Our People
Behind every performance, class, community program, and student success story is a team of passionate individuals dedicated to advancing the art of dance.
Board of Directors
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, governance, and stewardship of the organization. Board members contribute diverse professional expertise and community perspectives to help ensure the long-term success and sustainability of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
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Dr. Ernest Cholakis
Chair
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Maureen Kinnear
Vice-Chair
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Don Leitch
Past Chair
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Rebecca Parkinson
School Committee Chair
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Jason Gorchynski, B.Comm, CPA
Chair, Audit and Finance Committee
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Jeff Baigrie
Member
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Beverly Davies
Member
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Dwight MacAulay, CVO
Member
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Dr. Natalie Richardson
Member
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Trudy Schroeder, O.M.
Member
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Tara Snider
Member
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Dr. Lorraine Yau
Member
Executive Leadership
RWB’s Executive Leadership sets the artistic and organizational direction of RWB. Together, the Artistic Director and Executive Director shape the vision, priorities and long-term direction of the organization, working with the Board and teams across RWB to move that vision forward.
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Christopher Stowell
Artistic Director
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Elena Tupyseva
Executive Director
Leadership
The leadership team guides the artistic, educational, operational, and financial direction of the organization. Working collaboratively across departments, they support the delivery of exceptional artistic experiences, meaningful educational opportunities, and strong community engagement.
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Tara Birtwhistle
Associate Artistic Director
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Amy Rebecca Harrison
Director of Marketing & Communications
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Edward Esguerra
Director of Finances & Administration
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Heidi Ouellette
Director of Development
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Ming Luke
Music Director
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Jaime Vargas
Rehearsal Director
Company Administrative
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Ryan Bjornson
Company Manager
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Elizabeth Schieman
Stage Manager