At the Ottawa Ballet School we follow the world's best classical dance traditions and modern dance styles.
About Us
"With gratitude to and in loving memory of my Mom, who let me enter this exquisite realm of art"
Kirill Chour, a graduate of the legendary Vaganova Ballet Academy, is a professional ballet artist, choreographer, and educator.
Kirill has toured the world with the renowned Eifman Ballet Theatre, appearing on some of the most prominent stages in France, Germany, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong and others. Kirill considers his performance of Pontius Pilate in the ballet Master and Margarita to be his best realization as a dancer.
In Canada, Kirill has performed with the National Ballet of Canada, Ballet British Columbia, Ontario Ballet Theatre, Ballet Internationale du Quebec, and contemporary Danse Kalashas.
Prior to founding the Ottawa Ballet School, Kirill worked for the NAC Canada Dance Festival as a Project Manager and as a General Manager for the Ottawa International Theatre Company, integrating his performing experience with arts administration skills.
Since the Ottawa Ballet School opened its doors in 2010, Kirill has been dedicating his time and talent to sharing his skills with the students, some of them travelling as far as the US to take his class. Now a number of Kirill's former students perform with various ballet companies in Canada and abroad.
For over a decade, using his versatile dance technique and strong artistic merit, Kirill has been effectively working with figure skaters, gymnasts, and other regional athletes helping them to improve their technical and artistic performance.
Kirill has also helped numerous people with special abilities both children and adults, enhancing their daily lives and strengthening their capacity, mobility, and self-esteem.
“I believe that anyone can learn to dance if taught by the right professional with empathy, passion, and commitment. We all have our limits, but the key is to put all your efforts and heart into practice of this magnificent art form. It’s one of the best investments you can reward yourself or your child.” KC
Kirill Chour
Artistic Director and Founder
