Internationale A native of Canada and a graduate of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Mr. Blakley joined Ballet Internationale as a soloist in 1988. He also danced with the Alberta Ballet and Banff Festival of the Arts. He has been teaching at The Academy since its inception in 1993, and has taught Master classes in Japan and Taiwan. He was also a dance coach for 1992 Olympic Pairs Figure Skating Champion Natalia Miskitunik. Instructors are trained in some of the finest dance schools in the world.
All students follow a similar curriculum with increased intensity as skill levels rise.
The curriculum also includes classes in jazz, modern, character and floor barre. At all times emphasis is placed on discipline, execution and individual performance quality. Enhancement workshops provide a supplemental learning experience. Dance related topics range from acting, nutrition, dance history and music. The program concludes with a student performance attended by Ballet Internationale faculty, staff, friends and family.