Alberta Ballet Community is a division of Alberta Ballet. Celebrated for performances that move and inspire, the artistry of the professional company reaches even further—training young dancers and expanding access to dance across the province. Alberta Ballet Community connects people to the joy and expression that dance makes possible.
Formalized as its own division in 2024, Alberta Ballet Community extends the company’s reach beyond the stage. Through recreational programs and community partnerships, we open doors for Albertans of all ages and backgrounds to discover creativity, confidence, and connection through dance.
Professional-quality ballet instruction for all ages. Alberta Ballet Classes are a key part of Alberta Ballet Community. These classes welcome participants from preschool to adult, offering exceptional instruction with live music accompaniment and the artistic integrity that defines Alberta Ballet.
Students attend classes each week to deepen their skills, artistry, and understanding of the discipline. These programs, offered out of our Calgary and Edmonton studios, nurture focus, creativity, and confidence — giving students the skills to grow, perform, and find joy in movement.
Students also benefit from ties to the professional company—with ticket discounts, behind-the-scenes opportunities, and, for younger dancers, the chance to perform in beloved productions like The Nutcracker, Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel.
For many families, Alberta Ballet Classes are both an introduction to the art form and a pathway to a lifelong appreciation of dance.
Removing barriers and connecting Albertans through dance. Beyond the studio, Alberta Ballet Community delivers programs that make dance accessible and meaningful for more people across the province.
Each program is developed with community partners and evaluated to ensure impact. We’re committed to building sustainable funding that allows these initiatives to thrive.
Bringing the joy of dance to communities across Alberta.
In the 2025–26 season, Alberta Ballet Community will welcome 1,000 newcomers, 1,000 caregivers, and 600 youth to Alberta Ballet performances through our ticket programs. We will also engage another 1,000 youth (ages 7-17) in eight Alberta communities through free dance programming—many experiencing ballet for the first time.
Each class, performance, and partnership reflects a shared belief: arts participation strengthens individuals, enhances well-being, and builds community. Whether in a theatre, studio, or school gymnasium, dance becomes a shared language of creativity and connection.
Inspiring, connecting, and serving Albertans through dance.
Alberta Ballet Community embodies the organization’s broader mission—to ensure that the excellence seen on stage reaches beyond the spotlight.
As one of Alberta Ballet’s three core divisions, we are building a more connected, inclusive, and inspired province—one dance at a time.
Get to know the team that supports the Alberta Ballet Community.
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Sasha Wilde-Benning holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Dance from The School of Contemporary Dancers in affiliation with The University of Winnipeg (2017). Ms. Wilde has performed professionally with various companies and projects in Manitoba and Alberta such as Nafro Dance Productions, Dancers’ Studio West, Ballet Bodies and Corps Bara Dance Theatre. She has also presented her own work at festivals in Alberta such as Ignite, NextFest and Common Ground Festival. Ms. Wilde is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and facilitating their creative expression through movement; she has taught and choreographed for many dance schools and youth organizations over the past decade, including Alberta Ballet Classes and Alberta Ballet Community Outreach.
Sasha Wilde-Benning holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Dance from The School of Contemporary Dancers in affiliation with The University of Winnipeg (2017). Ms. Wilde has performed professionally with various companies and projects in Manitoba and Alberta such as Nafro Dance Productions, Dancers’ Studio West, Ballet Bodies and Corps Bara Dance Theatre. She has also presented her own work at festivals in Alberta such as Ignite, NextFest and Common Ground Festival. Ms. Wilde is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and facilitating their creative expression through movement; she has taught and choreographed for many dance schools and youth organizations over the past decade, including Alberta Ballet Classes and Alberta Ballet Community Outreach.
Sasha Wilde-Benning holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Dance from The School of Contemporary Dancers in affiliation with The University of Winnipeg (2017). Ms. Wilde has performed professionally with various companies and projects in Manitoba and Alberta such as Nafro Dance Productions, Dancers’ Studio West, Ballet Bodies and Corps Bara Dance Theatre. She has also presented her own work at festivals in Alberta such as Ignite, NextFest and Common Ground Festival. Ms. Wilde is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and facilitating their creative expression through movement; she has taught and choreographed for many dance schools and youth organizations over the past decade, including Alberta Ballet Classes and Alberta Ballet Community Outreach.
Semi is an optimistic and passionate outreach dance educator dedicated to inspiring the next generation through movement and the development of social and life skills.
She brings a strong and diverse background in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Afrobeats, and Dancehall, allowing her to connect with students of all ages and experiences. Committed to ongoing growth, Semi continually expands her training and teaching practice to better support the communities she serves. Her classes focus on creating inclusive, engaging, and welcoming environments where every child feels valued, confident, and encouraged to express themselves.
Based in Edmonton, Semi has led outreach programming with local organizations, using dance as a meaningful tool for connection and empowerment. As part of Alberta Ballet Community’s outreach faculty, she is excited to further develop her teaching approach and make a lasting impact on every student she works with.
Semi is an optimistic and passionate outreach dance educator dedicated to inspiring the next generation through movement and the development of social and life skills.
She brings a strong and diverse background in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Afrobeats, and Dancehall, allowing her to connect with students of all ages and experiences. Committed to ongoing growth, Semi continually expands her training and teaching practice to better support the communities she serves. Her classes focus on creating inclusive, engaging, and welcoming environments where every child feels valued, confident, and encouraged to express themselves.
Based in Edmonton, Semi has led outreach programming with local organizations, using dance as a meaningful tool for connection and empowerment. As part of Alberta Ballet Community’s outreach faculty, she is excited to further develop her teaching approach and make a lasting impact on every student she works with.
Semi is an optimistic and passionate outreach dance educator dedicated to inspiring the next generation through movement and the development of social and life skills.
She brings a strong and diverse background in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Afrobeats, and Dancehall, allowing her to connect with students of all ages and experiences. Committed to ongoing growth, Semi continually expands her training and teaching practice to better support the communities she serves. Her classes focus on creating inclusive, engaging, and welcoming environments where every child feels valued, confident, and encouraged to express themselves.
Based in Edmonton, Semi has led outreach programming with local organizations, using dance as a meaningful tool for connection and empowerment. As part of Alberta Ballet Community’s outreach faculty, she is excited to further develop her teaching approach and make a lasting impact on every student she works with.