The Dance Centre presents the Discover Dance! series
Ballet BC
Thursday April 18, 2019 at 12 noon
Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver
Tickets: $15/$13 students, seniors, children
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Ballet BC brings its distinctive brand of contemporary ballet to the April edition of The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! series. In this exceptional opportunity to see the company’s outstanding dancers up close in an intimate theatre environment, the program will feature excerpts from the current repertoire. The performance will be introduced by Ballet BC’s acclaimed Artistic Director Emily Molnar, and there will be a question-and-answer session for the artists and audience.
Founded in 1986, Ballet BC has been under the leadership of Artistic Director Emily Molnar since 2009. Combining classical integrity with a contemporary sensibility, Ballet BC is a creation-based company of 18 talented dancers from Canada and around the world that is committed to exploration and collaboration in contemporary dance. Solidly grounded in the rigour and artistry of classical ballet, with an emphasis on innovation and the immediacy of the 21st century, the Company presents a distinct and diverse repertoire by the most sought-after Canadian and international contemporary choreographers. Since 2009, the Company has developed a repertoire of more than 45 new works. Ballet BC continues its commitment to perform highly acclaimed productions on regional, national and international tours in addition to its regular performance season in Vancouver and is committed to being a leader in the community through its outreach and professional development activities. Ballet BC actively fosters collaborations that support artists, choreographers and audiences alike, furthering the boundaries of contemporary dance.
2018-2019 Discover Dance! season:
September 20 Thai Dance Company
October 4 Company 605
November 22 Dancers of Damelahamid
March 14 South Asian Arts
April 18 Ballet BC
May 16 Jacky Essombe
The Dance Centre was established in 1986 as a resource centre for dance professionals and the public in British Columbia, and offers a range of activities unparalleled in Canadian dance. The Dance Centre offer programs and resources supporting the professional development of artists, presents public performances and events, manages Scotiabank Dance Centre, one of Canada’s leading dance facilities, and works to promote BC dance.
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