Team and Partners
A Board of Directors consisting of volunteers from the business, arts and institutional sectors presides over the affairs of L’École supérieure de ballet du Québec.
Management
moreAnik Bissonnette O.C., C.Q.
Artistic Director
After making a name for herself on the national and international stage, where she garnered critical acclaim for her flawless classical dance technique and her great musical sensibility, Anik Bissonnette was appointed Artistic Director and co-CEO of L’École supérieure in May 2010.
As principal dancer of Montreal’s Les Grands Ballets Canadiens from 1989 to 2006, Anik Bissonnette was frequently invited to dance great classical roles with prestigious international companies. She has worked with some of the most renowned choreographers of our time, including James Kudelka, William Forsythe, Jirí Kylián, Ohad Naharin, Nacho Duato, Ginette Laurin, José Navas and Nils Christe. She has danced in major events around the world, in locations such as Paris, Melbourne, Vienna, Helsinki and New York.
moreAlix Laurent M.A.P.
Executive Director
With a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the École nationale d’administration publique and an Honours degree in Economics from the Université de Montréal, Alix Laurent has more than twenty years’ experience in cultural sector management. His appointment in January 2006 as Executive Director and co-CEO at L’École supérieure de ballet du Québec marked the beginning of a period of strategic realignment for the institution.
Since he took office, L’École supérieure has established many income-generating activities that ensure the school’s growth and has eliminated the annual deficit.
Faculty
moreBeverley Aitchison
Associate Director
moreChristine Williams
Pedagogical Consultant and Senior Teacher
moreSteve Coutereel
Associate Coordinator to the College Program
moreSamuel Abramian
Classical dance and boys technique
moreChristine Clair
Classical dance
moreNatalia Chatilova
Folk Dance
moreAnne Dryburgh
Classical dance and physical conditioning
moreMarie-Josée Lecours
Dance History
moreHélène Melançon
Contemporary Dance
moreEric J. Miles
Contemporary Dance and Jazz
moreLesya Samar
Classical dance and physical conditioning
moreBrigitte Thiriat
Classical dance and physical conditioning
moreMuriel Valtat
Classical dance
moreOlivier Wecxsteen
Classical dance and boys technique
moreEdgar Zendejas
Contemporary Dance
Administration
Christiane Allaire
Coordinator - Adults Recreational Program
Claudine Balaux
Registrar
Josée Beauséjour
Coordinator - Children Recreational Program
Lise Bernier
Assistant Coordinator to the Artistic Director
Monique Brodeur
Monitor
Éric Dandonneau CPA, CGA
Comptroller
Noëlline Dumont
Pedagogical Assistant
Natalia Franca
Graphic Designer
Natalie Gauthier
Special Projects and Development Manager
Pascale Lalonde
Coordinator - Children Recreational Program
Kim Lefebvre
Executive Assistant and Partnerships Coordinator
Lili Marin
Communications and Marketing Manager
Chantal Marquis
Administrative Assistant
Diane Viau
Administrative Assistant
Maintenance
Michel Labelle
Housekeeping Attendant
