Chan hon goh has performed around the world, former principal dancer of. Goh ballet presents the nutcracker 30 seconds highlights executive producer chan hon goh 1 minute highlights snowflakes 10 seconds presenting host dates. Tomorrow begins an ontario tour for ballet jorgen canada, which will be presenting the nutcracker in guelph december 2nd3rd, toronto december 8th9th, chatham december 11th12th, brantford december 15th, ottawa december 17th18th and 20th21st, windsor december 23rd, kitchener december 28th and markham december 29th30th. It was really unsettling how we heard the news, back in early may, says nutcracker executive producer and goh ballet academy director chan hon goh over tea on a. Goh ballets the nutcracker executive director chan hon goh. Former principal ballerina for the national ballet of canada, chan hon goh reflects on her dancing career, and is now in nanaimo teaching a. Chan hon goh continues her legacy as the director of goh ballet academy.
Chan hon goh stands with ballet dancers at the goh ballet academy. Chan hon goh, the daughter of goh ballet founders choo chiat and lin yee goh, had an illustrious dance career with the national ballet of canada. This is goh ballets the nutcracker executive director chan hon goh by goh ballet on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. Gohs nutcracker celebrating 10 years north shore news. It meant lots of hard work, with december bringing a hectic round of daily. Hoffmans timeless fairytale to life the perfect gift and a familyfriendly holiday tradition for all ages. England, australia, germany, quebec, california, new york, washington to name but a few. At this time of year, goh ballet director chan hon goh keeps a pen and notepad on her bedside table. Executive producer with an illustrious stage career that spanned over 20 years as principal dancer with the national ballet of canada, ms. Goh is one of the most prolific and gifted artists of her generation. Although the production, created by chan hon goh, who recently retired from the national ballet of canada, highlights talent from in and around the city, there were also visitors from the east. She is an artist, mentor and advocate for the arts.
When the retired national ballet of canada principal dancer came home to vancouver to take over the goh ballet academy and youth company from her parents, choo chiat and lin yee, in 2010, producing their annual nutcracker was an important part of. Thats what, from her rich experience, former national ballet of canada star chan hon goh hopes to share with aspiring young dancers as she embarks on a whirlwind crosscanada tour, giving. A day in the life with chan hon goh of goh ballet academy august 10, 2019 joel levy artist profiles, arts, performing arts in her illustrious 20 year stage career, chan hon goh has performed around the world. Chan hon goh cm born in 1969 in beijing, china, is a chineseborn canadian ballet dancer. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chan hons connections and jobs at similar companies. Td waterhouse is delighted to be the presenting sponsor of. She is the former principal dancer of the national ballet of canada. Chan hon goh, the director of goh ballet, is surrounded by her father choo chiat goh, mother lin yee goh, husband chun che and son aveary che. Former principal ballerina chan hon goh shaw tv nanaimo.
Goh ballets the nutcracker fetes a 10year tradition. With an illustrious stage career of over 20 years as principal dancer with the national ballet of canada, chan hon goh is one of the most prolific artists of her generation. The goh ballet academy is kicking things off with their acclaimed production starring talented students. Dec 18, 2009 although the production, created by chan hon goh, who recently retired from the national ballet of canada, highlights talent from in and around the city, there were also visitors from the east. Goh ballet puts vancouver on dance worlds map vancouver. Its just one more way were helping communities in canada. Waiting in the wings during a performance of jewels a framed photo hanging in a corridor outside her secondfloor office shows former national ballet of canada star chan hon goh captured in a moment of glory. Inspired dance is not the result of physical exercise alone. View chan hon gohs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Mar 08, 2020 she is the former principal dancer of the national ballet of canada. Violeta angelova was born in sofia, bulgaria studied ballet at her mothers ballet school. Goh ballet academy director chan hon goh instructs a young dancer in the nuance of movement. Dec 01, 2018 for chan hon goh, executive producer of goh ballets signature the nutcracker, this ballet production, now proudly entering its 10th year, is extraordinarily meaningful. A globally renowned production that features international ballet stars with some of vancouvers most accomplished dancers, goh ballets the nutcracker brings a classical interpretation of e.
Your opportunity awaits to join the cast of goh ballets the nutcracker in its 12th season with choreography by annamarie holmes and executive production by prima ballerina chan hon goh. Thats because pulling off a 250dancer the nutcracker involves a lot of moving parts. The goh ballet youth company was established in 1979 by principal dancers of the national ballet of china, choo chiat, and lin yee goh. Goh is a founding member of vancouvers arts and culture policy. As we finish the first quarter of 2020, chan hon goh has been traveling more than ever before. Former prima ballerina with the national ballet of canada, chan hon goh. She actively performed before graduating with high honors from the national school of dance art in bulgaria, and the vienna state opera ballet school in austria where she was a scholarship student.
May 22, 20 three generations at vancouvers goh ballet. Third party vendors are overcharging, selling tickets in us dollars and charging service fees. Goh ballet brings vancouver a nutcracker of its own. Dec 22, 2019 a globally renowned production that features international ballet stars with some of vancouvers most accomplished dancers, goh ballets the nutcracker brings a classical interpretation of e. There she is, surrounded by family, colleagues and a sea of red balloons, enjoying the tum. There she is, surrounded by family, colleagues and a. Currently under the direction of chan hon goh, former principal dancer of the national ballet of canada, the goh ballet youth companys objective is the pursuit of technical and artistic excellence in. Goh ballet breathes new life into nutcracker the globe and mail. Director chan hon goh looking for tickets to goh ballet s the nutcracker. Chan hon goh and guillaume cote in giselle by bruce zinger. Upon graduation in 1988, she joined the national ballet of canada and has been a principal dancer since 1994. Goh is currently preparing for goh ballets 10th anniversary production of the nutcracker at the. Two of the national ballets strongest principal dancers, sonia rodrigues and piotr stanczyk, will dance the lead roles, thanks to the nationals director and chans personal friend, karen kain. Ballerina chan hon goh is one of the national ballet of canadas most exquisite principal dancers.
Ballet fans living in british columbia are in for a treat this holiday season. Chan hon goh, executive producer of goh ballets the nutcracker, visits global bc. Your opportunity awaits to join the cast of goh ballet s the nutcracker in its 12th season with choreography by annamarie holmes and executive production by prima ballerina chan hon goh. The goh ballets new production of the nutcracker is in some ways the tip of the iceberg. Ballet transcends individuals, shaping the creative culture and imaginative vision of our society. Nutcracker vancouver tickets live this holiday season.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chan hons. Chan hon goh has been with the national ballet of canada since 1988, becoming a principal dancer in 1994. Canadian masterclass series with prima ballerina chan hon goh. Nov 07, 2018 goh ballet academy director chan hon goh instructs a young dancer in the nuance of movement. Dont forget, theres still time to dance your way into the holidays and recieve a free class plus a special goh life gift with every purchase of a 10class membership card before december 15. It is only fitting that chan has taken over the reins of goh ballet as artistic director and executive producer of the goh ballet nutcracker ballet for the last five years. Visit for a link to the only official seller for our production. Protect yourself, there is a possibility these tickets are not valid. Director chan hon goh looking for tickets to goh ballets the nutcracker. Overview the masterclass series is an unforgettable opportunity for aspiring dancers all over the country to take part and train with one of this generations most gifted and prolific artists, ms. Goh ballet s the nutcracker, dec 2022 2019 30 seconds youtube. Your opportunity awaits to join the cast of goh ballets the nutcracker in its.
Each step and spin must be timed perfectly, not only because this scene sets the tone leading into the second act of the much beloved nutcracker ballet, but because goh ballet academy director chan hon gohan icon in canadian danceis watching from the front of the room. This original choreography by bengt jorgen is touted. The rising sun of goh ballet academy dance teacher. Jun 06, 20 were incredibly delighted with the news, said chan hon goh, executive producer for the nutcracker with the goh ballet, on thursday. Goh ballet brings vancouver a nutcracker of its own georgia. Its going ahead for sure, but were still working out. Hoffmans timeless fairytale to life the perfect gift and a. Today, she is the executive producer of goh ballets the nutcracker. Chan hon goh s instagram profile has 189 photos and videos. Chan hon goh gives back to canadas dance community the star. Chan hon goh, executive producer of goh ballet s the nutcracker, visits global bc.
Goh ballets the nutcracker open auditions bc globalnews. Knowledge welcomes chan hon goh, one of canadas most celebrated ballerinas, to our roster of talented onair pledge hosts. Oct 29, 2010 waiting in the wings during a performance of jewels a framed photo hanging in a corridor outside her secondfloor office shows former national ballet of canada star chan hon goh captured in a moment of glory. Sign up below to keep in touch with the goh ballet and receive the latest news and promotions regarding our. Td waterhouse is delighted to be the presenting sponsor of the nutcracker. With an illustrious stage career that spanned over 20 years as principal dancer with the national ballet of canada. Chan hon gohs instagram profile has 189 photos and videos. Jul 15, 2016 chan hon goh, former principal dancer with the national ballet of canada joins roula thomas and shelley mclean in studio to show them a few beautiful ballet moves. A gifted classicist, she has also won praise for the strength of her dramatic characterizationsas a guest artist, she has appeared all over the world.
A day in the life with chan hon goh of goh ballet academy august 10, 2019 joel levy artist profiles, arts, performing arts in her illustrious 20 year stage career. In 2010 upon retiring from her performing career, chan accepted the invitation. Were incredibly delighted with the news, said chan hon goh, executive producer for the nutcracker with the goh ballet, on thursday. My first principal role with the national ballet was in the nutcracker, goh says of her turn as the. Finally, she is the artistic director of global dance challenge and director of goh ballet academy.
Goh s uncle, choo san goh, was an american choreographer. Goh ballets nutcracker to go ahead at centre for the. This is an open call for students age 6 and to professional dancers. Her delicate lyricism and emotional depth personify the essence of numerous lead roles. Chan hon goh, former principal dancer with the national ballet of canada joins roula thomas and shelley mclean in studio to show them a few beautiful ballet moves. The gohs daughter, chan hon goh, was principal dancer of the national ballet of canada for 20 years and is the current director of the academy. Goh ballets the nutcracker has become an annual tradition thats inspired many young ballerinas to pursue their own dreams of being the sugar plum fairy. As a dancer in the national ballet of canada, chan hon goh learned that christmas didnt necessarily mean giftgiving and holiday parties. By aileen lalor every child who learns to dance has dreamed of one day standing out among others in a ballet troupe and becoming a star. Jan 01, 2017 while goh ballets renowned presentation of the nutcracker captures vancouvers heart during the holiday season in december, planning for this tradition starts as early as may with open auditions. A day in the life with chan hon goh of goh ballet academy. Born in beijing, chan hon goh immigrated with her family to vancouver, where she studied in the professional program at the goh ballet academy. Goh ballet is, of course, led by ballerina and rbc top 25 canadian immigrant 2017 chan hon goh.
A gifted classicist, she has also won praise for the strength of. Dec 14, 2018 each step and spin must be timed perfectly, not only because this scene sets the tone leading into the second act of the much beloved nutcracker ballet, but because goh ballet academy director chan hon gohan icon in canadian danceis watching from the front of the room. While goh ballets renowned presentation of the nutcracker captures vancouvers heart during the holiday season in december, planning for this. Chan hon goh, former principal dancer with the national ballet of canada joins roula thomas and shelley mclean in studio to show them a.