MASTER CLASSES
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Scotiabank Dance Centre
Location
Tara Birtwhistle
Teacher
Age 12 - 20 yrs
Requirements
Teacher
Tara Birtwhistle
Tara Birtwhistle is a highly accomplished and celebrated leader in dance. As a graduate of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division, Birtwhistle joined the RWB in 1991, dancing as a Principal artist on stages around the world, her career spanning over 20 years. During that time, she received the Golden Jubilee Medal and the Diamond Jubilee Medal from her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.
Master Class with Tara Birtwhistle – Scotiabank Dance Centre
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost:
In-Person: $45 for VBS members / $50 for non-members
Among the many roles she has danced, Birtwhistle’s favourites include Lucy in Mark Godden’s Dracula, Rita Joe in Vesak’s The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, The Cowgirl in Agnes de Mille’s Rodeo, Myrtha in Giselle and Juliet in Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo & Juliet. She has been lauded for her Soloist performances in Mauricio Wainrot’s smash sensation Carmina Burana. Birtwhistle also left her mark as the evil yet charismatic Stepmother in Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story.
Upon retiring from the stage, Birtwhistle has been an integral part of the artistic team at the RWB. As Ballet Master for 11 years, she oversaw RWB productions at home and abroad, assisting highly acclaimed choreographers in their creative processes.
Approaching 32 years of working with the RWB, Tara Birtwhistle’s passion for dance is mirrored by her passion for supporting all artists in an environment that reflects a community and culture that is built on trust and mutual respect.
Past Teachers Include
Heather Ogden
Anisa Tejpar
Tara Birtwhistle
Danielle Gould
Crystal Costa
Celine Gittens
Josh Beamish
Catherine Hurlin
Bruce Wells
Lesley Telford
Simone Orlando
