Prima Ballerina

By Sandra Sinclair

Emilienne Chabot received the Silver Academic Award at Sydenham high school’s award ceremony in 2022, in recognition of her impressive 96% grade point average, and for achieving the highest marks in her class. Emilienne (Emi), is also one of 33 dancers from across the nation selected to compete in the prestigious North American Trixie Hardy Dance Academy for scholarship opportunities, in tap dancing, jazz and ballet. She is recognized by her teachers, dance instructors and coaches as a “high-achiever” who exhibits incredible discipline, passion and dedication to her academics and athletics. Emi, is currently teaching at Dance Fitazett most mornings before attending school, and devotes several hours to her school sports teams, club sports and to her personal dance training. Her flourishing fusion of ethereal qualities and presence on stage, combined with her drive for excellence, passion to pursue her goals and resilience to overcome challenges in the face of adversity, will bring endless possibilities for this inspiring Prima Ballerina; to whom indeed, a reverence due. ■