We are thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Antonella Martinelli has joined The Blue Institute Dance Company as our new Company Ballet Teacher!
Antonella’s expertise in ballet is unparalleled, and her presence is already inspiring both our dancers and the entire creative team. With her vast experience and deep passion for the art form, she is bringing an exciting new energy to our training, pushing our technical abilities to new heights while nurturing artistry and precision in every movement.
Antonella Martinelli was born in Santa Fe, Argentina and trained at Canada’s National Ballet School where she was the recipient of the Peter Dwyer Award.
Antonella joined The National Ballet of Canada as a RBC Apprentice in 2007 and became a member of the Corps de Ballet in 2008. Before her retirement in 2022, Antonella has danced the role of Kitty in the North America premiere of Anna Karenina. Her repertoire also includes Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Carmen, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Onegin, Cinderella, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Winter’s Tale, Nijinsky, The Merry Widow, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Seagull, Pinocchio, An Italian Straw Hat, Apollo, Chaconne, The Dream, Marguerite and Armand, Paquita, The Four Seasons, The Four Temperaments, Symphony in C, The Concert, Etudes, Glass Pieces, The Second Detail, Approximate Sonata 2016, Emergence, Cacti, Petite Mort, Paz de la Jolla and Orpheus Alive.
We are truly fortunate to have Antonella’s inspiring energy elevating our dancers’ technique and artistry, and we’re confident her contributions will leave a lasting impression on our company. Here’s to a future filled with grace, precision, and boundless growth!
Stay connected for updates as we continue to flourish and reach new heights! Welcome to the team, Antonella!
We are truly fortunate to have Antonella’s inspiring energy elevating our dancers’ technique and artistry, and we’re confident her contributions will leave a lasting impression on our company. Here’s to a future filled with grace, precision, and boundless growth!
Stay connected for updates as we continue to flourish and reach new heights! Welcome to the team, Antonella!
Madeleine Twyman 