See Ian’s Work / In the Studio

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Human connection.

See the teaching. Hear the communication. Watch the dancers develop.

A curated introduction to Ian’s teaching, coaching and student-development work—from the immediacy of a correction to the results of sustained training.

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Ian Parsons and a ballet student smile at one another beside the studio barre.
Ian Parsons coaching in the studio.

01 / Teaching · Coaching · Student development

Teaching Portfolio Overview

Begin with a cross-section of Ian’s work: active teaching, rehearsal coaching, class material, partnering and student outcomes.

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02 / Canada’s National Ballet School · 2018

In Class with Teacher Training Program Students

A direct introduction to Ian’s teaching voice, physical demonstration and communication in the studio.

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03 / Canada’s National Ballet School · December 2024

Grade 11 Partnering Presentation

An advanced student presentation showing supported adage, coordination and the shared musical and physical demands of partnering.

Parsons / Daumec / Shapilsky

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Further teaching evidence

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