ABOUT THIS EPISODE
At Dance Education Canada we are leading change through dance teacher training acknowledging that the role of dance educator that once was no longer suits our 21st century classrooms, studios and students. The responsibility of the vocation can cover a wide spectrum of topics, however today we will focus on the role, specifically pedagogical practices that support overall healthy child development, while discussing the importance of training, certification and continued professional development. Today’s discussion will focus the role of the ballet teacher, how the role has adapted, and why continued adaptation is necessary in today’s world. Today sharing his experience with and insight on the role of the ballet teacher is a ballet teacher, dancer and doctoral candidate Mr. Gabriel Stoyanov.
GUEST: Born in the capital of Bulgaria, Gabriel Stoyanov Gabriel is an acclaimed teacher and award winning choreographer. He began his dance training at the age of five with the folklore ensemble “Rosna Kitka” and continued his training at the National School of Dance Art. At thirteen, started training with Krassimira Koldamova in her school while continuing with his education at the state dance school. In 2012 he was accepted to the prestigious National Music Academy “Pancho Vladigerov” for Ballet Pedagogy, 2017 graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and the title of Ballet Master/Pedagogue and followed his bachloers obtaining a Masters in the same field. In 2020, he was admitted to the doctorate program at the “Vaganova Ballet Academy” specializing in “Choreographic art”.
INSTA: @gabriel.stoyanov
LINKEDIN: Gabriel Stoyanov
WEBISTE: gabrielstoyanov.com
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