Ms. Crystal Clackett began studying ballet and tap, completing RAD (England) and BATD (Scotland) examinations under the tutelage of Ms. Florence Abel in Chatham, Ontario, at the young age of four. She continued her examinations and training in London, Ontario, after her family moved to the London area a few years later. Crystal’s
professional journey began at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, after she was accepted into their full-time professional program, at the age of 15 until graduating.
In addition to her year-round studies both during and following her time at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, Crystal also spent many of her summer months attending numerous professional schools which also contributed to her training and received offers from The Alberta Ballet School, Okanagan Summer Dance Intensive, Ballet Jorgen Canada Summer Intensive, Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet in New
York, Boston Ballet School, and The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School (Company Aspirant Program).
In her graduating year, Crystal was invited to compete in both classical and contemporary categories in the Vancliffen Arts International Ballet Competition, and was the recipient of a scholarship, which was awarded in Bergamo, Italy. Shortly after, she returned to Bergamo to perform with the Pavlova International Ballet Company as a company dancer and with local operas, performance highlights include: Corsair (IX Grand Gala Bergamo); La Gioconda, and Don Gaetano (Bergamo Musica Opera Ensemble); Cosi Fan Tutte and Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (Associazone Amici Della Lirica); and contemporary piece, Four Seasons, which aired on television. Upon her return to Canada, she kept up her vaganova technique at the Academy of Ballet and Jazz, School of Canadian Ballet Theatre. She also performed with the Toronto International Ballet Theatre as a soloist and corps dancer in their Nutcracker performances in Toronto, before beginning her adventure in teaching closer to her hometown in London, Ontario.
Crystal holds a strong classical background in RAD, BATD, Cecchetti, and Vaganova methods, as well as Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz, and has been a passionate educator in the dance community for over the past decade. She is thrilled to be returning as a Choreographer for another season of Dancing With the Stars of 911 to support an incredible cause!
professional journey began at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, after she was accepted into their full-time professional program, at the age of 15 until graduating.
In addition to her year-round studies both during and following her time at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, Crystal also spent many of her summer months attending numerous professional schools which also contributed to her training and received offers from The Alberta Ballet School, Okanagan Summer Dance Intensive, Ballet Jorgen Canada Summer Intensive, Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet in New
York, Boston Ballet School, and The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School (Company Aspirant Program).
In her graduating year, Crystal was invited to compete in both classical and contemporary categories in the Vancliffen Arts International Ballet Competition, and was the recipient of a scholarship, which was awarded in Bergamo, Italy. Shortly after, she returned to Bergamo to perform with the Pavlova International Ballet Company as a company dancer and with local operas, performance highlights include: Corsair (IX Grand Gala Bergamo); La Gioconda, and Don Gaetano (Bergamo Musica Opera Ensemble); Cosi Fan Tutte and Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (Associazone Amici Della Lirica); and contemporary piece, Four Seasons, which aired on television. Upon her return to Canada, she kept up her vaganova technique at the Academy of Ballet and Jazz, School of Canadian Ballet Theatre. She also performed with the Toronto International Ballet Theatre as a soloist and corps dancer in their Nutcracker performances in Toronto, before beginning her adventure in teaching closer to her hometown in London, Ontario.
Crystal holds a strong classical background in RAD, BATD, Cecchetti, and Vaganova methods, as well as Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz, and has been a passionate educator in the dance community for over the past decade. She is thrilled to be returning as a Choreographer for another season of Dancing With the Stars of 911 to support an incredible cause!
