and the South Pacific, Daniel Buckman has DJed across the globe. He constantly absorbs new music, integrating diverse sounds into holistic, immersive sets. For Buckman, it's about blending action and sound, using audio and visual cues to perfectly time each track. Whether it's Funk, Disco, Electronica, or House, his goal is to hold the crowd in suspense and take them on a journey. As President of BELLOSOUND, Buckman leads a like-minded team, driving music direction and business development. He aligns clients with BELLOSOUND's unique services while staying ahead of global trends in music, hospitality, fashion, and design. Daniel’s decade experience at SONY Music gave him insight on how to support and collaborate with A List talent.

Jeff Eager is one of Canada’s most dynamic artists, known for his versatility across soul, rock, funk, pop, and R&B, paired with a commanding stage presence and effortless charm.
As a touring and session musician, Jeff has performed across North America and Europe, including touring with Elise LeGrow, opening for Rick Astley, appearing at the 2018 TED conference in Vancouver, and sharing the stage with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Larry Gowan of Styx, Gary Beals, Arkells, and John Orpheus.
His debut album Bonavista was released independently in 2014, followed by his acclaimed 2023 studio album 2070, inspired by the sounds of Prince, Hall & Oates, Elton John, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Michael Jackson.
Today, Jeff continues to perform with emerging Canadian artists and his funk ensemble, The Usual Suspects.