NBS Celebrates the Graduate Journeys of Recent Alumni
In the highly competitive world of ballet, there are many factors that contribute to a dancerʼs path from training in a studio to performing on the global stage. At Canadaʼs National Ballet School, aspiring young dancers gain a strong foundation that readies them for future pathways and, upon graduation, it is now the norm for dancers to develop their training further at highly sought-after bridge programs. Competitive bridge programs such as our Company Life Program (CLP) prepare dancers for the rigours of dancing with a company while still within a supportive educational environment. Dancers develop as artists through new experiences and build the maturity, versatility and strength required for the life of a professional dancer.
The hard work, perseverance and dedication of a dancer can take them on a transformative trajectory and we are thrilled to celebrate a few of the appointments, opportunities and promotions of recent NBS alumni:
Florian Addiscott | Class of 2024, CLP 2026
Kelowna Ballet, Apprentice (Canada)
Shonosuke Arita | Class of 2025, CLP 2026
Ballet of the National Theatre Brno, Contract (Czech Republic)
Patrice Bertrand | CLP 2025
Alberta Ballet Company, Contract (Canada)
Ethan Clarisey | Class of 2021, CLP 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Corps de Ballet (USA)
Andras Gorzo | Class of 2024, CLP 2026
Ballet Vancouver (Canada)
Melia Lin | Class of 2026
National Ballet of Canada, Apprentice (Canada)
Ryusei Nagafuchi | Class of 2022, CLP 2024
Ballet Jörgen, Contract (Canada)
Eric Nimchuk | Class of 2025
Oregon Ballet Theater, Apprentice (USA)
Jane Park | Class of 2021, CLP 2023
National Ballet of Canada, Corps de Ballet (Canada)
Lochlan Perrot | Class of 2025, CLP 2026
Ballet Vancouver (Canada)
Max Razsewski | Class of 2024, CLP 2025
Poznan Opera Ballet (Poland)
Kate Shi | Class of 2026
Paris Opera Ballet Junior Company, Contract (France)
Alexander Stevens | Class of 2024, CLP 2025
National Ballet of Canada, Apprentice (Canada)
James Street | Class of 2023, CLP 2024
The Juilliard School (USA)
We are incredibly proud of what our students achieve beyond the walls of NBS, on and off the stage, and it is a great privilege to have been a part of their journey.
