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Repertoire
Spring 2008 season, which celebrated B.C.’s 150th anniversary, included three
world premieres. The highlight of the program was two works by Vancouver
choreographers. Our fourth commission to a Canadian choreographer was Josh
Beamish, former Kelowna resident.
He choreographed the very dynamic “The Red Nocturnal”.
Ballet Kelowna also presented “Etude” by Kay Armstrong. Choreographed in
1949, “Etude” was the critical hit of the 1950 Ballet Festival in Montreal. Also
included; “Flower Festival at Genzano Pas de Deux.” And two new works by
Artistic
Director David LaHay |
Past
Seasons |
February
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April
Kelowna,
Salmon Arm,
Penticton,
100 Mile House, Williams Lake,
Fort Nelson,
Fort St. John,
Dawson Creek,
Grande Praire,
Prince George,
Golden,
Revelstoke, Summerland,
Lake Country, Castlegar,
Trail,
Merritt,
Abbotsford,
North Vancouver,
Vancouver,
Burnaby,
Chilliwack,
Mission. |
Spring Tour 2008
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Repertoire
featured the world premiere of D.A. Hoskins’ new ballet “Affairs of the Heart”.
Hoskins is a recipient of the prestigious Clifford Lee award for
choreography. Music featured violinist Melissa Wilmot with pianist
Roslyn Frantz (Kelowna, Vernon only). The program also included the classical pas de deux
from Don Quixote and the Paquita pas de trios, plus
David LaHay’s,
“Journey Out of Darkness”.
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Fall Tour 2007
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September
-
November
Kelowna,
Salmon Arm,
Penticton,
Lake Country,
Vernon,
Summerland,
Kamloops,
Cranbrook,
Merritt. |
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March
-
April
Kelowna,
Williams Lake,
Prince George,
Fort St. John,
Dawson Creek,
Fort Nelson,
100 Mile House,
Salmon Arm,
Revelstoke,
Golden,
Merritt,
Penticton,
Lake Country,
Chilliwack,
Princeton.
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Spring Tour 2007
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Repertoire
"Butterfly
Affect" is a highly energetic contemporary work Choreographed by Joe Laughlin and
marked
Ballet Kelowna's first collaboration with another dance organization,
Arts Umbrella.
Also on the program the soulful and jazzy “Indigo
Moods” by Toronto choreographer Vicki St. Denys.
One of the great pas de deux from the classical repertoire, "Le
Corsaire",
was also performed. |
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Repertoire
"Exsultate,
Jubilate"
"Dvorak
Dances."
"Star
Crossed",
the balcony pas
de deux from Canadian choreographer Brian Macdonald's "Romeo and Juliet"
"Peasant
Pas
de
Deux"
from the great romantic ballet "Giselle" |
Fall Tour 2006
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September
-
November
Kelowna,
Kamloops,
Salmon Arm,
Penticton,
Oliver,
Vernon,
Quesnel,
Summerland,
Creston,
Cranbrook,
Trail,
Nelson,
Grand Forks,
Osoyoos.
Guest Artists for the Kelowna
and Vernon
performances were:
Alexandra Babbel, Soprano
Arnold Draper, Piano
Melissa Wilmot, Violin
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February
-
April
Kelowna,
Penticton,
100 Mile House,
Williams Lake,
Prince George,
Fort St. John,
Revelstoke,
Golden,
Salmon Arm. |
Spring Tour 2006
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Repertoire
Swan
Lake
Excerpts
Liebeslieder
Waltzes
(world premier)
Journey
Out
Of Darkness
(world premier) |
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Repertoire
“Pas
de Quatre”,
choreography Jules Perrot, music by Cesare Pugni.
The wedding pas de deux from
The
"Sleeping
Beauty"
choreography Marius Petipa, music by Pyotor Tchaikovsky.
"Tangazzow" choreography by Ballet Kelowna Artistic Director
David LaHay
music by Astor Piazolla
"I Remember
You"
choreography Simone
Orlando |
Fall Tour 2005
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September
-
November
Kelowna,
Summerland,
Salmon Arm,
Lake Country,
Penticton,
Golden,
Revelstoke,
Vernon,
Kamloops,
Trail,
Cranbrook,
Nelson. |
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March
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April
Kelowna,
Penticton,
Salmon Arm,
Lake Country,
Ft. St. John,
Dawson Creek,
Nelson,
Osoyoos,
Merritt. |
Spring Tour 2005
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Repertoire
World Premier performance of
"Romanza"
by Artistic Director David LaHay to the wonderful mazurka piano music of
Frederic Chopin.
"Canto
Indio"
by Brian Macdonald, a bravura pas de deux set to the exciting music of
Mexican composer Carlos Chavez
"Eternal
Source
of
Light
Divine"
by David LaHay to the glorious music of Handel.
"In
Stride",
a dynamic contemporary work to the pulse-driven music of Glenn Branca. |
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Press
Clippings:
Penticton Herald – “WONDERFUL DANCE OVER THE WEEKEND”
“an
exciting unit of individual talents”
“These dancers are technically proficient and tackle a variety of
dance styles.The partnering is excellent, transitions
from aerial poses to floor positions and vice
versa, very smooth.”
“…the movements and patterns of the work (Double Quartet) were
compelling…”
“…Ballet Kelowna, who are developing into a real cultural
asset for the Okanagan.”
The Seniors’ Choice – “This will make your spirit soar and let
you feel that you’ve been part of something bigger than yourself.” |
Fall
Tour 2004
Capital
news – “BRAVO, TO BALLET KELOWNA”
“…awe inspiring..” “…the lifts and jumps were a
beauty to behold.”... “totallyspellbinding.”...“Absolutely
brilliant.”
“…an instant and well deserved standing ovation.”
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October
- November
Kelowna,
Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon,
Lake Country,
Summerland,
Penticton.
"Gymnopedies"
by Nesta Toumine to the music of Erik Satie.
The exciting classical pas de deux from
"Don
Quixote"
by Marius Petipa to the music of Leon Minkus.
"Double
Quartet"
by master Canadian choreographer Brian Macdonald to a combined score by
Franz Schubert and Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer.
"Donizetti
Dances"
a world premier by Artistic Director David LaHay to the delightful music
of Gaetano Donizetti. |
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Performances;
Five presentations in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops
Repertoire;
Classical and contemporary including a world premier.
The Nutcracker – performed with The Canadian School of Ballet. |
First
Season - 2003
Founding
Dancers;
Erica Turner, John Beales, Mariline Goodhue, James Gnam,
Daniel Marshalsay, Claire Wardle
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Audience
comments;
“Auspicious Debut”
“Bravo”
“gifted and inspiring”
“the calibre of dancing was great”
“we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves”
“superb performance”
“beautiful choreography” |