In celebration of our fairy tale season, we're partnering with the Millennium Library for a free book reading series for children ages 9-12 titled Three Royal Tales for each of our fairy tale story ballets! The first one kicks off this Saturday September 15th at 2 p.m. with a reading of The Princess & The Goblin by George MacDonald and includes a magical craft.

For the first time in nearly 50 years, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet will be travelling to Massachusetts to participate in the 80^th Anniversary of the famed Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival from August 1-5, 2012.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival served as the platform for RWB’s launch onto the international scene in 1964, under the direction of the late Artistic Director Emeritus Dr. Arnold Spohr. RWB returns to the festival this year for a rare performance that includes three unique pieces that showcase the diverse repertoire and incredible talent of the Company, including Peter Quanz’s In Tandem, the pas de deux from As Above So Below by acclaimed choreographer Mark Godden, and Carmina Burana by world-renowned artist Mauricio Wainrot.

PHOTO: BRUCE MONK

This summer, in addition to students from across Canada and the United States, the RWB School Professional Division is delighted to welcome international students from Argentina, Great Britain, Israel, Japan, Korea, New Zealand and Thailand!    

Miss Regina Bertuzzi, who competed at the 2012 Youth America Grand Prix finals in New York City in the spring, is in Winnipeg all the way from Sante Fe, Argentina. 

Also joining us from YAGP is Mr. Liam Saito from Florence, Massachusetts. 

New Zealanders Mr. Riley Baldwin, Mr. Oscar Hoelscher and Mr. Charlie Riddiford are attending Summer Session as part of the RWB School’s ongoing student exchange program with the New Zealand School of Dance, now in its sixth year.   

Miss Haruna Aoki, from the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan, competed at the 2011 Japan Grand Prix and is also with us for the summer. 

A warm Winnipeg welcome to all of our Summer Session 2012 students!