Stephanie Ballard

Professional Experience

Manitoba Arts Council, Arts Advisory Panel (2005-2010)
Dance Collection Danse, Honorary Adviser (2006-2010)
Archivist, Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers (2006-2010)
Winnipeg Dance Preservation Initiative, Director (2006-2010)
Mouvement Winnipeg Dance Projects, Directors Ballard, Petursson-Hiley (2006-2010)
Stephanie Ballard Dance Projects, Independent Choreographer (1997-2010)
Guest Artist in Residence / Archivist, School of Contemporary Dancers (1997-2010)
Artist, Learning Through the Arts (The Royal Conservatory of Music) (2001-2007)
Guest Choreographer / Archivist, Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers (2000-2007)
Consultant/ Guest Artist / Guest Choreographer, Columbia City Ballet (1986-2001)
Company Manager and Artistic Advisor, Margie Gillis Dance Foundation (1986-1996)
Administrator and Artistic Director , Stephanie Ballard and Dancers (1986-1990)
Associate Artistic Director, Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers (1980-1983)
Artistic Director and Administrator, Apprentice Program W.C.D. (1979)
Soloist, Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers (1972-1978)

Education: Developed and conducted movement training programs, workshops, and numerous demonstrations for children, adults and dance professionals. Created dance movement and therapy training programs for physically disabled. Has created choreography, performance and dance history workshops. Active in Artists in the Schools and LTTA programs and is Guest Artist in Residence for Contemporary Dancers Professional Training Program. Ms. Ballard received her Masters Degree in Therapeutic Counselling in 2001.

Management: Responsible for the planning and overseeing of personnel, annual budgets, grant applications and public relations. Experienced Production coordinator, Stage Manager and Tour Manager. Extensive experience working with Art's organisations, city, provincial and federal government agencies. Management of Modern Dance Archives WCD.

Choreography: Critically acclaimed internationally, Ms Ballard is the recipient of Canada's most distinguished Awards in Choreography. She has created of over 60 original and diverse works for the stage, film, and television. Her works are a seen in Modern and Ballet companies repertories as well as in programs for artist in the schools.

Major Awards

Manitoba Arts Council (2009), Winnipeg Arts Council (2008), Manitoba Arts Council (2007)
Manitoba Arts Council (2003), Winnipeg Arts Council (2002), Canada Council for the Arts (2002) ,
Canada Council for the Arts (1999) , Major Arts Award, Manitoba Arts Council (1997-1998),
Tri-National Residency Grant ( Canadian Foreign Affairs Dept & N.E.A. ) (1997),
Nominated for a Dora Award (1991), Choreographic Competition Koln, Germany (1986),
Jacqueline Lemieux Prize for Choreography, Montreal (1986),
Jean A. Chalmers Award for Choreography, Toronto (1985),
Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award, Banff (1982)

Recent Activities

HOMEAGAIN, New Creation 2009-2010
Older and Reckless, Toronto 2009
The Grassroots Archiving National Preservation Strategy for Dance, Toronto 2009
A Christmas Carol, New Creation 2008, 2010
Conferences, The Banff Center 2006-2009
Suddenly the Stone, New Creation, Dan Wild and Randy Joynt 2007
Dancing Chopin (Browne & Ballard) Winnipegs Contemporary Dancers, New Creation 2002-2004
Manitoba Arts Councils Multidisciplinary Advisory Board 2003
Guest Artist - Royal Winnipeg Ballet in the Film "Dracula" (Guy Maddin & Mark Godden) September 2001
Masters Degree in Therapeutic Counselling 2001
Participant in three year pilot program for Learning Through The Arts 2001 - 2004
Created and Implemented of The Legacy Course for the School of Contemporary Dancers 1999-2004
Created and Implemented of Video Archive Library, School of Contemporary Dancers 2001- 2004
Performing again at 50 with Rachel Brown "Edgelit", Winnipeg November 1999, Toronto October 2000
Red (new solo creation) for Odette Heyn-Penner, presented in Taiwan October 2000
Three new works, two revised works for "Etudes" presentation Gas Station Theatre Winnipeg June 2000

Choreographer, Personal Coach, Educator, Archivist

Distinguished and Diversified work in the Art's and Education for Thirty years.

Career Profile

* Accomplished professional with a history of quality performance and leadership.
* Highly effective in interpersonal communications, negotiations and problem solving.
* Designed and implemented numerous innovative projects enabling Art's and Education.
* Worked closely with individuals, organizations and government as a consultant.
* Extensive travel national and international to promote art, education and cultural exchange.

Key Strengths

* Innovation and Creativity
* Initiative and Commitment
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Major Accomplishments

*Critically Acclaimed Internationally as a Choreographer
*Recognized for Outstanding work in Dance Education
*Distinguished in Arts Management and Public Relations

Short Biography

Stephanie Ballard is an acclaimed choreographer, personal coach and dance educator. She is a recipient of Canada's most prestigious awards for choreography including the Clifford E. Lee Award, the Jean A.Chalmers Award and the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize. Ms Ballard has created over 60 original works of diversity for stage, film and television. Formerly an apprentice, solo dancer, resident choreographer and associate artistic director for "Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers" (1972-83), Ms Ballard has continued her close affiliation with the company and the school in her capacity as a guest choreographer. Her work as artistic advisor, company manager and choreographer for the "Margie Gillis Dance Foundation" (1983-1996) included extensive touring in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. In 1996 she completed a residency "Etude Project" with the Columbia City Ballet which was supported by the N.E.A. and the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs. In 1997 Ms Ballard received the Major Arts Award from the Manitoba Arts Council and a Discovery Grant from The Canada Council for the Arts in support of her long term "Legacy Dance Project". In 1998 she had the pleasure of creating a new work "Just Keep Moving" for Ballet Jorgen and curated an archival exhibit for Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers "35 Years of New Creations". In 1999 Ms Ballard was commissioned to create a new work, "In Passing" for Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers to celebrate their 35th Anniversary. In 1999 and 2000 she was delighted to perform in Rachel Browne's "Edgelit" in Winnipeg and Toronto. In 2001 she was a guest artist with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in the film "Dracula" by Guy Madden and Mark Godden. Presently she is the Guest Artist in Residence / Archivist with the School of Contemporary Dancers and works as an independent educator, personal coach and choreographer. In June of 2002 she was the recipient of a grant from "The Canada Council For The Arts" for choreographic research and development. In 2004 WCD will present her newest work "George" as a part of the company's 40th Anniversary Season. She is presently a member of the Manitoba Arts Councils Multidisciplinary Advisory board and is active with SCDS/SECD an organization devoted to saving the dance heritage of Canada.