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School of Alberta Ballet Student to Compete in Youth America Grand Prix 2009 Finals

Calgary/Edmonton, AB - Sixteen-year-old Shion Yuasa, an Advanced Level student at the School of Alberta Ballet, has passed through to the Youth America Grand Prix finals. The Youth America Grand Prix is the largest student ballet scholarship competition, awarding over $250,000 in scholarships each year to leading dance schools around the world. Shion competed in the regional semi-finals in San Francisco from February 27 to March 1, and placed in the Top 10 in the Classical Ballet - Women category.

Shion will travel to New York City for the finals, April 17 - 20.

Shion who showed a strong presentation with a pure style, strong technique and lovely movement and musicality was also offered a place at the Washington Ballet School Summer Intensive.

About the School of Alberta Ballet:
The School of Alberta Ballet is the official training centre of Alberta Ballet. Established in 1991, the school has become one of Canada's leading dance training institutions. Its curriculum is strongly rooted in the classical ballet tradition while including complimentary dance forms such as modern, jazz, tap, character dance and musical theatre. The School of Alberta Ballet offers a variety of performance opportunities, examinations and workshops.

About Alberta Ballet:
Alberta Ballet, a not-for-profit organization, is Canada's third-largest ballet company. Since its formation in 1966, with its cutting-edge repertoire and talent led by Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître and Darryl Lindenbach, Executive Director, Alberta Ballet has remained at the forefront of the national and international arts scene. One of the only arts organizations in Canada to call two cities home, Alberta Ballet is proud to be a community leader both on and off the stage.

Media contact:

Samantha Garner, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
P: 403-245-4222 ext. 529 | E: samanthag@albertaballet.com