World Premiere | Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe

Cameron Fraser-Monroe is a choreographer, director, and member of the Tla’amin First Nation. Rooted in both classical training and Indigenous dance traditions, Cameron’s practice spans Hoop Dance, Grass Dance — studied under Elder Mollie Bono — and a performance career that has taken him to stages across North America and internationally.

As a choreographer, his commissions include the National Ballet of Canada, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Fall for Dance Festival NYC, among others. Cameron is currently Artist-in-Residence at the National Theatre School of Canada and continues to practice and present Hoop Dance as a living, vital part of his artistic identity.

Last Flower | Out Innerspace

Founded by BC-born artists Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond on unceded Coast Salish land in 2007, Out Innerspace (OIS) is driven by an uncompromising commitment to rigour, ingenuity, and the belief that dance can reflect a world in constant transformation.

With an international touring history spanning over 15 countries, their commissions include works for Netherlands Dance Theatre 2, Göteborg Opera Dance Company, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, and Ballet BC, among others. Through their education program Modus Operandi and Vancouver studio Q7, OIS remains deeply invested in nurturing the next generation of Canadian dance artists.

World Premiere | Michael Garcia

Born in McAllen, Texas, Michael Garcia trained at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts before earning his BFA from The Juilliard School under the direction of Alicia Graf Mack. He has performed with Loni Landon Dance Projects and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and is currently in his fourth season as a company artist at Ballet BC.

Beyond performing, Michael is an active teacher and choreographer, with commissions including Arts Umbrella Dance and four outstanding choreography awards from YAGP. He is passionate about cultivating his practice both in Vancouver and around the world.

What to expect

The Annex project tours schools in Metro Vancouver and throughout BC, bringing contemporary dance repertoire, professional performances, and workshops to student groups and audiences of all ages. In the 2026/27 season, Annex will perform two brand new world premieres from Cameron Fraser-Monroe and Michael Garcia alongside a rework of Last Flower by Out Innerspace which had its world premiere at Ballet BC’s NOW in 2024.

In schools, workshops led by dancers and Ballet BC’s Outreach and Education team will accompany each performance, offering insight into the choreographic process and the career path of a dancer. Students will learn excerpts from the performance and engage in creative dialogue.

Learning outcomes and experiences

• Exposure to diverse professional dance training opportunities
• Opportunity to engage with and learn from professional Ballet BC dancers
• Development of relevant criteria for interpreting and analyzing, and reflecting on dance
• An understanding of the power of collaboration and teamwork in artistic processes
• An understanding of contemporary dance in today’s world and how art remains relevant
• Activation of creativity and innovative thinking
• An understanding of dance as a career path

“The performance connected our school with the larger arts and culture community in Vancouver, and brought us together to share a common experience that helps deepen our learning.”

– Zoe Read, dance educator and Annex participant

If you are an educator interested in Ballet BC Annex, please contact outreach@balletbc.com.

If you are interested in supporting this program, please contact philanthropy@balletbc.com.