Susan Chalmers-Gauvin, O.N.B., M.S.M.
Igor Dobrovolskiy, M.S.M.
Moncton, New Brunswick
Founders of Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada, Susan Chalmers-Gauvin and Igor Dobrovolskiy have helped to foster the development and innovation of ballet in Atlantic Canada, in addition to supporting emerging talent. The company has raised the profile of Canadian ballet abroad, while here at home, its stage performances have been created to initiate broad community dialogue on such issues as violence against women, diversity and social inclusion.