CBYE Objectives

1. Provide talented dance students with the chance to appear with professional dancers and musicians in first class theatrical venues.
   
   
2. Educate children in the various forms of art and history. All performances are focused on arts, education and family values. CBYE's production of The Nutcracker is the only one in the world that celebrates Canadian heritage. History is brought to life by utilizing local historical sites in production such as Dundurn Castle, and the Battle of Stoney Creek.
   
   Educational packages are prepared and distributed to all schools who attend the performance. The Festival provides opportunities for Canadians to see and appreciate Canadian artistic achievements.
   
   
3. Encourage talented dancers to pursue careers in professional dance. Several graduates personify the goals of CBYE. After studying at the school they have gone on to study at prestigious professional dance schools in Canada and U.S.A. Dancers have been accepted by schools such as the National Ballet, Royal Winnipeg, Houston Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet.
   
   In 2000, once again recognition was given to a student who had the opportunity to previously receive training from CBYE. The student received a scholarship from a prominent ballet school in Paris which lead to a prestigious award being presented by the Prince of Monaco.
   
   
4. Begin development of a professional ballet company similar to those in cities such as Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Development began 2001.
   
   
5. Bring top quality art to the community at affordable prices and encourage new audiences to experience dance.
   
   
6. Identify and develop opportunities to tour the Company's productions to outlying regions as a way and means of increasing self reliance, enhancing the cultural and economic vitality of dance in various communities and inevitably leading toward a more unified infrastructure among dance studios.
   
   
7. Focus on the well being of children by fostering and nurturing a positive environment where they can explore their own inner potentials and build upon their self esteem.