Ballet BC’s vision of innovation in dance is supported by a dedicated team. To contact the staff, click here.

Leadership

Artistic Director: Medhi Walerski

Managing Director: Kathy MacKenzie

Artistic

Senior Touring and Company Manager: Kate McMillan

Associate Artistic Producer: Colette Habel

Rehearsal Director: Emily Chessa

MOVE and Rentals Manager: Katherine Cowie

MOVE and Intensives Coordinator:
Alina Quarin

Artistic Coordinator: Lyneil Gray

2024/25 Artists in Residence: Dancers of Damelahamid, Raven Spirit Dance

People Operations

Manager of People and Culture: Samin Abaei

Development

Director of Development: Michael Schwartz

Individual Giving Coordinator: Juneida Abdul Jabber

Marketing and Audience Services

Director of Marketing and Communications: Claire Mohun

Audience Services Manager: Mikaela Sanders

Creative Content Producer: Duy Le

Marketing Specialist: Rachel McCallion

Artistic and Audience Services Assistant: Madison Coulter

Graphic Designer: Christopher McCluskey

Production and Facilities

Director of Production: Derek Mack

Head of Wardrobe: Kate Burrows

Facilities Manager: Daria Valujeva

Stage Manager: Linzi Voth

Lighting Director: Matthew Piton

Production Stage Carpenter: William Dettlaff

Production Electrician: Taylor Janzen

Stage Technician: Jaspar Irwin

Stage, Wardrobe and Hair Crew at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre are members of IATSE Local 118

Finance

Controller: Wan-Li Gibson

Accountant: Maryam Taghi