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Ballet BC has been celebrating its 30th anniversary this season as they focused their programming firmly on the future of dance. Program 3 will usher the season out with a bang, presenting work by two audience favourites and a newcomer who is making waves around the world.

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Ballet BC Program 3

Celebrate the spring, the season, and the spirit of dance with these three amazing works:

16+ a room
Choreography: Emily Molnar; Music: Dirk P. Haubrich
Enter 16+ a room. Emily Molnar, Ballet BC’s Artistic Director, has created a dynamic world for 16 dancers set to a driving musical landscape by German composer Dirk Haubrich. Inspired by the writings of Jeannette Winterson and Emily Dickinson, this compelling work displays Molnar’s unique choreographic language through a complex study of time, transition, and stillness, where the space between is as important as the space occupied, where one is left with the feeling of both liberty and disappearance. The Dance Current says, “16+ a room is incredibly seductive… a powerful concentration of artistic vision.”

Bill
Choreography: Sharon Eyal, Gai Behar; Music: Ori Lichtik
Ballet BC is thrilled to work with Tel Aviv-based Sharon Eyal, one of the hottest choreographers today. Former Resident Choreographer of the Batsheva Dance Company and now Artistic Director of her own company, L-E-V, Eyal’s signature style and daring, sensual language requires of dancers an intricate and precise expression of the body. Working with frequent collaborators Gai Behar and Ori Lichtik, in Bill, Eyal combines dance, music, and design into an instantly recognizable whole of raw, unexpected beauty created with equal parts ebb and flow. Premiered by Batsheva Dance Company, Bill showcases Eyal’s trademark shifts from large group to smaller ensemble; which in turn morph into breathtaking solos.

I and I am You
Choreography: Jorma Elo; Music: J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann
Finnish-born choreographer Jorma Elo’s 2011 debut with Ballet BC was met with thunderous applause. So naturally, we invited him back to create this work, first seen in 2013. Featuring Elo’s signature virtuosic vocabulary and lightning-fast musicality interspersed with moments of enormous intimacy and tenderness, I and I am You demonstrates why Elo is one of the most sought-after choreographers today, with commissions by companies the world over. The Georgia Straight described I and I am You as possessing “the warmth and force of some strangely beautiful chinook.”

Program 3 is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre May 12-May 14, 2016 with performances at 8:00pm. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-2787 (855-985-ARTS) or online.

Win Tickets to Ballet BC Program 3

I have a pair of tickets to give away to Ballet BC’s Program 3 on May 13th. Here’s how you can enter to win:

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2016.

Update The winner is Dani!

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42 Comments  —  Comments Are Closed

  1. Jason Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 1:59pm PDT

    Ballet excellent!

  2. Ali Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 3:56pm PDT

    I’ve never been to the ballet. I’d love to win!

  3. Lor Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 4:28pm PDT

    Looks wonderful.

  4. Bonnie Van Durme Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 5:09pm PDT

    It would be a breathtaking experience

  5. bjh Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 7:01pm PDT

    This would be such a treat!

  6. bjh Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 7:01pm PDT

    This would be such a treat!

  7. Amanda Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 7:26pm PDT

    I would love to take my husband to see the ballet performance! It would be a great date night! 🙂

  8. Jenny Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 9:09pm PDT

    I love ballet

  9. Elysha Cohen Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 9:22pm PDT

    I would love to win these tickets. I love Ballet

  10. Stephanie Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 9:33pm PDT

    I love Ballet BC!!

  11. Linda Monday, April 25th, 2016 — 9:42pm PDT

    Love ballet. This looks wonderful.

  12. Jodi Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 — 8:10am PDT

    One of the Best decision I ever made was to take my girls to the Ballet when they were little..they absolutely loved it and still do.
    Would love a chance to win tickets.

  13. Kristy Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 — 1:22pm PDT

    Would love to see BalletBC.

  14. Dee Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 — 3:32pm PDT

    Yes

  15. Luc Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 — 4:13pm PDT

    Great performance to watch!

  16. caitlin Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 — 5:52pm PDT

    I’ve never been to the ballet and I’d love to go!!!

  17. Shirley Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 — 1:16pm PDT

    Thank you!

  18. Samantha Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 — 1:24pm PDT

    Haven’t been to the ballet in years!

  19. Mark Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 — 3:13pm PDT

    Would love to see Program 3. Huge fan of Ballet BC

  20. tracy Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 — 3:16pm PDT

    Would love to see

  21. Carol Thursday, April 28th, 2016 — 9:33am PDT

    Our granddaughter is attending a summer intensive with Ballet BC under Art’s Umbrella. I’d love to come see what this company is all about.

  22. Michelle W Thursday, April 28th, 2016 — 10:16am PDT

    This will be a wonderful performance!

  23. Tara Thursday, April 28th, 2016 — 10:20am PDT

    Looks like a great show!

  24. Kathleen Thursday, April 28th, 2016 — 12:14pm PDT

    this would be amazing!

  25. Kiema Thursday, April 28th, 2016 — 4:18pm PDT

    I’d LOVE to take my daughter to the ballet!!

  26. Evelyn Thursday, April 28th, 2016 — 9:45pm PDT

    Man those ballet dancers are so strong and physically fit! I never realize the strength it demanded until I saw a performance the other year by Ballet BC!

  27. Angela Thursday, April 28th, 2016 — 9:53pm PDT

    What a wonderful opportunity! We’d love to go to the ballet!

  28. Florence Friday, April 29th, 2016 — 11:56am PDT

    Many thanks for bringing us art and harmonies…and all their possibilities! 🙂

  29. Mag Friday, April 29th, 2016 — 12:30pm PDT

    Thanks for the chance.

  30. Jenn Friday, April 29th, 2016 — 3:28pm PDT

    I’d love to take my daughter!

  31. Feng Friday, April 29th, 2016 — 4:59pm PDT

    Would love to see this performance!

  32. Kiri Friday, April 29th, 2016 — 9:50pm PDT

    I love ballet!

  33. Wen Friday, April 29th, 2016 — 11:52pm PDT

    Friday the 13th is the most memorable time for a BC Ballet show!

  34. Eileen Saturday, April 30th, 2016 — 1:05am PDT

    Love the ballet!

  35. Sandra Saturday, April 30th, 2016 — 1:32pm PDT

    Ballet – a wonderful experience of the arts and culture!

  36. Mikayla Saturday, April 30th, 2016 — 1:44pm PDT

    Ballet is breathtaking to watch. I’ve always been inspired to continue with dance after watching these shows. Thanks!

  37. Teresa K Saturday, April 30th, 2016 — 11:38pm PDT

    I’d love to win.

  38. Dee B Sunday, May 1st, 2016 — 10:08am PDT

    Fantastic prize!

  39. Dani Freire Sunday, May 1st, 2016 — 11:35am PDT

    I can’t wait to see this!

  40. Debs Sunday, May 1st, 2016 — 11:47am PDT

    Absolutely loooove ballet!

  41. adam Monday, May 2nd, 2016 — 2:26pm PDT

    great prize

  42. Ariel C Monday, May 2nd, 2016 — 2:27pm PDT

    love ballet

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