Hannah Mae Cruddas
A native of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Hannah Mae completed much of her training at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts School of Dance, and the Leica Hardy School of Dance, before joining Canada’s National Ballet School in high school. While training, she was fortunate to receive various awards and scholarships, many of which were through the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.
Hannah Mae is currently in her 13th season with Ballet Jörgen and has danced in many of Jörgen’s works including Anastasia and Coppélia (in the title roles), Romeo and Juliet (Juliet, Lady Capulet), Swan Lake (Pas de Trois), Cinderella (Stepsister), and created the role of the Lilac Fairy in Jörgen’s Sleeping Beauty. In 2019, the title role of Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® was created for Hannah Mae by Bengt Jörgen, C.M..
Hannah Mae has taught for Ballet Jörgen, Mocean Dance, DAREarts, and numerous dance schools across North and South America. She also acts as an ambassador of community engagement for Ballet Jörgen and Jörgen Dance’s Virtual Dance Studio, and has run outreach programs for the Art Gallery of Ontario, Sick Kids, St. Michael’s Hospital, and more. Hannah Mae is eternally grateful to all the teachers and coaches, past and present, who have helped to shape her dancing life.