by Sara Coffield, Student, Canada’s National Ballet School
The November festival is approaching quickly and everyone is beginning to feel it. Things have been very busy with rehearsals and preparations for the event.
Something I’m really looking forward to is seeing the choreographic pieces performed with international casts. I think it’s going to be really great to meet people from all over the world and have the combined ballet classes with the guest teachers.
The students at NBS are really excited to welcome all the international students visiting. Not only will NBS students welcome all the visitors to our school but also Toronto. A gentle reminder though is to bring some warm clothing, as it will be getting cold in November!
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We really like being in the studios and seeing a variety of dancers and teachers. When all the different students come together in class they’re a common community. Dance is a universal language, so the teachers don’t always need a translator: instead, they may teach by demonstration and by using their hands to show what they want to see; by touch and by speaking the language in which ballet terms were created: French.
Overall, the Grade 8 class is really enjoying the experience of the AI 09 and is very excited to see more!