Ballet BC’s 2018/19 season opens with Program 1, an evening of three riveting works. Following the success of Romeo + Juliet, Medhi Walerski‘s favourite, Petite Cérémonie returns; Artistic Director Emily Molnar premieres a new work infusing her driving choreographic style with the music of Jimi Hendrix; and the program closes with the Canadian premiere of William Forsythe‘s ground-breaking Enemy in the Figure. (See description of works below.)
At the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver.
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Click here to buy limited balcony seats now using the offer code: SIMONS. (For more information on the Simons Community Balcony program, see below.)
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“It’s exhilarating to see the confidence with which Vancouver-based Ballet British Columbia takes the stage.”
–The Guardian
Petite Cérémonie, Choreography by Medhi Walerski
Humorous and thought provoking, Petite Cérémonie is a dazzling showcase of movement and ideas that features the talents of our company of artists. Commissioned for Ballet BC in 2011, Walerski creates a sensitive and episodic dialogue about relationships inspired by the concept of ‘life in a box.’ He is known for creations that are “out of this world…a dreamlike experience.”
New Work – World Premiere – Choreography by Emily Molnar
To celebrate her 10th season as Artistic Director, Emily Molnar collaborates with the artists of Ballet BC to create a daring yet intimate landscape that brings her signature expressive style in conversation with the rhythm of the blues. With each of her new works there lies a boldness in craft and a deep sense of connection between the idea and the artist: “The choreographic process continues to enthrall and humble me with each and every attempt.”
Enemy in the Figure – Canadian Premiere – Choreography by William Forsythe
William Forsythe continues to galvanize the dance world with his innovative thinking: “if dance only does what we assume it can do, it will expire.” Created in 1989, Enemy in the Figure pushed 20th century contemporary ballet to new extremes. A dynamic theatrical display, chaos edges on the unknown as shadow images unexpectedly emerge against the driving score by long-time collaborator, Dutch composer Thom Willems. Ballet BC is proud to bring this thrilling masterwork to Vancouver.
See Ballet BC performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for as little as $24.50 with Simons Community Balcony Tickets or RUSH tickets!
RUSH tickets are no longer restricted to Students:
Individual tickets are $25 each + $9.50 (City of Vancouver and Ticketmaster fees), for a total of $34.50.
There are two methods you can use to order rush tickets.
Tickets can be purchased at the QE Theatre box office or online with offer code [RUSH]. The offer is only available between 6-7 pm on the night of the performance, and for seats in section D (which includes: right and left orchestra, lower centre balcony, upper left and right dress circle).
Ballet BC is thrilled to have Simons continue to make the arts affordable and accessible to all. Due to their generous support, tickets priced at $15 + $9.50 (City of Vancouver and Ticketmaster fees), for a total of $24.50 for the Simons Community Balcony.
“Arts appreciation is part of who we are as an organization and we are extremely excited to help Ballet BC make its performances accessible to everyone.”