Ballet BC
601 Smithe Street V6B 1R2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

We're accepting video auditions! Full details and registration: bit.ly/2NWF9Oo We are looking for Full Time and Emerging Artists to join us for the 2021/22 season. Apply via the registration form on our website and don't forget a link to a video including the following: ballet technique, a contemporary solo, improvisation, and partnering. UPDATE: Deadline for video submissions is January 31, 2021, at 6pm PST.... Let us know in the comments if we'll see you online! -- Artists: Zenon Zubyk and Kirsten Wicklund Image: Michael Slobodian

We are devastated to hear about the loss of Jacob's Pillow's Doris Duke Theatre. Jacob's Pillow is a true gem and we are proud to have performed at their festival three times, most recently last summer. All of our hearts at Ballet BC are reaching out to our family at Jacob’s Pillow, and send them our support during this difficult time. They will rebuild, and we are with them every step of the way! -- Cover Image: Christopher Duggan Dance Photos

Meet our Emerging Artists in the second part of our Q&A series. Read the full interview: bit.ly/sarah-jacob We're thrilled to introduce you to two of our new Emerging Artists! Sarah Pippin and Jacob Williams share their experiences since they joined the Ballet BC team in October. "[I'm] so grateful I am able to be doing this, and able to be in a profession where I get to connect with other people." Sarah Pippin... "There's something so valuable in someone who's so invested in the things that they're bringing forth into the room. You are more than enough." Jacob Williams -- Artists: Sarah Pippin, Jacob Williams Images: Michael Slobodian Sponsored by ZLC Financial

Re-space: a collaboration between Ballet BC, The Polygon Gallery, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Limited capacity - enter the ticket lottery: bit.ly/bbc20_21 Re-Space will debut at The Polygon Gallery on November 20th and 21st. Accompanied by Belgian composer Adrien Cronet and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Cellist Henry Shapard, Ballet BC’s dancers will present an intimate yet physically distanced dance experience inspired by the idea of human connection, choreo...graphed by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski and the Artists of the company. Re-space November 20 at 9:00pm November 21 at 6:00pm, and 9:00pm -- Artist: Dex van ter Meij Image: Michael Slobodian -- *Ballet BC, The Polygon Gallery and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All special events at The Polygon Gallery are planned in accordance with the Provincial Health Officer’s most recent order on Gatherings & Events including capacity restrictions, social distancing, mandatory mask wearing and sanitization of high frequency touch points. The health and safety of performers, staff and attendees of this event is our top priority. The Polygon’s complete covid safety plan is available upon request.

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"I hope that through all of this hardship, you still cling to Ballet BC and all the wonder, amazement, joy and depth that we can and will bring you during this period and beyond. Dance is bigger than mere steps, it’s the community it builds and the curiosity it cultivates that makes the world a better place." Brandon Lee Alley, Company Dancer The role of art and how it shapes our world is ever present. You can support our dancers and their work in the studio by making a dona...tion towards our matching campaign today. Two generous donors have stepped forward to match, dollar for dollar, all gifts contributed to Ballet BC by December 31, up to $100,000. Help us reach our goal and consider making a contribution so that together, we can embrace the challenge of adaptation and push the boundaries of dance. Give today to double your impact! bit.ly/2Dq6Itg -- Artist: Brandon Lee Alley Image: Michael Slobodian See more

Last chance! Enter the Re-space ticket lottery before it closes tomorrow at 5pm PST. bit.ly/bbc20_21 Due to limited capacity, Re-space tickets are available by lottery. Ballet BC’s dancers will present an intimate yet physically distanced dance experience inspired by the idea of human connection in collaboration with the The Polygon Gallery and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Re-space... November 20 at 9:00pm November 21 at 6:00pm, and 9:00pm -- Artist: Zenon Zubyk Image: Michael Slobodian -- *Ballet BC, The Polygon Gallery and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All special events at The Polygon Gallery are planned in accordance with the Provincial Health Officer’s most recent order on Gatherings & Events including capacity restrictions, social distancing, mandatory mask wearing and sanitization of high frequency touch points. The health and safety of performers, staff and attendees of this event is our top priority. The Polygon’s complete covid safety plan is available upon request. See more

My goal is to immerse the audience in the experience of the dance and the dancers, Kevin John Fitzgerald tells Stir. I love the pure, raw energy of movement,... he says. When I see a dancer moving and I connect to their movements, it feels like I am moving through them in a way. Fitzgerald is the new filmmaker in residence for Ballet BC--a first as the organization adapts to the pandemic era. Read more in Stir. https://www.createastir.ca//balletbc-filmmaker-in-residence Ballet BC See more

Your first look at 'Re-space' has arrived! While our performances at The Polygon Gallery have been postponed, we wanted to give you a taste of what's to come. We hope you enjoy! Re-space... a collaboration with The Polygon Gallery and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra -- Choreography: Medhi Walerski and the Artists of Ballet BC Music: New Composition by Adrien Cronet Video: Kevin Fitzgerald, Hip Hop Films -- *All video footage for this teaser video was filmed prior to the new restrictions put in place by British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer. Any dancers shown within 6 feet of each other were within the same social bubble at the time. See more

Due to an incredibly positive response, our Artist in Residence works are now available to stream for an extra week! Watch them before Thursday, November 5 at 11:59pm PDT: bit.ly/bccdair -- Artist: Rena Narumi Image: Peter Smida

Ballet BC, The Polygon Gallery, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra have made the difficult decision to postpone Re-space to a later date, due to the recent announcement of new restrictions from the Provincial Health Officer. While we are incredibly excited for you to see what we have created together, the health and safety of our patrons, as well as the artists and staff involved, is of utmost importance. We look forward to presenting this collaboration in the near future. The ...past few weeks, as we have moved into the final stage of creation for this site-specific world premiere, have proven to us once again that collaboration is at the heart of live performance. We know you miss the live arts as much as we do! We look forward to welcoming our audiences back into direct relationship with our work as soon as we are safely able to do so. Stay tuned for more updates... we'll be sharing something special later this week! -- Artist: Kiana Jung Image: Michael Slobodian

Last chance to stream our BC Culture Days | Fête de la culture digital presentation! Featuring three new works by Artists in Residence Alexis Fletcher and Peter Smida. This stream is only available from 2pm until 10pm PDT tonight so watch it today! bit.ly/bccdair -- Artist: Alexis Fletcher Image: Peter Smida and Sylvain Senez --... Artist: Kiana Jung Image: Cindi Wicklund -- Artist: Rena Narumi Image: Peter Smida See more

We're presenting three new works from our Artists in Residence Alexis Fletcher and Peter Smida for BC Culture Days | Fête de la culture! Available to stream from 2-10pm PDT Oct 22 and 23 at bit.ly/bccdair -- Artist: Rena Narumi Image: Peter Smida --... Artist: Alexis Fletcher Image: Peter Smida and Sylvain Senez -- Artist: Kiana Jung Image: Cindi Wicklund See more

Still images of the three works we're streaming for BC Culture Days | Fête de la culture! See trailers and pre-register here: bit.ly/bbcculturedays2020 -- "A sonnet (and overcoming its implications)" is a movement-based film by Peter Smida in response to Shakespeare’s sonnet #139, heavily influenced by 60s cinema. Artist: Rena Narumi Image: Peter Smida... -- "until" is an intimate, work-in-progress viewing of excerpts from Alexis Fletcher's new solo work, exploring themes of memory, dreamscapes, and reflections on loss. Artist: Alexis Fletcher Image: Peter Smida and Sylvain Senez -- "Initial response and reconfiguration" is a duet for one dancer and one musician choreographed and filmed by Peter Smida in collaboration with composer Kimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi. Artist: Kiana Jung Image: Cindi Wicklund See more

Today we are announcing our new interview series, "5 Questions With...", sponsored by ZLC Financial! This ten-part series will introduce you to the Ballet BC team, letting you get to know us on a deeper level. Today, we kick things off with Artistic Director Medhi Walerski! "It's a great time to learn, and to dream a little, and to imagine where the company could go, and to start laying that foundation now." Medhi Walerski, Artistic Director... Many thanks to ZLC Financial! Read the full interview: bit.ly/5QMedhi -- Artist: Medhi Walerski Image: Four Eyes Portraits

We are very thrilled to announce our participation in BC Culture Days | Fête de la culture once again this season! Join us on October 22 and 23 as we present a number of special digital works from our Artists in Residence, Alexis Fletcher and Peter Smida! Learn about the works, watch trailers, and pre-register for these unique events here: bit.ly/bbcculturedays2020, and STAY TUNED as we share more details leading up to the events! -- Artist: Alexis Fletcher... Image: Michael Slobodian See more

Our artists are in their final week of prep classes, heading into their official return to rehearsals next week! Curious about what to expect for our 2020/21 Season? Check out the latest at bit.ly/bbc20_21 -- Artist: Parker Finley Image: Michael Slobodian

"In these times, the collective desire to create and connect with our Vancouver community is more significant than ever. Due to the pandemic, we have had to reimagine what this season will look like, and are excited to share some of those details with you today." Medhi Walerski, Artistic Director See what's coming! bit.ly/bbc20_21 --... Artist: Miriam Gittens. Image: Michael Slobodian. See more

Thank you to the newly launched arts & culture hub Stir Vancouver, for the support! We're excited to be sharing more with you very soon.

Curious how classical ballet technique plays a role in our contemporary approach to dance? Check out this article from Dance Magazine. https://www.dancemagazine.com/dance-company-class-264757192

Today we are thrilled to announce our 2020/21 Company Artists, iincluding two former company members, Brandon Lee Alley and Livona Ellis, as well as new guest artist, Rena Narumi! Read about them on our blog and see who else is returning: bit.ly/artists202021 -- Ballet BC dancer Brandon Lee Alley. Photo by Philip Jarmain.... Ballet BC dancer Livona Ellis. Photo by Andi McLeish. Guest Artist Rena Narumi. Photo by Wayne A. Hoecherl. See more