In photos: Young ballerinas audition for Royal Winnipeg Ballet programs

The ballet school visited Calgary on Friday, hosting auditions for its programs at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks

Every year, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School visits cities across Canada, auditioning dancers to join one of its three professional division programs: The Ballet Academic, Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant and Teacher Training.

The ballet school visited Calgary on Friday, hosting auditions at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. Postmedia photographer Brent Calver was there to record the event.


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Young ballerinas take part in a master class conducted by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet as part of its audition tour at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Calgary on Friday.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Kendra Woo, a member of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s artistic faculty, conducts a master class with young aspiring ballerinas.Photo by Brent Calver/Postmedia /Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Angelina takes part in a master class conducted by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.Brent Calver/Postmedia

Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Young dancers audition at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks on Friday.Brent Calver/Postmedia

Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Young dancers audition at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks on Friday.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Lily and Hadley, two young aspiring ballerinas, stretch before taking part in a master class as part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s audition tour.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Johanne Gingras, a member of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s artistic faculty, conducts a master class with young dancers at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Audrey takes part in a master class conducted by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Sarah stretches before taking part in the master class.Brent Calver/Postmedia

Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Dancers take part in the master class conducted by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.Brent Calver/Postmedia

Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Lily and Hadley, two young aspiring ballerinas, stretch before taking part in the master class.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Audrey (foreground) and Angelina take part in the master class.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Charlotte takes part in the master class conducted by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks on Friday.Brent Calver/Postmedia

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