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Ballet Edmonton Appoints new Chief Executive Officer

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Ballet Edmonton Appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Edmonton, 18 August 2025: The Ballet Edmonton Board of Directors today announced that after an open and competitive process, they have selected Les Sereda as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

“We are truly delighted that Les Sereda will bring his arts leadership to Ballet Edmonton at this pivotal point in the company’s history,” said Board Chair Trudy Callaghan. “Les shares the board’s mindset that our resident, contemporary ballet company is a key contributor to building a vibrant city. ...

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Ballet Edmonton is a contemporary dance ensemble under the artistic direction of Canadian choreographer Kirsten Wicklund. We commission new work from a range of Canadian and international choreographic voices each season to present to the community in Edmonton and across Canada, and each seasonal production is a mixed program format.

We exist to inspire all Albertans through the evolution of ballet told through a contemporary lens and offer accessible ticket pricing so the whole community can join us. Our mainstage season takes place at the beautiful Triffo Theatre in downtown Edmonton inside Allard Hall at MacEwan University.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to ensure we can continue to create and present contemporary ballet in Edmonton. Ballet Edmonton is a registered charitable not-for-profit.