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Beloved Vancouver born dancer/teacher, Maria Lewis (also known as Mary Louise Crowhurst) attended Kitsilano High School and studied at the Rosemary Deveson School in Vancouver under Nicolai Svetlanoff, Betty Blygh and Jean Jepson. Maria had a notable career with the National Ballet of Canada, the Montreal Ballet, and on various television shows before returning to…
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Susan Lehmann of Surrey, BC was a well-known performer, dance teacher, adjudicator, choreographer and director throughout Canada and the US. She worked with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, The Charlottetown Festival and participated in several international tours. Her complex choreography for Mavor Moore’s hit show, A Christmas Carol, was legendary. Susan was a choreographer for the…
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Ben Kopelow was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 10th, 1927. began his education in Victoria Albert Elementary followed by a stint in Hugh John McDonald where he attended secondary school. While in High School, he was an active cheer leader and a member of the YMCA.. Ben worked in the family store. He worked…
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After graduating from the University of British Columbia in 1970, Bass Trombonist, Sharman King joined the Buddy Rich Orchestra, touring in 34 States and performing at Jazz Festivals in Newport, Monterey and Concord. Subsequently, he joined the Edmonton Symphony and taught Music Theory at the University of Calgary. Returning to Vancouver, he joined the faculties…
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Founding Artistic Director of the Western Canada Theatre Company in Kamloops, Tom is a Past President of Theatre BC, a Eric Hamber Memorial Award winner for long-term contribution to community theatre in BC, and is a Fellow of Trinity College, London. Nominated for 4 Jessie Awards he was twice Artistic Director of the Neptune Theatre…
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