Equality, equity and diversity for women at all levels of ballet and dance in general in Quebec: are we there yet?

On June 4, the École supérieure de ballet du Québec wrapped up the year in style with a graduation ceremony! The graduation ceremony took place in an emotional atmosphere for our 7 graduates, who are taking a pivotal step towards their professional future.

Cuban choreographer Marina Villanueva shares her long experience with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. Quebec-trained Venezuelan dancer Ana Sofía Natera joins a company that already boasts some 15 Latin and Hispanic talents. Both will bring their heritage to Montreal dance.

The dancers at L'École supérieure de ballet du Québec (ESBQ) represent the cream of the crop, and every year they put on an end-of-year show. Some are nearing the end of their student careers...