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In the fall of 1968, Patricia Upcraft opened Thornhill School of Ballet specializing in ballet. Results showed in the 1970-1971 school year when the first group of students passed examinations in the R.A.D. Major Syllabus. Since then, ardent students have continued their studies at The National Ballet School, Banff School of Fine Arts, Waterloo, Ryerson and York Universities, Quinte Ballet School, Toronto Dance Theatre, the Canadian Children‚s Dance Theatre and have become professionals in performance, teaching and dance therapy. Today, the studio has grown to incorporate Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Spanish, Stretch and Pointe classes. We still continue to offer the finest training and encouragement to all students. We provide professional training to those with career ambitions. We also nurture the joy and love of dance for those who enjoy dancing and will continue to participate and be an informed audience.
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Patricia Upcraft A.R.A.D., B.A., B.F.A.
(1942-1999 )
She had a teacher‚s certificate in Benesh Dance Notation and was a professional dancer with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. She had choreographed for several Young Peoples Theatre Productions as well as been Ballet mistress for the Canadian opera Company. She also had the honour of teaching for Lois Smith (Canada‚s 1st Ballerina) School of Dance, George Brown College, University of Toronto Opera School, University of Waterloo and York University. |
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Graham Upcraft L.R.A.M.
Graham Upcraft has been the pianist for Royal Ballet Company and School, as well as the Royal Academy of Dancing in London England. He has also played for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, the National Ballet Company and School. He has been Music Director at Laban Art of Movement Centre, London, England and has been on staff at York University Dance Department since 1970. Mr. Upcraft continues to play for our school and on occasion as well as for recitals and exams. Since retiring from York, Mr. Upcraft is currently resident accompanist for Cawthra Park School of the Arts. |
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