Ms Gingras is a graduate of The National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program and holds her Licentiate with the Cecchetti Society of Canada.

In addition to directing the Teacher Training Program, Ms Gingras has taught in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division for over 25 years.

As a choreographer, she has created numerous pieces for the RWB School and the Manitoba Opera. Ms Gingras has also worked with the RWB Company and guest teaches internationally in Japan, the USA and across Canada.