Herman Schmerman, 1st Flash and Petite Cérémonie
“The dancers are well-honed for this kind of work, blending their rigorous classical technique with muscular athleticism and a sharp contemporary attitude.”” Georgia Straight
- English
Under the new artistic direction of Emily Molnar, Ballet BC returns to the NAC to present a program of ambitious contemporary ballets from the world’s leading choreographers. Herman Schmerman showcases William Forsythe’s trademark synchronistic style. Performed on pointe, the non-narrative work plays on the extraordinary physicality of ballet partnering and dance itself. 1st Flash, by Jorma Elo, is a highly musical, frenetically-paced piece originally created for Nederlands Dans Theater. Medhi Walerski’s Petite Cérémonie was constructed by asking what ‘life in a box’ meant to company members, and explores restriction as both constraint and opportunity.
Ballet BC's presentation is part of Winterlude, the Capital's winter celebration.
- Choreography Jorma Elo
- Choreography Medhi Walerski
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