ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 MISSION
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet enriches the human experience by teaching, creating, and performing outstanding dance.
VISION
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet will be embraced in Winnipeg and beyond. We will be seen as ambassadors for dance, for our city, our province, and our country. Our work will reflect passion, exuberance, honesty, excellence, and integrity. We will take our place among the premiere dance companies of the world.
CANADA’SEXTERIOR ROYAL WINNIPEG COVER: RWBBALLET COMPANY ANNUAL DANCERSREPORT 20 PHOTO:15/2016 BONNIE HOLMES | INTERIOR COVER: RWB COMPANY IN GISELLE| PHOTOS BY: RÉJEAN BRANDT PHOTOGRAPHY 2015/16 has been an inspiring season at Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet with a wide array of works and tours that continue to reach audiences locally, nationally and internationally. We believe engaging with our community is just as important as the artistry of our performances. Giving back is part of what makes the RWB an advocate for social change on the world stage. Our mission to invest in our community also benefits the Company and both our Recreational and Professional Divisions. The skill sets and values of our students go far beyond the stage. The RWB has enjoyed successes and endured some losses, as well. As the New Year approaches, we choose to embrace the challenges we face together, and endeavour to make positive changes where we can. As an organization, we are stronger together; the Company, and Professional and Recreational Divisions are each distinct entities, but nevertheless interact and overlap on a daily basis. This is mutually beneficial for all, and in fact, this kind of collaboration is quite unique in North America among dance companies and schools. PD and RD students crowd the observation deck to watch the Company rehearsing, and every year, students in both divisions are on stage with the Company in Nutcracker. Our post-secondary Aspirant Program works closely with the Company and provides talent for our full-length shows, such as Nutcracker and Giselle. All three units are involved in spreading the art form outside these walls, to the communities in LEADERSHIP MESSAGE Winnipeg, as well as the country and beyond, through performances, - locally, and on tour locally and internationally, master classes during the PD audition tour, and the RD Satellite Programs in rural Manitoba, among others. The RWB sincerely thanks our government partners, funders, and many sponsors, corporate partners, donors, subscribers and ticket buyers, whose generosity and support has allowed us to exist and continue to grow over the years. Our heartfelt thanks to you for being the inspiration which drives the RWB to constantly grow and develop.
André Lewis Artistic Director Arlene Minkhorst School Director David Reid David of Directors Chair RWB Board
EXTERIOR COVER: RWB COMPANY DANCERS PHOTO: BONNIE HOLMES | INTERIOR COVER: RWB COMPANY IN GISELLE| PHOTOS BY: RÉJEAN BRANDT PHOTOGRAPHY PAGE 3 The 2015/16 season was one in which the Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presented beloved classic story-length ballets, along with works by new and emerging choreographers. Our 76th season opened with the hauntingly beautiful classic Giselle and featured the return of world- renowned ballerina, Evelyn Hart. In November, the RWB presented the Winnipeg debut of the acclaimed Paul Taylor Dance Company, and continued this exciting season with the holiday classic Nutcracker, followed by Val Caniparoli`s A Cinderella Story. Our season closed in the spring with the high-flying adventure,Peter Pan, the gravity-defying ballet choreographed by former RWB Principal Dancer, Jorden Morris. And for the second year in a row, the RWB was pleased to include Spotlight, the School’s Professional Division year-end performances, and Q Dance, featuring dancers from the RWB Company, as part of our subscriber season.
In October 2015, the RWB toured Europe with Moulin Rouge®-The Ballet, traveling to Ludwigsburg, Schweinfurt, Friedrichshafen and Bonn, Germany; Rotterdam and Venlo in the Netherlands; and Rome, Italy. The tour marked almost twenty years since the Company performed on the Continent. Over 16,000 audience members attended a total of twenty performances, with sold-out shows in Bonn and Rome, increasing the number of more than 100,000 people who have seen Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet. The holiday favourite Nutcracker it was performed in the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from December 2-6, with almost sold out performances every night.
Going Home Star - Truth and Reconciliation toured in seven cities in Canada during 2016. This much-anticipated tour was made possible by national tour presenting sponsor, TD Bank Group. Produced with the support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), this ballet explores one of the darkest chapters of Canadian history, the indian Residential School System. The full length ballet, has been cited as perhaps “the most important work produced by the RWB in its 75-year history” (Winnipeg Free Press). The Company was honoured to have the opportunity to engage with local Aboriginal communities and
COMPANY SEASON COMPANY survivors in each city on the tour; their personal stories and their grace and endurance had a profound effect on the RWB. Local Elders, drummers and Health Support Workers were present at performances and tickets were provided to Residential School survivors throughout the tour. Interactive media displays, provided by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, were displayed in theatre lobbies. This critically acclaimed work received positive support and feedback from Residential School Survivors; from both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities; and from national and local media. Along with over 40 performances a year, the RWB reached the community with Ballet In The Park, Culture Day’s Dance Downtown, Sharing Dance Day, school matinee shows, open working rehearsals, Concert Hour Ballet, and so much more. This season was the RWB`s second year hosting Winnipeg`s Sharing Dance Day. Over 350 people of all ages and abilities participated in the event. Our Higher Horizons program served 30 organizations and over 500 participants providing access to the Arts through the opportunity to attend the ballet.
RWB COMPANY, GISELLE PHOTO: REJEAN BRANDT PHOTOGRAPHY/ PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY PHOTO: LAURA HALZAC/ RWB COMPANY, NUTCRACKER PHOTO: REJEAN BRANDT PHOTOGRAPHY/ JO-ANN SUNDERMEIER, A CINDERELLA STORY PHOTO: REJEAN BRANDT PHOTOGRAPHY/ YUE SHI, SAEKA SHIRAI, QDANCE PHOTO: VIKTOR VICTOROV/ RWB COMPANY, PETER PAN PHOTO: REJEAN BRANDT PHOTOGRAPHY/ RWB STUDENTS, SPOTHLIGHT PHOTO: STANISLAV BELYAEVSKI
CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 CELEBRATING ANDRÉ LEWIS The 2015-16 season marked the 20th anniversary of André Lewis as RWB Artistic Director, although he has devoted over 40 years to the organization. A native of Gatineau, Québec, Lewis began his dance training in Ottawa before being accepted into the Professional Division of the RWB School in 1975. He joined the RWB Company in 1979, where he danced for over ten years before being appointed Associate Artistic Director in 1990 and Artistic Director in1996. Under Mr. Lewis’ artistic leadership, the RWB expanded its repertoire with a number of new creations. In 1998 he commissioned Mark Godden’s production of Dracula, and a new, Canadian version of Nutcracker in 1999. Audience favourite Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet, choreographed by RWB School graduate and former RWB Principal Dancer Jorden Morris, was also commissioned by Lewis, and went on to set record attendance levels at every performance, making it the highest grossing show in RWB’s history.
More recent creations include a co-production with Atlanta Ballet for Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & The Goblin and Lila York’s full-length ballet The Handmaid’s Tale , based on the novel of the same name by award-winning Canadian author Margaret Atwood. In 2014, Mr Lewis commissioned RWB School graduate and former RWB dancer Mark Godden to create the ground-breaking work Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation based on a story by Giller Prize-winning Canadian author, Joseph Boyden. The production is widely recognized as an important work which has made a significant contribution to the national conversation and to the process of truth and reconciliation. In addition to his position as Artistic Director, Mr Lewis has guest taught throughout Europe and in Japan, and has set the ballet Romeo & Juliet on companies around the world, including Ballet de Marseilles (France), Maggio Danza (Italy), Hong Kong Ballet and the Greek National Ballet.
Former Principal Dancer, Evelyn Hart generously offered her exceptional talents as coach and mentor to Company dancers appearing in the leading role of Giselle. Ms. Hart performed the lead role in the RWB’s first full-length production of the classic in 1982.
PRINCIPAL DANCER RETURNS TO THE RWB
The RWB was pleased to welcome the return of Jo-Ann Sundermeier as a Principal Dancer in August 2015, following a two-year stint with
Ballet Smuin in San Francisco, California. A graduate of the RWB Professional Division, Sundermeier joined the RWB as an Apprentice in 2003 HIGHLIGHTS COMPANY and was promoted to Principal Dancer in 2012.
DANCER PROMOTIONS AND NEW ADDITIONS
The RWB announced the following promotions: Sophia Lee and Dmitri Dovgoselets from Soloist to Principal Dancer; Corps de ballet Dancer, and Alanna McAdie, to Second Soloist. Apprentices Katie Bonnell, Jaimi Deleau, and Tyler Carver were promoted into the Corps de Ballet. Seven new dancers also joined the Company: Second Soloists Kostyatyn Keshyshev (Hong Kong Ballet) and Josh Reynolds (Smuin Ballet) and Corps de Ballet dancer Sarah Po Ting Yeung (Hong Kong Ballet). Aspirants Jesse Petrie, Saeka Shirai, Philippe Larouche and Yue Shi were hired as Apprentices.
RETIREMENT
Second Soloist Tristan Dobrowney retired from the Company at the close of the season. A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mr Dobrowney graduated from the RWB School Professional Division in 2008, and joined the RWB Company as an Apprentice; he was promoted into the Corps de Ballet in 2011 and again to Second Soloist in 2014. The RWB also said farewell to Corps de Ballet dancer Anna O’Callaghan and Apprentice Amy Young.
PAGE 5 OFFICIAL CD RELEASE OF ORIGINAL SCORE TO GOING HOME STAR – TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
The Original Soundtrack to Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation (Centrediscs and Naxos of America, Inc.) was officially launched in Toronto on November 26, 2015 at the Canadian Music Centre (CMC), with a blessing by Knowledge Keeper Amy Desjarlais and a special performance by Polaris award-winner, Tanya Tagaq. The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair was on hand to speak, as was choreographer Mark Godden, CMC Executive Director Glenn Hodgins, RWB Director of Marketing and Communications Larah Luna, and composer Christos Hatzis.
TRUTH, DANCE AND RECONCILIATION
The documentary Truth, Dance and Reconciliation was aired on CBC TV for the first time in early June 2016. Produced yb Arrow Productions, it follows the creative team and dancers during the creation and artistic evolution of the RWB’s critically acclaimed ballet, Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation, through rehearsal footage, Aboriginal cultural retreats, creative team gatherings, and opening night in Winnipeg. The documentary also tells the story of one residential school survivor and her experience attending a performance of Going Home Star.
GOING HOME STAR SPECIAL EVENTS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
Choreography Mark Godden Based on a Story by Joseph Boyden Associate Producer Tina Keeper Music Christos Hatzis Featuring the music of Tanya Tagaq and Steve Wood & The Northern Cree Singers
Sophia Lee, Liang Xing PHOTO: Samanta Katz
CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 RWB BALLET BALL – AN ENCHANTED AFFAIR
Hosted by former RWB Principal Dancer, Evelyn Hart and RWB Artistic Director, André Lewis, the RWB’s annual fundraising gala was held at the newly- renovated RBC Convention Centre, with the theme, An Enchanted Affair. Guests were enchanted with performances by Company dancers, including a romantic pas de deux from Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet, a tango from Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story and excerpts from La Fille mal gardée. The magic continued with performances by Professional and Recreational Division students, including the award-winning Islands, choreographed by Level 7 student Erin Atkinson for the 2016 Choreographic Competition, First Steps.
Major sponsors for the evening included TD Bank Group (Presenting Sponsor), Winnipeg Building and Decorating Ltd. General Contractors (Ball Sponsor), Birchwood Automotive Group (Dream Car Auction Sponsor), and Natural Bakery (Dancer Dinner Sponsor). Guests participated in silent and live auctions, along with a draw for a Rolex Oyster Datejust II, donated by Indepêndent Jewellers. The RWB is grateful to the countless donors, sponsors and guests who helped to raise over $130,000 in support of the company.
GOING HOME STAR – TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WINS AT THE MANITOBA TOURISM AWARDS
The RWB`s production of Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation took home first prize for the 17th Annual Manitoba Tourism Award for Aboriginal Tourism Award and was a finalist for the Award for Marketing Excellence . The RWB was recognized for its work connecting the public to the history of the residential school system and for the outreach and ancillary activities offered during the run of the performances.
RWB WOMEN’S COMMITTEE FINALISTS FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
The RWB Women’s Committee was a finalist for theWinnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction 2016 Volunteer of the Year Award. Formed in 1947 to raise funds and promote the RWB, the Women’s Committee will celebrate their 70th anniversary in 2017. The Committee’s shop on Corydon Avenue, Things Antiques and Gifts, is managed and staffed by the Committee and is the longest running continuous fundraiser for the arts in Canada. HONOURS AND AWARDS
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The RWB School’s scholarship program provided 53 scholarships to support Professional Division students in 2015-16 for a total amount of $ 104, 330.12. Our students also continue to excel outside the studio, garnering 13 academic awards at The Collegiate at the University of Winnipeg Awards Ceremony on October 27. The Ballet Academic and Teacher Training Programs graduated 15 students in 2016, three of whom graduated with Distinction.
2015-16 INTERNATIONAL AUDITION TOUR
Beginning in October 2015, the Professional Division embarked on their annual audition tour, visiting 16 cities across Canada and the United States, auditioning candidates for the Ballet Academic, Aspirant and Teacher Training Programs. Successful applicants gained acceptance to the RWB School’s four-week Summer Session in July 2016, which represents the second stage of the audition process. Each year, the Investors Group Summer Session Scholarship Program generously provides a scholarship of $2,000 to one student from each province. BILLY ELLIOT
As part of the School’s partnership with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre on their production of Billy Elliot, the two boys cast as “Billy”, Eamon Stocks and Ethan Ribeiro, both from Ontario, joined us in the fall of 2015. In the mornings, the boys either attended Professional Division classes or trained at the RWB with Brett Taylor, a school graduate and former dancer with Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal. Mr. Ribeiro enjoyed his experience at the School so much that he auditioned for the full-year program during Summer Session 2016; he was accepted and is now a student in the 2016-17 Regular Session.
FIRST STEPS
Professional Division students participated in the 2016 First Steps Choreographic Competition from February 6-11 performing four sold out shows, and culminating with a final performance and awards ceremony on February 13. First Steps is a unique, student-run project, allowing RWB School students to choreograph their own works, and select music and performers of their choice. With help from the RWB Production and Wardrobe departments, students also have a hand designing the costumes and lighting for their pieces. Members of the Winnipeg community volunteer as jurors and award five prizes, including the Paddy Stone Scholarship for choreography and the Doreen McDonald Scholarship for costume design. The RWB School artistic faculty selects recipients for the RWB School Award and the Jacqueline Weber Award for Classical Choreography.
ON THE EDGE
The Aspirant Program’s year-end showcase, took place May 26-27 in the Founders Studio at the RWB, with two sold out performances. DIVISION PROFESSIONAL This exciting and eclectic mixed programme, featured classical gems such as The Dying Swan, the solo made famous by celebrated prima ballerina Anna Pavlova, alongside the newest work from emerging choreographer and RWB Company soloist Yosuke Mino, and set to the music of recently knighted Welsh composer, Karl Jenkins.
SPOTLIGHT
For the second year in a row, Spotlight, the School’s Professional Division year-end performances, was featured as part of the Company’smain stage, subscriber season, The mixed programme, which included excerpts from Paquita, as well as two world premieres – Romani Song and The Little Match Girl, was choreographed by School artistic faculty members Oleksandra Kondratyeva and Philippe- Alexandre Jacques, respectively.
CONCERT HOUR BALLET
Concert Hour Ballet (CHB) is an innovative program that travels annually to rural communities in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, showcasing the art of ballet to those who might ordinarily not have the opportunity to see a live performance. It also allows professional dance students to experience the demands of performing and touring first-hand. In 2015, CHB performed in sixteen public schools in Winnipeg and in Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, presented with the generous sponsorship of MTS Future First. Their representatives attended CHB performances in Winnipeg, and MTS employees were invited to an exclusive, closed working rehearsal.
PAGE 9 LES BOYS DU BALLET NOMINATED FOR A PRIX GÉMEAUX AWARD
This French-language documentary feature by Wookey Films focuses on boys’ ballet training for very young dancers to established career professionals. In June, it was nominated for a prix Gémeaux, the French- language counterpart to the Gemini Awards, for “Best Documentary Program or Series: arts and culture”. The documentary aired on television several times in 2016 and included interviews with School artistic faculty and RWB Company Artistic Director, André Lewis. RWB Professional Division students Michel Lavoie and Miguel Sauvé and School graduate and Company dancer Philippe Larouche were featured, as well as Logan Quatember from the Recreational Division.
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS
After 40 years of dedicated service, Jacqueline Weber retired as Principal of the Professional Division on June 30, 2015. RWB School PD alumna and graduate of the PD Teacher Training Program, School artistic faculty member Suzanne André assumed the role of Principal as of July 1, 2015.
PROFESSIONAL DIVISION PROFESSIONAL
GUEST TEACHING
The School was thrilled to welcome acclaimed dancers and dance teachers Anastasia Dunets and Stanislav Belyaevsky as guest teachers on September 9. Both artists received their dance instruction and pedagogical training at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia. Ms. Dunets and Mr. Belyaevsky performed as a soloist and a principal, respectively, with internationally renowned ballet companies the Mariinsky Theatre, the Berlin State Opera and the Finnish National Opera. The School’s ability to attract teachers of international renown such as these speaks to the high caliber of our training programs and our reputation for excellence on the world stage.
In November, students in the RWB School Aspirant Program enjoyed a master class led by Michael Trusnovec, revered senior member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, while they were in town to perform at Pantages Playhouse Theatre.
Makaila Wallace, graduate of the Professional Division Ballet Academic Program and former dancer with Ballet BC, was invited to guest teach for two weeks in August during the Recreational Division Dance Intensive program.
CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 The Recreational Division (RD) has an attendance of over 1, 500 students annually, including students enrolled in the Satellite programs in rural Manitoba.
NEW LEADERSHIP
Nicole Kepp, formerly the Recreational Division Vice-Principal, was appointed as Principal and Katrin Benedictson as Vice-Principal. Both Ms. Kepp and Ms Benedictson are graduates of the RWB School Professional Division Teacher Training Program. Kelly Bale, former RWB School Recreational Division Principal, will be returning to the School as a member of the RWB School artistic faculty.
CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD WINNER THIRD YEAR IN A ROW FOR BEST DANCE SCHOOL IN WINNIPEG
For the third year in a row, the RWB School Recreational Division was selected as the 2016 Best School Award in the Lifestyle category of dance. Each year, consumers are surveyed across Canada to gather their opinions, perceptions and expectations regarding the services they choose on a daily basis. Leger Marketing, the leading Canadian-owned market research firm, conducts these consumer and business surveys.
On November 19, the RD and the RWB Company offered a mentorship opportunity to boys registered in RD levels 1 through 4. After a demonstration of the Company’s current repertoire, the boys took part in a coaching session with Ballet Master Jaime Vargas, mentoring sessions with some of the male professional dancers and a question and answer session. RECREATIONAL DIVISION RECREATIONAL
PAGE 11 SPONSORS & DONORS
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, which last year invested $157 million to bring the arts to Canadians le Conseil a investi 157 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie throughout the country. des Canadiennes et des Canadiennes de tout le pays.
The Faerie Queen - A Ballet Based Going Home Star - Truth and Reconciliation Ballet in the Park Nutcracker Premier Sponsor on a Midsummer Night’s Dream Production Supporter Production Investors Presenting Sponsor Production Supporter
IN MEMORY OF Peter D. Curry
Winnipeg Performance Sponsors Royal Winnipeg Ballet Winnipeg Performance Partners Diamond Gala
In Support of the Student Matinee Performance Higher Horizons Program Presenting Sponsor Brandon Performance Regina Performance China Tour Funders Sponsor Partner
IN MEMORY OF Peter D. Curry With support from
China Tour Sponsors RWB School Sponsor Student Financial RWB School RWB School Sponsor RWB School Sponsor RWB School Sponsor Aid Fund, National Scholarship Program, Presenting Sponsor Satellite Program First Steps Concert Hour Ballet In Concert, Concert Hour Ballet Winnipeg Concert Hour Ballet Destination Tour
RWB School Supporter Media Sponsors Make-up Provided by Concert Hour Ballet
IN MEMORY OF Peter D. Curry
CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 FUNDERS Ron Lambert Louise Pujo & Tim Hibbard Tannis M. Richardson Barb Masterman Estate of Ronald G. Spencer Robert T. Ross & Angela B. Ross Canadian Heritage Pierre Meunier Terracon Development Ltd Gerald Schwartz Canada Council for the Arts Barry & Louise Pallett Gordon & Eleanor Wiebe Rod & Jeannie Senft Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Mrs. E. Pawlicki Tourism &Sport K. Heather Power $1,000 – $4,999 INVESTOR $5,000 - $9,999 Manitoba Arts Council Suzanne Riesenberger The Gail Asper Family Foundation Julius Arkos Winnipeg Arts Council Dr. Robert T. Ross Aaron & Janice Benko Gail Asper & Michael Paterson Ellen Spencer Cathie & Brian Bowerman Gerry & Barb Price FOUNDATIONS Sonia & David Taverner Tom & Dawn Bradley Ross Robinson Family John G. Campbell All Charities Campaign Mia Timmermans Sean Campbell The Winnipeg Foundation Mrs. F. A. Trott BENEFACTOR $3,000 - $4,999 Anthony Cohen ♠ Elizabeth B. Armytage Fund Haanita Seval, Savitrah & Danny Balciunas Jane Emslie & Brad Wladyka The Curry Family Foundation In Memory of Wendell Wagn David & Gursh Barnard Elaine & Percy Goldberg June and Bob Jackson Memorial Craig Yeo Sheldon & Penny Bowles Fund for the Performing Arts Donn K. Yuen Nona Heaslip Timothy & Barbara Burt Dr. Raymond H. Lavery & Brian C. Lewis Hertzman James Cohen & Linda McGarva- Ouellet Memorial Fund Sue & David Hicks ♠ Cohen John and Carolynne McLure Fund CREATIONS D. Hutton The Michael Nozick Family Foundation The Reid Family Charitable Gift ENDOWMENT FUND Alanna & Boyd Kalnay Fund Don & Betty Leitch Heather Power & Harold Klause Nita Earner Memorial Fund Income generated from the Creations André Lewis & Caroline Gruber Carolynne Presser Shelagh Sinclair Fund Endowment Fund is Emilie Lewis Hartley & Heather Richardson Robert and Ina Abra Family Fund directed exclusively towards the Marion Lewis Go Sato creation of new ballets and the Life Science Association of Manitoba CANADA’S ROYAL revitalization and refurbishment of Ross F. C. Lodge INNER CIRCLE $1,500 - $2,999 current repertoire, leaving a lasting Mrs. R. G. MacDonald Sheldon & Penny Bowles WINNIPEG BALLET legacy in dance for generations to Bob McMahon & Dr. Meredith Dr. P. H. Brooke come. BUSINESS PARTNERS White- McMahon Dee Buchwald Ingrid Kottke National Leasing Jane & Gary Caines PARTNER $5,000 – $9,999 Debbie Wallin Peter Quanz Patricia Chaychuk Melet Plastics In Honour of Blaine Rittinger & Joan D. Richardson Jim Davey Terracon Development Ltd. Leslie Fields John L. Ross ♠ Nicki & Bryce Douglas Sherri & Marc Rittinger Mary Speer Natalie L. Duhamel INVESTOR $2,500 – $4,999 N. Murray & Heather Edwards L. J. Stechesen Jane Emslie & Brad Wladyka Beaver Bus Lines Ltd. Tavane G. Symington N. Ashleigh Everett & Stuart Murray Cambrian Credit Union THE DAVID MORONI SCHOOL Ginny Twomey Judy Fields Gendis Inc. ENDOWMENT FUND Dr. & Mrs. F. C. Violago David & Catherine Filmon J. K. May Investments Ltd. The David Moroni School Endowment Family of Kianna Wong John F. (Jack) Fraser SUPPORTER $1,000 – $2,499 Fund supports initiatives that ensure David & Evelyn Friesen Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Ltd. the highest quality dance education for young artists and dance teachers for YPO-WPO Canada Jean Giguère, C.M. & Dennis Domo Gasoline Corporation Ltd. decades to come. Giguère Winmar Property Restoration ♠ Indicates a gift made In Memory UP TO $999 (FISCAL YEAR 2016)- Ruth E. Gongos or In Honour Anonymous Donors Jeff Herd CONTRIBUTOR $500 – $999 Muriel Andrews Sandra Foster & Peter Holle Baked Expectations Ltd. $100,000 + Kelly Bale ♠ William J. Hutton Conviron Anonymous Donors Rita Bienvenue Robert B. & Late S. June Jackson InterGroup Consultants Ltd. Mildred J. Bjarnarson Kevin & Els Kavanagh McDiarmid Flowers $50,000 + Mr. & Mrs. Michelangelo V. 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Klassen Jim & Leney Richardson MAJOR GIFTS AND Wawanesa Insurance Ivy Namaka & Murray Wilson Tannis M. Richardson John & Bonnie Buhler PLANNED GIVING Lori Natiuk J. Derek Riley Herbert Stewart Sanford & Deborah Riley PROGRAM $10,000 – $24,999 Christopher Turyk Barry & Rena Shenkarow Major Gifts assist the Royal Winnipeg Jean Giguère, C.M. & Dennis Giguère Jacqueline Weber Jacqui F. Shumiatcher S.O.M. LL.D. Ballet by underwriting the costs of Ruth E. & John Gongos Brenlee Carrington-Trepel & Brent special projects and new productions. Guy & Lou Goodwin Trepel Estate of Doris May Hall Mrs. F. A. Trott MAJOR GIFTS In Memory of Dr. John E. & PATRONS’ CIRCLE Ginney Twomey RWB Alumni Association Mary McGoey ♠ The Patrons’ Circle exists to recognize Thuraya Weedon Terracon Development Ltd. Peter & Maureen Macdonald those generous annual donors of Terry & Melba Wright Women’s Committee for the RWB In Memory of Elizabeth MacEwan // $1,250 or more, whose philanthropy Dr. & Mrs. Willem T. H. van Oers Douglas MacEwan♠ helps the RWB maintain the standard THE LLOYD & FARRALLY SOCIETY Carolynne Presser of artistic excellence for which it is PATRONS’ CIRCLE $1,250 - $1,499 Named for the founders of the RWB, R. T. Ross known the world over. Gweneth Lloyd and Kirsten & Bryan Albo Marjorie Blankstein Betty Hey Farrally, The Lloyd & $5,000 – $9,999 SUSTAINER $10,000 + Patrick Cameron Farrally Society recognizes those Dee Buchwald Richard A. N. Bonnycastle donors whose planned and future gifts Mrs. Irena Cohen Dr. Alice Cheatley will help keep the vision of Canada’s Grant & Aynsley Cockshott In Honour of Rheo Catt ♠ Mrs. Peter D. Curry Royal Winnipeg Ballet alive for the Mrs. Irena Cohen Hilary Druxman Inc. Susan Glass C.M. & Arni future. Thorsteinson Robert Dawson The Klukas Family In Honour of Elizabeth MacEwan// Ms. Lyn Goldman Mayberry Fine Art Diane Buck Douglas MacEwan Guy & Lou Goodwin Dr. Roberta M. McKay & Elmer E. Dr. Alice Cheatley Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald Jack & Elsie Hignell Brenner Marilyn Flynn K. Johnson Paul & Carol Hill Arlene Minkhorst Deborah Hoekstra Dawn Klockow Carman Johnston Bruce Monk Barb Howie Jim Pattison Diane & David Johnston
PAGE 13 Hubert & Bernice Kleysen Derek & Anne Riley Ms. Anne Russell Glen & Marj Lowther Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Ron & Jean Lawson Susan Schindle Karen Sangster Deborah Lucky Nations Don & Betty Leitch Dr. L. Sekla Catherine Savage Michael Luke Shawanaga Healing Centre André Lewis Ellen Spencer Donald F. & Doran Sewell Shirley Lynch Ruth Brodie Graham & Suzanne Lount Thomas & Wanda Struthers Janet Shindle Allison MacHutchon Mrs. Kathie Cherewyk Peter & Maureen Macdonald P. Colleen Suche Mr. L. J. Stechesen Joann MacMorran Dr. & Mrs. David & Kathleen Connor Anne & Paul Mahon Mr. & Mrs. H. Voigt Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Margaret Stewart Inna Malchy Ms. Linda Holder Sherratt Moffatt Sabina Willborn Darlene Stewart Alan & Joanne Maxwell Ms. Ivy Kopstein James Newton Marilyn Thompson Shaun McCaffrey Gus & Chrysoula Kotoulas John & Flordeliz Osler SOLOIST $150 - $274 Mrs. Mia Timmermans Marsha J. McDermid Eleanor, Katherine & Karen Lind Valerie & Brian Owen Douglas Arrell Ralph Wild Mr. Alan McIntosh Mrs. Helen Lockhart Drs. Bill Pope & Elizabeth Tippett- Joan Blight Wheeler Family Foundation Diane Merker Pope Trish Allison-Simms Estelle Meyers Relpro Inc. Christian Benhamou CORPS DE BALLET $50 - $149 Sharon Mooney RWB POINTE SHOE Mrs. Shirley Richardson Bruce & Joyce Berry Muriel Andrews Edwin Morrison FUND Jean Carter Riess & Rick Riess Ted Bielby Douglas Arrell Morna-June C. Morrow Dr. & Mrs. Leon Rubin Dr. & Mrs. David & Gillian Bird Beverley Bailey Marlene A. Mortimer Rennie Bodi Bob Stewart Joan Blight Ms. Diane Barrable Sharon & Mel Myers Dee Buchwald The Waugh Family Gladys Bodnarus Martin Baron Dr. Syble Nokwazi Khusi Lori Butler Florence & Don Whitmore Monique Brandt Catherine Bell Robin Scott Ozero Lori Campbell Jerome Breslaw Eva Bérard Tamara & Rose Marie Paley Dr. & Mrs. David & Kathleen Connor Tara Brousseau Rita Bienvenue Patricia Patterson Gestny Ewart FRIENDS Lori Butler Pat Bolton Nicole A. Perras In honour of Niki Powell// Karin Rita & Don Campbell Jeff & Monica Bonnell Sharon Plaitin Giesbrecht Every year we rely on our Friends to Nicole Collette Lilian Bonin Clare Pollock Julie Ann Kniskern provide pivotal funds that allow us Anita Leclair to continue the tradition of world Agnes & John K. Collins Mrs. Ina Borger Betti Port Samual Ray McKinlay class dance for which the RWB is so David & Kathleen Connor John Borger Don & Carol Poulin Timothy McLeod renowned. R. Lynn Craton Melanie J. Bot Doreen F. Pruden Bradley Curran Mr. Nilton Branco Ms. Jo Anne Przybilla Patricia Michalski PRIMA $500 - $1,249 J. V. Dale Marilyn Brown Judith R. Putter Lesley Shaw Elaine & Dick Archer Linda Daniels Barry Bruce Yvette Quass S. Sims Joan M. Bender Alison Darling Brenda Bryan Josephine Reid Candace Sturko Kathryn Bernard Dr. Peter & Mrs. Linda Delamere M. Isabelle Butters Stefanie Reimer Terracon Development Ltd. Bruce & Shelley Bertrand-Meadows Diana Dickof Mrs. M. Ruth Calvert Mr. Louis Ricciuto Ashley Ammeter Ruth Brodie Carol Duboff Margurite Campbell Joyce E. Rich Victoria J. Babb Haderra & Mark Chisick Harry & Mary Lynn Duckworth Mrs. Patti Cherney Waltraut Riedel-Baun Archie Cham Gary & Fiona Crow Anna Ens Teresita Chiarella L. Rivard Susan Fraser Sally R. Dowler Dr. Steven Feldgaier Arthur & Donna Chow Allen Ronald Cameron Inglis Greg & Vera Duncan Henery L. Fineberg Eileen Clarke Jean Roth Sophia Lee Barbara M. Hamilton Reg Friend Marlene Crielaard Beverly Ryman Pauline Leung James Hanley Inge Froese Mrs. Judith Danchura Mr. Johnny & Ms. Pearl Salangad Patricia Patterson Rick Harrison Eileen E. George Chris Dewar Olive & Robert Sayers K. Heather Power Ms. Joan M. Hunter Dianne Glass Margaret Docker Dr. Brent Schacter Carolynne Presser Ron & Lesley Janusz James Glen Jo-Anne Doerksen Eduard Schludermann Peter Quanz Dr. Lorena Jenks Mrs. Joyce Grace Sarah Dueck Ms. Friederike Schneider-Vieira Heather Sandilands Joan Johnston Ms. Linda Graham Wendy Dyck Kathleen Schofield Vera Shymchyk Maggie Katzeley & Barry Konzelman Percy Gregoire-Voskamp M. Eagleton Jennifer Schulz Ralph Wild Dr. G.H. Lawler James R. Hammel Mr. & Mrs. J. Ekins Susan J. Scott Larah Luna Carol Hanney Brenda Evans Mrs. Charlene M. Scouten Marilyn Marshall Karen Howell Ms. Joan Farnfield Diana Semchyshyn FRIENDS OF THE Mr. & Mrs. Barry McArton Ms. Emily Hughes Donna Fogg Mr. & Mrs. James Shanks SCHOOL Richelle Miller Mrs. Jacquie James Cynthia Forcand Dr. Louise Shaw Margaret & Peter Morse Diana Jarvis Naomi & Kent Forman Jean Shewchuk Every year we rely on our Friends of the School to provide pivotal funds Donald & Janet O’Callaghan Youngok Kang-Bohr Margo Foxford Tara Silvaggio that allow us to continue the tradition Johanna & John Kassenaar Duane Funk S. Sims Iris Reimer of world-class dance for which the Mr. Darrell Ostrowski Katherine Klassen Denis J. Gagne Elizabeth Slater RWB is so renowned. Pat & Jim Richtik Louise Klassen Peter Galko Mrs. Muriel Smith Deborah Spracklin Marion B. Korn Pearl Gervais Geri & Peter Spencer FIRST POSITION $500 - $1249 Mr. Curtis Steiman David & Denise Koss Mrs. Doreen Girling Wendy Spratt Barry & Louise Pallett Dr. Dorothy Young Mr. Dean Kriellaars Dr. Barbara Goldman Mrs. Laurie Stanley Edith & David Landy Carla Goldstein Mary F. Steinhoff SECOND POSITION $275 - $499 PRINCIPAL $275 - $499 Susan Lingle D. Gooch Marlene Stern E.L. McLandress Margaret & Peter Gordon P. Linney Brian & Geraldine Graham Annabelle Stokes THIRD POSITION $150 - $274 Morse Earl & Cheryl Barish Diane & Alanna Littman Aileen Hamm Michael Stoller Ms. Sarah Valente Fonesca Fran Booth Brian & Shelagh Lobay Marie Harnois Brenda Taylor Mrs. Joyce Grace Fred & Lorna Buckmaster Ms. Sharon Macdonald Judy Harris Rev. Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Lynna Goldhar-Smith Carol Budnick Carol A. Macoomb Elaine Hawkins Ksondra Topnik Beverly Craig Ms. Lydia Matte Mildred Hemmelgarn J. Lois Turner FOURTH POSITION $50 - $149 Mrs. Margaret Cuddy Nicole Michaud-Oystryk Bernice Herd Averi Van Dam Suzanne André Ms. Sheila Down Donna Miller Mrs. D. L. Hodgson Johanna Van Den Berg Yayoi & Toshiyuki Ban Kathleen Edwards Tony Mitousis Deborah Hoekstra Angie Veilleux Katie & DeLloyd Guth Margaret E. Faber MPM Insurance Agency Ltd. Mrs. Diane Holding Roy & Nancy Vincent Joanne Hawkins Amanda Graham Mr. & Mrs. William Murphy-Dyson Carol Houb Christa Walkden Pat & Bill Reid Sonia & Harvey Hosfield Kathi Neal Susan & Richard Horner Dr. Lynne Warda & Jeff Gordon Katie Szeler & Lorne Sunley Dr. Diamond Kassum & Mrs. April J. Keith & Ruth Neill Heather Janik John Whiting Lorraine & Nobby Woo Kassum Wayne O’Brien Dr. & Mrs. David & Kathryn John Mrs. Leslie Wilder Dr. T.G. Kucera Truus Oliver Elfrieda Kaethler Ralf Kyritz Lesley Oswald Mrs. Tana Karras TICKET ACCESS FOR GOING RD OPPORTUNITY David & Francesca McBean Shelley Parham & David Smith Ms. Cheryl Kessler HOME STAR – TRUTH AND E.L. McLandress Ivan Poitras Ruth B. Kettner RECONCILIATION NATIONAL FUND Vera Moroz TOUR Rebecca Powell Allen Kimelman The Recreational Division Opportunity Amiskusees; Semaganis Worme Jane Morris Bill & Heather Quinn Dr. Bryan Kirk & Ms. Myrna Mitchell Fund was created to ensure that as Family Foundation Graciela Najenson Kevin Regan Ms. Ivy Kopstein many young people as possible have National Indian Brotherhood Trust Jean Stoneham Orr H. Ricou Justin Lavigne access to quality dance programming Brenda Brand Francine Panagapko Waybe Rivers Vanessa Lawson at the RWB School. Sarah Albo Mary & Ron Pollock Sheryl Rosenberg Ms. Roberta Lewis
CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 5678 Showtime Kirsten and Bryan Albo AXWORTHY John Parker IN MEMORY OF DONNA DAY Canadian Tire Jumpstart Rita Bienvenue Bob and Flory Cohen IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM (BILL) WASHINGTON Christina Lamontagne John Borger IN MEMORY OF RUTH BREDIN REID Marilyn Marshall Alenna Mark Dee Buchwald Garry Bezte Jocelyn Robinson IN MEMORY OF AUDREY Nancy M. McGregor Chris & Kathie Cherewyk IN HONOUR OF LORNA CURTIS- Ms. Betty Jane Wylie CAUGHEY WILSON Thunderstruck Canada Dance Gijsbert & Marlene Crielaard HOWELL IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM (BILL) Marilyn Flynn Corporation Mrs. Margaret Cuddy Carmen Curtis REID Jaime Vargas Geoff Dean IN MEMORY DOREEN GIRLING Nancy Laxdal & Jean Redston In Recognition of Kristina Pearl Gervais Gerald and Claire Jewers Marilyn Marshall Washchyshyn// Dr. Davinder Jassal Marie Harnois Mr. Gordon Keatch Jocelyn Robinson Olga Hofmann Donald and Sheron Stewart IN HONOUR OF KATHLEEN William J. Hutton Bob and Clare Whitaker RICHARDSON VARNA Ken & Judy Murray IN MEMORY OF VERA GORLICK Elsie Hignell Tami Norget Kay Rokala IN HONOUR OF BLAINE INTERNATIONAL RITTINGER & LESLIE FIELDS K. Heather Power IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM KERR Sherri & Marc Rittinger BALLET Kevin Regan AND PAT SHARP MILLER IN MEMORY OF TOM ROBERTS COMPETITION Jan & Pat Routledge Marilyn Fly Churchill Highschool L. J. Stechesen IN MEMORY OF ISABELLE LAW The Varna IBC in Bulgaria is a world- IN MEMORY OF FRANK ROWAN Susan Torpey Vera Moroz renowned ballet competition that Marilyn Marshall Jane Van Dam IN HONOUR OF ANDREA brings dancers from all over the world IN MEMORY OF SHEILA Mr. & Mrs. George Emil Van Den OKONKWO together on the same stage. This year STORJORD we were fortunate enough to have Bosch Richard Dickerson Kay Rokala the opportunity to send company Erin Warwick IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY dancers Saeka Shirai and Yue Shi to PARKER IN MEMORY OF PAMELA TAYLOR compete at Varna. The RWB had been Joyce Lyon Gestny Ewart previously represented at Varna in TRIBUTE GIFTS Nancy Moorhouse & Garry Hastings IN RECOGNITION OF KRISTINA 1980 when Evelyn Hart brought home Joyce Seed WASCHYSHYN the gold medal. IN MEMORY OF LYNN IN HONOUR OF ERIN PARKER Dr. Davinder Jass
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CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 PAGE 17 DANCERS DEVELOPMENT Brenda Belmonté Director of Development Susan Fraser School Costume Coordinator Angela Vaags Amanda Green, Liang Xing Individual Giving Manager Graciela Najenson Head Sewer Angela Gaft Yayoi Ban, Sophia Lee Development Cordinator Sewers Gabriella Barone, Zenaida Cruz, Dmitri Dovgoselets, Yosuke Mino Patricia Guenther-Smith Rose Curatolo, Noel De Leon, Karen Luchak, Kathleen Lynch, Sarah Davey, Elizabeth Lamont Development Coordinator Nicki Kirton Diana Miller, Anciska Milne Tristan Dobrowney, Eric Nipp, Egor Zdor CUSTOMER SERVICE Yoshiko Kamikusa, Chenxin Liu, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reception Rose Panzo Alanna McAdie, Anna O’Callaghan, Customer Service Manager Joanne Hawkins Honorary Chair: Manami Tsubai, Liam Caines, Stephan Possin, Customer Service Representatives Kathleen M Richardson, C.C, O.M Thiago Dos Santos, Jessica Boucher-Cowie, Anastasia Iurovski, Luzemberg Santana, Ryan Vetter Chair Emeritus: Jean Giguère, C.M. Adrian Pecold, Connor Stoesz, Emily Simoes Katie Bonnell, Jaimi Deleau, Chair: David Reid Amy Young, Tyler Carver FACILITIES Vice Chair/ Chair, Nominations Committee: Catherine Filmon Facilities Manager Jeff Monk Chair, Audit Committee: Kirsten Albo STAFF Facilities Maintenance Marc De La Torre Chair, Governance Committee: Timothy Taylor Housekeeping Bernadette Antoine, Chair, Evaluation & Compensation Committee: Andrew Calista ARTISTIC Joel Ferguson, Jade Manov Barbara Axworthy, Gursh Barnard, Artistic Director André Lewis Chair Risk Commitee, John Osler Music Director & Conductor Tadeusz Biernacki PRODUCTION Senior Ballet Master Johnny W. Chang Director of Production Michael Freeman HONORARY Ballet Masters Tara Birtwhistle, Vanessa Lawson, Technical Director Bob Stewart COUNCIL MEMBERS Jaime Vargas Production Stage Manager Ingrid Kottke Sheldon Bowles Guest Ballet Master Caroline Gruber Production Assistant John Kaminski Dee Buchwald Assistant to the Artistic Staff Judy Arnason Head Carpenter and Crew Chief Justin Dowbiggin Dr. Alice Cheatley, C.M. Assistant Carpenter/Head Flyman Irena Cohen SCHOOL ARTISTIC Paul McWhinney James Cohen Head of Properties M.Drew Derbowka Jane Emslie Director Arlene Minkhorst Master Electrictian Marc Gagnon Ashleigh Everett Principal, Professional Division Suzanne André Assistant Electrictian Jef Ward John F. Fraser Director, Teacher Training Program Head Of Audio Iain Graham Susan Glass, C.M. Johanne Gingras Kerry Hawkins Director, Aspirant Program Stéphane Léonard FACULTY Richard Kroft Principal, Recreational Division Kelly Bale The Hon. Otto Lang, O.C. Scott Andrew, Hannah Arras, Eugene Baffoe, Interim Principal, Recreational Division Peter J. Macdonald Jolene Bailie, Stanislav Belyaevsky, Nicole Kepp Marnie Marshall Aimee Brasko, Lisa Brooks, Darilyn Burdeniuk, Ruth Matas Vice Principal, Recreational Division Nicole Kepp Mark Cameron, Rachel Cooper, Nicole Dufault, Stuart Murray Anastasia Dunets, Alexander Gamayunov, Interim Vice Principal, Recreational Division Art Pearson Claude Garand, Karin Giesbrecht, Katrin Benedictson Kevin Regan Principal Pianist Donna Laube Julie Gregorchuk, Caroline Gruber, Janelle Hacault, Philippe-Alexandre Jacques, Dr. Robert T. Ross Assistant Principal Pianist Miroslaw Szarek Matthew Klippenstein, Oleksandra Kondratyeva, Dr. Leon Rubin Laura Kolisnyk, Jacqui Ladwig, Karyn Maertens, Louise Soubry ADMINISTRATION Claire Marshall, Erin McCallum, Michelle Mourre, Arni Thorsteinson Nicole Owens, Radostina Panova, Stacha Penner, W. Terrence Wright,Q.C. Executive Director Jeff Herd Roman Rykine, Sharlyne Santos, Alex Schade, Rod Zimmer, C.M. Director of Company Operations Cheyenne Schroeder, Cheryl Scott, Keri-lee Smith, Christopher Turyk Marijka Stanowych, Debra Thiessen, Company Manager David Warburton Rachelle Vermette, Alie Wagar, Victoria Ward, INTERNATIONAL Kristina Washchyshyn, Tanja Woloshen. Director of Human Resources COUNCIL MEMBERS
Pearl Kavanagh-Stoesz Ashleigh Banfield( DARIEN, CT) Director of Finance and Administration ACCOMPANISTS Senator Sharon Carstairs (OTTAWA) David Gudmundson Charles S. Coffey, O.C.(TORONTO) Executive Secretary Jan Routledge Arlene Baschak, Mark Cameron, Howard Chan, Tim Susan Curry (MONTREAL) Accounting Manager Debbie Wallin Church, Katie Erickson, Trish Franklin, Nicki Douglas (TORONTO) Irena Gendelman, Alina Havrylyuk, Janice M. Flemming (HALIFAX) Payroll Administrator Deneen Swartz Jolanta Janiszewska, Sharon McCullough, Evelyn Friesen (WEST VANCOUVER) Accounts Payable Alison Chaboyer Duncan McGregor, Ian Mikita, Michelle Mourre, Carol Hill (REGINA) Dale Rogalsky, Nina Rudakova, David Schneider, Michael Holy (MONTRÉAL) Jay Stoller, David Troya, Viktoriya Yamchuk. Senator Janis Johnson (OTTAWA) SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Crystal Kolt Director of School Operations Kate Fennell (FLIN FLON) RESIDENCE Dennice Leahey (PUGWASH) Program Support Manager Lindsay McKnight Dean of Residence Kayla Saarinen Donald A. Leitch (VICTORIA) Office Supervisor Monica Kowalik Carol Hoydalo Gerald Schwartz (TORONTO) Interim Office Supervisor Karin Krueger Student Care Counsellor Administrative Counsellor Danielle Lester Rod & Jeannie Senft (VANCOUVER) Professional Division Registrar Kari Keech Jacqui Shumiatcher (REGINA) Counsellors Interim Professional Division Registrar Mary Speer (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Vanessa Vertz Violeta Avalos, Kaeleigh Ayre, Alexandre Borger, DANCERS, STAFF & BOARD STAFF DANCERS, Solene Borger, Chantal DeGagne, The Hon. Mira Spivak (WINNIPEG) Recreational Division Registrar Tali Sitschkar Madison Harding, David King, The Hon. Terry Stratton (OTTAWA) Schedule Coordinator Ash Alberg Inna Malchy, Sam Markewich, Eliane Neufeld, Allan Waisman (VANCOUVER) Office Assistants Rikke McFeetors, Kathtyn Olson, Jacquelin Pelland, Ian Peters, Melanie Saunders Stephan Possin, Bob Pleschke, David King, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet would like to acknowledge the contributions Ellen Stothers, Sarah Taylor made by the Women’s Committee, represented by Jane Fudge, President, MARKETING & Head Chef Wayne Aastrom and the Alumni Association, Marilyn Marshall, President. Sous Chef Kylie Matheson COMMUNICATIONS Cook Wesley Lapenskie RWB MEDICAL SUPPORT TEAM Director of Marketing & Communications Kitchen Assistants Doris Bedard, Jonabelle Tay Larah Luna Kitchen Student Assistants Josh Phillips, Tania Medical services provided by Pan Am Clinic. School Marketing Manager Christa Mariash Angeloski, Jasmine Brown, Emily Lewis, Isabella Physiotherapy service provided by Centric Health Sports Therapy. Graphic Designer Aleli Estrada Pisapia Medical Department Dr. Brian Lukie, M.D., Dr. Deborah Hill, MD FRCPC Dip. Sport Med. Group Sales & Audience Development Manager Residence Caretaker Gawain Umphrey Nicole Verin-Treush Physiotherapists Laurie Urban B.A., B.P.T. FCAMP, Diploma Sports Physiotherapy, Kevin Dyck, B.M.R. (PT), Online Marketing Coordinator Maria Neufeld WARDROBE Sam Steinfeld, B.Sc., B.M.R. (PT) Multimedia Communications Coordinator Director of Wardrobe Alena Zharska Leanne Lawrie, R.M.T. Amy Simoes Wardrobe Assistant Barry Malenko Massage Therapist Sports & Wellness Nutrition Consultant Marieke Breakey, B.Sc.(HNS), Database Administrator Eric Lazaro Footwear Manager Janet Anderson R.D. Sales & Marketing Assistant Jillian Luna Head of Touring Wardrobe/Milliner PAGE 19 RWB.ORG
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