Congratulations to 15 year old Cristina Marquez who achieved the Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal Award in May 2011!

The Solo Seal Award was introduced in 1928 as the highest Vocational Graded Examination of the Royal Academy of Dance and focuses on solo performance. Candidates are required to perform 3 contrasting variations which have been selected to meet the stylistic and movement demands of today's choreographers and directors. The Solo Seal Award takes place on stage, in front of an invited audience and panel of judges.

Cristina chose the Genee Ports de Bras, the Third Shade Variation from ‘La Bayadere', and Anthony Dowson's Tread Lightly.

17 year old Rosslyn King goes to Cape Town, South Africa late September to compete in the Genee International Ballet Competition.

This is one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions organized and promoted by the Royal Academy of Dance, and is held annually for dancers between the ages of 16 and 19 who have passed the Advanced Two examination with Distinction.

This year there are 31 girls and 6 boys from all over the world attending Genee in Cape Town.

As one of three of Canada's entrants in the Genee International Ballet Competition Rosslyn will be amongst a very select group of highly accomplished young dancers. 

What an incredible experience – traveling to South Africa to work with world leading choreographers and coaches; and to dance with a small group of accomplished, like-minded individuals who have dedicated themselves to performing at the highest level. 

We wish Rosslyn the best of luck during her 2 week stay in South Africa.