Ballet Edmonton is a contemporary dance ensemble in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 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 work to inspire all Albertans through the evolution of ballet told through a contemporary lens and encourage the whole community can join us.
Ballet Edmonton’s dancers are a team of collaborative, creatively driven and curious artists with a devotion to dance and its possibilities. We celebrate individuality in tandem with the profound energy of an ensemble and use this as a vehicle to make an impact on our audiences. These artists come from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, coming together every day to interpret and honour the voice of each maker who we welcome into our space.
Les Sereda is a Canadian arts leader and creative producer with over two decades of experience at the intersection of dance, film and immersive media. He is the CEO of Ballet Edmonton, where he is guiding the company into an ambitious new era of creation, national touring and audience growth.
Les previously served as the Artistic Director of the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, one of Canada’s most celebrated cultural institutions. During his tenure, he oversaw major productions, expanded the company’s creative profile and championed projects that strengthened Shumka’s national and international presence.
Over the course of his career, Les has developed a reputation for building major creative projects from the ground up, from full-length ballet commissions and international touring productions to multi-year video campaigns. He has collaborated with leading organizations such as the National Ballet of Ukraine, Alberta Ballet, and Princeton Entertainment Group as well as partners across Europe and North America.
Diego Ramalho is a Brazilian born choreographer, performer, and Artistic Director of Ballet Edmonton. Since joining the company in 2018, he has played a key role in its artistic evolution, contributing both as a dancer and as a choreographic voice.
His original works include Valei-Me (2021), which toured nationally and was presented at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, as well as Misericordiae (2019), ’Til Leaves Fall (2022), and Indelible Stain (2026). His choreography is recognized for its physicality, musicality, and contemporary sensibility.
Originally trained in Brazil with roots in breakdance and Capoeira, Diego brings a dynamic and collaborative approach to creation. His artistic voice has been shaped through collaborations with a wide range of established and emerging choreographers, helping to define a practice that is both grounded and exploratory.
As Artistic Director, Diego is committed to fostering a creative environment where artists are supported and challenged, while continuing to expand Ballet Edmonton’s presence locally and nationally. His leadership reflects a belief in the power of contemporary ballet to connect with audiences and build community through shared experience.
Les Sereda
Trent Crosby
Natasha Bennett
Trudy Callaghan
Marnie Kiel
Christine Myatt
Jennifer Clermont
Anne-Marie Lambert
Neil Gibson
Allison Rudzitis
