Happy International Dance Day 2013

Happy International Dance Day! In celebration of this momentous occasion, NAC Dance brings you a message from the 2013 Message Author, Taiwainese choreographer LIN Hwai-min, Founder/Artistic Director of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Incidentally, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan is…

Northern Scene Welcome Ceremony

Celebrating our Planned Giving Donors

On Wednesday, April 17th, the NAC Foundation held its annual Emeritus Luncheon to thank donors who have provided a gift for the future, through a bequest in their will, a gift of life insurance or other planned giving arrangements. Emeritus Circle members and guests enjoyed a NAC Orchestra…

A taste of blues legend Big Mama!

What Makes SMI Unique? SMI faculty share their insight.

In preparation for SMI 2013, we’ve asked three faculty members – Patty Kopec (violin/viola), Grigory Kalinovsky (violin/viola), and Charles (Chip) Hamann (oboe) – to share some advice with students about preparing for the Young Artist Program (YAP), making the most of their time here, and…

Students prepare for the 15th annual Summer Music Institute (SMI)—Part Two

We’ve asked three SMI faculty members – Patty Kopec (violin/viola), Grigory Kalinovsky (violin/viola), and Charles (Chip) Hamann (oboe) – to share some advice with students about preparing for the Young Artist Program (YAP), making the most of their time here, and what makes SMI unique.…

Interview with choreographer Jean Grand-Maître

NAC Dance lovers speak about the 13-14 season

Tulugak means Raven

I have been asked to write a few words about my experiences with Tulugak: Inuit Raven Stories, but I have to warn you, I won't be objective in any part of this missive. I started working at Canada's National Arts Centre last fall. Shortly after my arrival, it was suggested that I might be a…

Students prepare for the 15th annual Summer Music Institute (SMI)—Part One

We’re only a few months away from the 15th annual Summer Music Institute (SMI) at the National Arts Centre! In preparation, we’ve asked three SMI faculty members -- Patty Kopec (violin/viola), Grigory Kalinovsky (violin/viola), and Charles (Chip) Hamann (oboe) --  to share some advice with…

Extravagant! Extreme! Extraordinary! When it comes to Love Lies Bleeding, too much...

By Gerald Morris Alberta Ballet has become known in recent years for creating 'songbook' contemporary ballets dedicated to the life and career of individual singer-songwriters: The Fiddle and The Drum (Joni Mitchell, 2007), Fumbling Towards Ecstacy (Sarah McLachlan, 2011), and…

Get Your Elton On!

Brigitte Haentjens speaks with writer and director Joël Pommerat

Announcing the 2013 laureates of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

The View From In Here