Founded in 2002 by Susan Chalmers-Gauvin, CEO, and Artistic Director Igor Dobrovolskiy, Ballet-théâtre atlantique du Canada/ The Atlantic Ballet Theatre Of Canada presents a diverse collection of original full-length narrative ballets and short works which explore contemporary themes within the classical genre.
He began his professional dance career with the State Theatre of Opera and Ballet for Children and Youth in Kyiv, Ukraine.
They have also played many national and international shows touring to United States of America, Germany, France and around Europe.
Dancers who have contributed and choreographed for Intense include: Leigh Alderson, Kyle Davey and Janie Richard.
In 2010, dancer Leigh Alderson created a new work for the company for the Grant Thornton Gala held at the Capitiol Theatre, Moncton, NB.
World Premiere-October 6, 2006, Moncton New Brunswick Music: Francis Poulenc Dramaturge: Sharon Pollock Set: Brian Perchaluk Costume: Paul Daigle Lighting: Denis Lavoie
World Premiere, November 19, 2004 Moncton, New Brunswick Music: F. Dompierre Set and Costume Design: Michael Eagan Lighting: Julia Vandergraaf
Technical Director: Shawn Donellson Production Stage Manager: Yee-Hang Yam Lighting/Electricien: Daniel McIImoyl Dancers: Eldiyar Daniyarov ( 2012–Present ) Leigh Alderson (2010–2013) Kyle Davey (2010–2012) Sergiy Diyanov(2003–Present) Yuriko Diyanova (2003–Present) Anton Lykhanov (2007–2012) Anya Nesvitaylo(2006–Present) Janie Richard (2010–2013) Evelina Sushko(2003–2011) Olena Zakharova (2007–Present) Louis-Philippe Dionne (2005–2012) Samantha Jane Gray (2011–2013) Lucy Lowndes (2011) Brian Gephart(2011–2013)