Ballet dancer, dance instructor, art instructor, movement director, writer, dance curator
Evan M. McKie is a ballet dancer in classical and contemporary ballet[1] and an actor-dancer known for interpreting roles from literature.[1] He has served as an honorary advisor to Dance Collection Danse,[2] and is a guest writer and a member of the international advisory board of Dance Magazine.[3]
McKie became a first soloist with Stuttgart Ballet in 1997.[7] The Financial Times described his performance of Onegin was "the sensation of the entire season".[8]
In Stuttgart, under the direction and mentorship of fellow Canadian Reid Anderson, McKie danced in classic ballets, narrative works, and contemporary collaborations.[9]Anthony Dowell coached McKie in the British style in some of his own originated roles.[10]
McKie received critical acclaim while on tour and at home with the company.[11][12][13] He was mentioned in Gary Smith's Top 10 performances of the year list in 2019 for his debut of George Balanchine's Apollo.[14]
McKie did not give performances with the National Ballet from the beginning of Covid-19 in 2020. He left the company in July 2022.[15]
McKie is a contributor and advisory board member for Dance Magazine.[16]