Ballet BC

The North American premiere of Crystal Pite’s ‘Frontier’ is just a week away! ‘Frontier’ explores familiar themes the renowned choreographer has built on over time, including the personification of shadows. “In a few of my creations, I’ve worked with a characterization of the shadow itself; proposing this as an image of anonymity and mystery, and finding a movement language for it,” says Crystal. “The shadow personifies both absence and presence, it is an echo of us, distorted and intangible. It is fixed, finite, yet runs over terrain like water. A shadow does not walk, it slides silently with us in perfect unison, dimensionally translated, effortless and benign.” Be the first to experience a new, reimagined ‘Frontier’ at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre Nov 7/8/9. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gejj3g2F Artists of Ballet BC Video: Marcus Eriksson

Frontier, from Vancouver’s own Crystal Pite, features a cast of 24 dancers including guest artists from Arts Umbrella Dance. The work has been reimagined especially for Ballet BC, and explores dark matter, the personification of shadows, and the unknown. “I want to portray something that cannot be portrayed – something that by its very nature demands that it be unknown. What the audience will see onstage is just an impression of what the unknown looks like, feels like, to me.” - Crystal Pite Tickets from $19: https://lnkd.in/gejj3g2F Artists of Ballet BC Images: Michael Slobodian

We open this evening at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa! It's amazing to be back in this special place, sharing 'Chamber' and 'Silent Tides' by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski, and 'BOLERO X' by Shahar Binyamini, accompanied by the National Arts Centre Orchestra and guest conductor Andrew Crust. Toi toi toi to all the artists including the talented student dancers joining us on stage for BOLERO X. Only a handful of tickets left for tonight and going fast. Friday night is officially sold out! Artists: Rae Srivastava, Kiana Jung Choreography: Shahar Binyamini Image: Noah Asanias

Three extraordinary creations. Twenty otherworldly dancers. One sublime night of magic in motion. One of the most anticipated dance events of the season is almost here. DAWN brings you Crystal Pite's 'Frontier,' reimagined for Ballet BC, a world premiere by Pierre Pontvianne, and Imre and Marne van Opstal's wildly popular 'Heart Drive.' Nov 7/8/9 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. Info and tickets: balletbc.com/DAWN Artists: Kiana Jung, Orlando Harbutt Video: Marcus Eriksson

In August, French choreographer Pierre Pontvianne dove into a creation process with our dancers for a world premiere that will be shared this November at DAWN. The new work, Cloud Poem, was inspired in part by the theme of quietness. "Throughout the process, there were quiet moments where the dancers experimented with movement to music played at a very low volume. Two phenomena emerged for me: the intrinsic musicality within the dancers' bodies—something I find profoundly beautiful and powerful—and the realization that silence in space is incredibly rare." Be among the first to experience Pontvianne's 'Cloud Poem' live at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Nov 7/8/9: balletbc.com/dawn

We're thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2024/25 Ballet BC Dancers of Today scholarship, supported by the Y.P. Heung Foundation. Congratulations, Elizabeth Louie! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX_iiQkT

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Ballet BC is excited to introduce our new Managing Director, Kathy MacKenzie! With more than two decades in the non-profit performing arts sector, including 17 years with Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre Company, Kathy brings a robust blend of strategic leadership and resource development expertise to Ballet BC. “The Board of Directors is delighted to introduce Kathy as Ballet BC’s new Managing Director,” says Bob Armstrong, Chair of the Search Committee. “Known for her forward-thinking approach to leadership and for ensuring organizational sustainability, her appointment promises to strengthen what is already a bright next chapter for the company. Her operational expertise, rooted in many years of commitment at one of Vancouver’s most renowned arts organizations, will enable us to realize key goals for the future.” Kathy officially joins the Ballet BC team on September 3, 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsyjcfvS

Ballet BC is known internationally for the work we bring to the stage, but work we do in the community to connect a wider audience to our art form and our repertoire is equally vital. Throughout the 2023/24 season, initiatives created and executed by Ballet BC's Education and Engagement department led by Heather Myers reached more than 10,000 people in the BC community and beyond 🙌🏽 We are proud to continue to bring contemporary dance workshops and performances to people of all ages that may not otherwise have access. The arts are an essential tool for inspired understanding of ourselves and the world around us which everyone should be able to experience. Read a new post about one season's impact in the community ↙️ https://lnkd.in/g_qqTKuz

Known for being creative, curious, dedicated artists, Ballet BC dancers possess a deep commitment to their art form and an inspired vision for its future. We are thrilled to share with you the exceptional dancers who will perform with Ballet BC in the 2024/25 season! 💣 Congratulations to new full-time company artists Emanuel Dostine, Pei Lun Lai, and Eduardo Jiménez Cabrera, and a warm welcome to Nathan Bear, Imani Frazier, Joziah German, and Kelsey Lewis—our new emerging artists! 👏🏻 We can’t wait for you to meet them and experience their remarkable talent and artistry. Learn more about each of our dancers at the link in bio, and catch them onstage at Take Form Sep 6/7 where they’ll kick off an exciting new season! https://lnkd.in/gP7eVcfw