Rising Victoria-raised star never saw the Tchaikovsky classic until he was 20—and now jetés between seven roles
Read MoreA standing O for Frontier’s awe-inspiring visual magic and multiple, moving layers of meaning; plus, an erotically charged Heart Drive and an ever-shifting Cloud Poem
Read MoreFamed Tchaikovsky ballet with added Canadian elements lands in Vancouver from December 13 to 15 and—for the first time—Surrey on November 23 and 24
Read MoreOn the DAWN program, the renowned choreographer reimagines a work whose black-hooded puppeteers embody the unknown
Read MoreCanada’s leading contemporary dance company presents a Pierre Pontvianne premiere, the return of a Dutch choreographic duo, and a large-scale Crystal Pite creation
Read MorePerformers show their choreographic stuff in work that’s by turns fun, idiosyncratic, and moving
Read MoreEvent sees eight new creations entirely choreographed, produced, and performed by eight of the company’s dancers
Read MoreArts administrator comes to the company after 17 years at the Arts Club Theatre Company
Read MoreFounders’ Council member Jane McLennan’s gift gives dancers salary increases and unprecedented 52-week contracts over 10 years
Read MoreSophisticated choreography, with nods to classical roots, drive Medhi Walerski’s Chamber, SWAY, and the new Pieces of Tomorrow
Read MoreMixing strength and fragility, new sculpture made from found objects will feature in season-closing program devoted to choreography by artistic director
Read MoreOut Innerspace Dance Theatre sets fiery work against solar flares, while newcomer Micaela Taylor brings street touches to contemporary style
Read MoreChoreographers Micaela Taylor and Tiffany Tregarthen revel in working with a company that’s hungry for new challenges
Read MoreBallet by Jack Campbell and Antony Knight makes its world premiere at Arts Umbrella
Read MoreShahar Binyamini’s exhilarating and unforgettable 50-dancer BOLERO X caps a top-notch program that showcases a powerhouse corps
Read MoreIsraeli choreographer and Batsheva alumnus Shahar Binyamini grabs the last ticket out to bring Vancouver his epic work set to Ravel’s masterpiece
Read MoreObserve rehearsals, performances, and Q&As on Saturday or register for classes and special events on Sunday
Read MoreWorks by.Stephen Shropshire, Shahar Binyamini, Micaela Taylor, and Out Innerspace are on the roster, as well as a few new Surrey performances
Read MoreWith breathtaking breadth, Johan Inger’s PASSING looks at the traces we leave behind; Roy Assaf’s 20 People pokes fun in fuchsia pink
Read More“For many years now I have been, with great difficulty, trying to answer the questions of journalists about my work”
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