OBJECTIVE 5:

ATTRACTING TALENT

Become the destination for the most talented dancers, choreographers, STUDENTS, and creatives worldwide, offering a bold artistic vision that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence.

Building a World-Class Talent Pipeline

Alberta Ballet is committed to becoming a global destination for top-tier talent, including dancers, choreographers, designers, and professional students. By balancing classical training with contemporary innovation, the company attracts individuals who seek growth in both traditional and modern ballet techniques.

Finally, the company will leverage its trainee programs. By showcasing the potential for trainees to join the main company, Alberta Ballet can attract younger dancers who are interested in a long-term career with the organization. These initiatives are designed to cultivate a pipeline of talent, ensuring that Alberta Ballet has a steady influx of highly skilled dancers who are trained in both classical and contemporary ballet.

For Alberta Ballet to achieve its vision of becoming a globally recognized ballet company, it must prioritize the recruitment and retention of top-tier talent. This includes not only professional dancers but also renowned choreographers, visionary designers, and highly skilled professional students, who represent the future of the company. A well-rounded recruitment strategy will ensure Alberta Ballet's continued artistic excellence and innovation, while also positioning the organization as a key player in the global ballet community.

The Importance of Talent Recruitment 

  1. Professional Dancers: The dancers are the core of Alberta Ballet’s performances, translating the company’s artistic vision into reality. Recruiting top-level talent—from established principals to emerging stars—ensures that Alberta Ballet maintains a high standard of technical proficiency, artistry, and emotional expression. The presence of exceptional dancers enhances the company’s reputation and draws in audiences both locally and internationally.

  2. Choreographers: Choreographers are the creative drivers behind any ballet company’s artistic output. By attracting acclaimed choreographers, Alberta Ballet ensures that its repertoire remains dynamic, forward-thinking, and relevant. By collaborating with world-renowned choreographers like Jiří Kylián or William Forsythe, Alberta Ballet will expand its artistic boundaries and present innovative works that captivate audiences. Furthermore, these partnerships enrich the company’s dancers, challenging them with new movement languages and artistic demands.

  3. Designers: Visionary designers bring the visual world of ballet to life, from set design to costumes to lighting. Recruiting world-class designers allows Alberta Ballet to create visually stunning productions that heighten the emotional and aesthetic impact of performances. The synergy between the dancers and the production design can elevate a performance from excellent to unforgettable, making the recruitment of top-tier designers a vital component of Alberta Ballet’s talent strategy.

  4. Professional Students: Professional ballet students represent the next generation of Alberta Ballet’s dancers. The recruitment and training of these students are crucial to the company’s long-term artistic future. Offering these students accessible tuition through subsidies, grants, and fundraising efforts ensures that financial barriers do not prevent talented dancers from receiving world-class training. Alberta Ballet’s commitment to accessibility—through the Alberta Ballet Endowment and external grants—demonstrates its dedication to nurturing talent from all backgrounds, ensuring diversity and opportunity in the company’s future talent pool.

  • Objective:
    Build a world-class ballet company by attracting top-tier dancers, collaborating with renowned choreographers, and creating visually stunning productions.

    Action Plan:

    1. Host international auditions and build relationships with global ballet competitions.

    2. Secure collaborations with acclaimed choreographers and foster innovative residencies.

    3. Partner with visionary designers to enhance Alberta Ballet’s productions and branding.

  • Objective:
    Recruit and support a globally diverse and inclusive student body by providing accessible opportunities, professional development, and targeted initiatives for underrepresented groups.

    Action Plan:

    1. Offer scholarships and secure external funding to make professional training accessible.

    2. Align Alberta Ballet School’s curriculum and exposure opportunities with the company’s artistic direction.

    3. Increase male enrollment through targeted campaigns and specialized programs.

Action Plan

Long-Term Goals

Through a strategic focus on recruiting professional dancers, choreographers, designers, and professional students, Alberta Ballet can solidify its position as a world-class ballet company. By ensuring that tuition is accessible for professional students through fundraising efforts and grants, Alberta Ballet demonstrates its commitment to nurturing diverse talent.

With a foundation of artistic excellence—supported by world-renowned dancers, innovative choreographers, visionary designers, and the next generation of professional students—Alberta Ballet will thrive artistically and elevate its reputation on the global stage.