Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Trainee Program - Aspirant Program
380 Graham Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H2, Canada
30 hours/week
Company affiliated
Offers education access
Stipend offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Cecchetti
Description
This program has many advantages, the most important being the close contact with the RWB Company. Aspirants regularly attend Company class and are frequently cast in the Company’s full-length classical ballet productions, both in Winnipeg and on tour. The program also provides dancers with specially designed classes in ballet and pointe technique, modern, and classical variations, as well as the opportunity work with new and established choreographers and to create new work of their own. Additional classes may be offered in the following subjects: drama, character dance, and modern dance partnering. Aspirants are also supported in the preparation of audition photos, videos, applications, and other logistics, and are invited to take part in a variety of lectures on topics such as finances, stress, and anxiety management in collaboration with the Dancers’ Transition Resource Centre.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-23
Dates:
9/1/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
No tuition information is listed.
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet 380 Graham Avenue R3C 4K2
Description:
The RWB School Residence is a safe, supportive environment for young artists as they pursue their goals in dance. Living in residence provides students with independence while maintaining a healthy routine.The Residence provides permanent housing during the school year for up to 60 students and is linked directly to the RWB studios to ensure convenient access. 24-hour supervision and assistance as well as a range of security policies, procedures, and protocols ensure the best in care for the young artists living there.It offers comfortable single, double, and quadruple rooms. Each of our student floors includes a common area, storage space, and laundry facility. The main floor features a communal dining room, lounge, study hall, and landscaped courtyard/outdoor space, as well as two dance studios earmarked for resident use. Students are expected to keep their rooms tidy, including doing their own laundry.The Residence also has a kitchen where our Head Chef and food service team prepare nutritious meals with input from our Registered Dietician who consults on the creation of monthly menus.For students in grades six to nine there is a dedicated study hour from Monday to Saturday, with support from the residence team, to ensure they stay on top of their academics. Sunday is dedicated to rest and activities outside of dance. These are organized by the RWB or by student request and often include trips to the mall, visiting a park or going to the movies.
Session Description
The Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program is a full-time, two-year, post-secondary training program for advanced-level classical ballet dancers who are making the transition from student to professional dancer. Alumni of the Program enrolled at the University of Winnipeg can have their studio and course work recognized by the Faculty of Theatre and Film with up to 18 credit hours towards their degree. The Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program has many advantages, the most important being the close, daily contact with the world-renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company. Aspirants regularly attend Company class and are frequently cast in the Company’s full-length classical ballet productions, both in Winnipeg and on tour around the world. The Program also provides dancers with specially designed classes in ballet and pointe technique, modern, and classical variations, as well as the opportunity work with new and established choreographers and to create new work of their own. Additional classes may be offered in the following subjects: drama, character dance, and modern dance partnering. Aspirants are also supported in the preparation of audition photos, videos, applications, and other logistics, and are invited to take part in a variety of lectures on topics such as finances, stress, and anxiety management in collaboration with the Dancers’ Transition Resource Centre.
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