"I am exploring the poetry of sheer energy and encounters with risk, elevation and virtuosity, which cannot otherwise be achieved. I ask each dancer to channel this energy with extreme intention and specificity. Come, witness Ballet reimagined with the dancers of Ballet Edmonton. "
Kirsten Wickland
Artistic Director, Ballet Edmonton
A Triple Bill Evening of Innovative Contemporary Ballet
Step into an electrifying evening of dance featuring the 10 Dancer Ensemble of Ballet Edmonton in three bold new works by Canadian rising star choreographers Kirsten Wicklund, Ethan Colangelo, and Béatrice Larrivée. This triple bill offers a powerful blend of physical risk, emotional depth, and choreographic innovation, showcasing the future of contemporary ballet in Canada.
Each artist brings a distinct choreographic voice to the stage. Wicklund’s work pulses with urgency and intuition, blending virtuosic ballet technique with raw contemporary energy. Colangelo, growing in international acclaim and known for a visceral movement language, offers a work that is both poetic and explosively physical. Larrivée draws from her Canadian roots combined with her time with Batsheva Dance Company to craft a piece delving into instinct, intensity, and groove.
All three creations feature original sound design elements, expanding the sensory experience and deepening the atmosphere of each world. Expect powerful human architecture, immersive soundscapes, and movement that redefines what ballet can be.
This evening is a celebration of risk-taking, innovation, and the next wave of Canadian choreographic excellence. Whether you are a dance lover or a curious newcomer, this program promises an unforgettable journey into the edge of contemporary performance.
Come witness ballet reimagined with the dancers of Ballet Edmonton.
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Credits:
Night Breath
- Choreography: Ethan Colangelo
- Lighting Design: Dorrie Deutschendorf
- Composer: Ben Waters
- Performers: Full Company
Hush, hush.
- Choreography: Kirsten Wicklund
- Creative Associate/Dramaturg: Peter Smida
- Recordings by: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tõnu Kaljuste, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Håkan Hardenberger, Gothenburg Symphony, Neeme Järvi, Christoph Maria Moosmann, Benjamin Saunders, Leeds Cathedral Choir, Thomas Leech
- Composer: Arvo Pärt
- Sound Design: Niharika Senapati
- Lighting Design: Dorrie Deutschendorf
- Performers: Full Company
String Theory
- Choreography: Béatrice Larrivée
- Music: TBD
- Lighting Design: TBD
- Performers: Full Company
BALLET EDMONTON TEAM:
Gabrielle Barboux, Chloe Bennett, Nevan Boyden, Paula Cobo Botello, Fiona Dorr, Nolan Fahey, Michaella Ho, Devon McLean, Diego Ramalho, Ben Waters
Staff
- CEO: Les Sereda
- Artistic Director: Kirsten Wicklund
- Rehearsal Director / Artistic Associate: Peter Smida
- Operations Associate: Rainier Pearl-Styles
- Head of Production: Trent Crosby
- Stage Manager: Kim Creller
- Guest Teachers & Rehearsal Directors: Lin Snelling, Fernando Magadan, Jill Henis
- Wardrobe Coordinator: Natasha Bennett
Ballet Edmonton Board of Directors
- The Ballet Edmonton Society is a not-for-profit organization with charitable status governed by an elected board of directors.
- Chair: Trudy Callaghan
- Vice-Chair: Marnie Kiel
- Treasurer: Jennifer King
- Secretary: Christine Myatt
- Directors at-large: Alifeyah Gulamhusein, Allison Rudzitis
Funded by: Canada Council for the Arts, Edmonton Arts Council, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, City of Edmonton, Government of Alberta, PrairiesCan