Join Ballet BC for Program 1, the highly anticipated opening performance of this celebratory 2018/19 season and an evening of riveting works by three renowned choreographers!

Following the success of Romeo + Juliet, Medhi Walerski's Petite Cérémonie returns to entertain audiences. Humorous and thought provoking, this 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."

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."

Closing the program is William Forsythe's ground-breaking Enemy in the Figure. Created in 1989, the work 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. Forsythe continues to galvanize the dance world with his innovative thinking: "if dance only does what we assume it can do, it will expire." Ballet BC is proud to bring this thrilling masterwork to Vancouver.

On November 1, 2, and 3 at 8:00 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

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