Donita also directs the school's extensive ballet program. Her training is compiled from such prestigious international dance companies as L'Opera de Strasbourg in France, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, The Canadian Opera, Canadian Silent Players, The Fifteen and The National Ballet of Canada. For over 30 years now she has maintained a strong dance organization training her dancers with impeccable technique. Her personalized corrections and hours of dedication are what make the school stand out among competing dance studios. For years Donita Ballet School won countless gold medals during competitions proving the unique quality of the school. Under Donita's direction, her school and her dancers have always had a strong undying love for the art of classical ballet. Donita has also been an adjudicator in various competitions in Canada and a choreographer for year end recitals of several dance schools.
Established in 1959, Canada's National Ballet School is a world leader in the training of professional dancers and teachers. Dedicated to moving the world by teaching and celebrating dance, NBS is committed to promoting the art of dance through community engagements in addition to offering recreational and professional programs. NBS graduates can be found as dancers, choreographers, artistic directors, teachers and administrators in over 65 dance companies worldwide, and in even more schools around the globe.
National Ballet performs annual Fall, Winter and Summer seasons plus The Nutcracker. The company has toured in Canada and the United States, and throughout the world including performances in Great Britain, Germany, The Netherlands, Israel, Hong Kong, Japan, Italy and Mexico. In the coming year The National Ballet of Canada will appear at the Los Angeles Music center, The Kennedy Center in Washington, and the prestigious Sadler's wells Theatre in London England.
Founded by Yasmina Ramzy in 1992, Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra (ADCO) is Canada's leading Middle Eastern dance and music ensemble and unique in the world. Its artistic vision embodies contemporary sensibilities steeped in ancient Arabian tradition. The company consists of 17 male and female dance artists trained in 14 different styles of Middle Eastern dance led by Yasmina Ramzy, eight acoustic musicians led by Bassam Bishara and 12 percussionists led by Suleiman Warwar.