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Apr 09, 1954 70 years old
Canadian dancer
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About Mavis Staines
- Mavis Avril Staines (born 9 April 1954) is the Artistic Director and CEO of Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS).
- She is widely known for her innovative approaches to holistic health in elite ballet training, the use of technology in the arts, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Staines grew up in Quebec’s Eastern Township.
- In 1972 she graduated from Canada’s National Ballet School’s Professional Ballet/Academic Program.
- After becoming a first soloist with the National Ballet of Canada, Staines later joined The Dutch National Ballet where original work was created for her.
- After an injury cut her performance career short, she returned to Canada, enrolling in NBS’ Teacher Training Program.
- She became a member of the School’s Artistic Faculty in 1982.
- In 1989 she was appointed Artistic Director of the School.
