Inspirations

"Our sport becomes not just what we do but an integral symbol on all levels of who we are."

Gloria Averbuch

Testimonials

Chantale, you are so warm and caring that everyone feels completely comfortable sharing with you. You are non-judgmental, understanding, and know when to push and when to back down. You are amazing! We love you! I think that about says it. You truly are an extraordinary person who helps bring out the best in others. I am extremely grateful for this experience. I can't imagine how I would have gotten through without it. It is through your guidance that I know and believe in myself as an artist. It is through the skills, strategies, books, that you have taught/given me that even though I am nervous for my future, I can't wait to explore!

Nicola HenryNicola Henry
Contemporary Dance Artist
2008 Graduate,
The School of Dance

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EDUCATION

2011 University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
PhD (abd) Faculty of Education

2006 University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
M.A. Human Kinetics, Mental Performance

2004 University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
B.A. Honours Psychology, major Kinesiology & Applied Health

1997 The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Manitoba, Canada
Diploma Teacher's Course

GRANTS & DISTINCTIONS

2006-2009 Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC),
$105,000.00; Canada. Graduate Scholarship Program recipient, Doctoral level.
2005-2006 Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC),
$17,500.00; Canada. Graduate Scholarship Program recipient, Masters level.

EXPERIENCE (highlights)

University Part-time Professor (Winter, 2011)

  • Mental Performance for the Arts (4000 University course, including MUS4301C)
  • The University of Ottawa's Faculty of Arts
  • Departments of theatre, music, and visual arts

Dance of Life (Sept 2010-Present)

  • Ottawa's The School of Dance's Dance for Life programs
  • Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport's Healthy Communities Fund Grant ($50,000)
  • Description: Explores health, wellness, nutrition, & body image in/through the arts

RESEARCH & ASSISTANTSHIPS

2009 Department of National Defense, Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis (DGMPRA)
2006-2008 University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education
2004-2006 University of Ottawa, School of Human Kinetics
2005 University of Ottawa, Institute of Women's Studies
2003-2004 University of Winnipeg, Psychology & Kinesiology Department

DANCE & THE PERFORMING ARTS

Professionally trained ballet dancer and teacher with over 18 years of experience in diverse roles & responsibilities including Artistic Director, Teacher, Choreographer, and Performer. Studied in a Professional setting, worked in both the private and in the non-profit sector in the arts.

TRAINING & ACCREDITATIONS

2003
Associate Diploma		 Cecchetti Society of Canada
Ballet Division, Full National Registration
1997
Diploma		 The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Professional Division
Teachers' Course Graduate
1997
Associateship		 Cecchetti Society of Canada
Ballet Division

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

1998-2004
Artistic Director & Dance teacher		 Stoney Brook Dance Company (SBDC)
1992-2001
Dance Teacher		 Studio One School of Performing Arts
1993
Dance Teacher		 The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School (RWB)

PERFORMING EXPERIENCES

Continually sought out as many performing experiences as available in Winnipeg, MB, in diverse performing contexts. This diversity of performing contexts has greatly enriched & informed my evolving research & consulting practice in sport & mental performance with artists and athletes alike.

FILM

2005 The Big White (Artisan Pictures)
2004 Shall We Dance? (Miramax)
2002 Parts (Independent)

TELEVISION

2010Bank of Canada (commercial) (InMotion DVS Inc.)
2007Like Mother, Like Daughter (Lance Entertainment & Sound Venture)
2007Demons in her Past (Lance Entertainment & Sound Venture Productions)
2004A Bear Called Winnie (CBS)
2004The Shields Stories (W Network)
2004The Murdoch Mysteries (Bravo)
2004The Winning Season (TNT)
2003A George Lopez Christmas Movie (ABC)
2003Defending our kids: The Julie Posey story (Lifetime)
2003Behind the cameras: Three's Company (NBC)
2003The crooked E (CBS)
2002Hell on heels: The battle for Mary Key (CBS)

STAGE

2003All that Jazz (Chicago, Stoney Brook Dance Company, Steinbach, Manitoba)
1999The Merry Widow (Character Dancer) (Winnipeg Mennonite Theatre)
1993UNICEF 50th Anniversary Gala with Roger Moore, Winnipeg, Manitoba

SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT

1999Pan Am Games Opening/Closing Ceremonies (Assistant Choreographer, dancer)
1997CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Blue Lighting Dance team
1995-1998IBA Winnipeg Cyclone Basketball's Dance team (Sideline Captain, dancer)
1994-1996NL Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball's Storm Dance and promotions team

MUSIC VIDEO

2001Shaw's Claim You

INDUSTRIALS

2004Culture Shock Dance Company, Ottawa, Ontario