Laura Gillard
Laura began her ballet training while living in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where she trained at various local studios till 2009. She began to enrich her dance experience by attending summer ballet intensives at Edmonton Dance Centre and then went on to spend her summers at The Banff Centre and Okanogan Summer Dance Intensive. She has spent time attending various drop in classes and master classes to expand her repertoire, including Broadway Dance located in New York and classes with Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Toronto National Ballet and Ballet Jorgen Canada. Laura has completed her Advance Foundation Examination in RAD as well as her Grade 8 Tap Examination in Al Gilbert. Last season, she enjoyed the experience of partaking as a member of the board of MOD Contemporary Dance, as the Finance Executive. She is in her 4th and final year of her Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. This will be Laura's third season with MOD Contemporary Dance.