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Grand Opening Weekend
May 27 + 28
Grand Opening Weekend
May 27 + 28
Join Ballet BC for an exciting Grand Opening Weekend at our new home at 1286 Cartwright Street on Vancouver’s Granville Island!
On May 27 + 28 2023, Ballet BC is opening its doors to visitors of all ages for two full days of events and activities. Explore and experience the inspiring, newly renovated environment of one of the world’s leading contemporary dance companies while learning about its inner workings.
Be one of the first to take a behind-the-scenes look at our four light-filled dance studios. See our extraordinary company artists in their daily environment, with an opportunity to watch class, rehearsals, and performances. Register for classes ranging from ballet to contemporary to yoga. Plus, hear what it takes to put world-class dance performances on stage, from programming to marketing to wardrobe and production elements like lighting and set design from the experts themselves.
On Saturday May 27, the company invites you to observe a day in the life of a professional dancer.
This is a unique opportunity to view company class featuring Ballet BC artists, get an insider’s look at the rehearsal process, and watch short performances of Ballet BC repertoire in newly renovated studios. Access is first-come, first-served; no pre-registration required.
11:00am – 12:30pm | Ballet BC Company Class
12:45pm – 2:00pm | Open Rehearsals
GARDEN by Medhi Walerski
Bedroom Folk by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Run-through and Q+A
The Statement by Crystal Pite
3:00pm – 4:00pm | Run-through and Q+A
Bedroom Folk by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar
4:00pm – 5:00pm | Run-through and Q+A
GARDEN by Medhi Walerski
5:00pm – 5:30pm | Q+A with Ballet BC team members
On Sunday May 28, join in and dance!
We will be offering participatory classes in ballet and contemporary dance taught by Ballet BC artists and artistic staff, yoga, unique workshops, educational Q&As with team members and dancers, and more.All classes and workshops are intended for students aged 16+ and pre-registration is required. Registration now live.
10:30am – 12:00pm | All-Levels Ballet Class – One spot left!
Instructor TBC
11:00am – 12:30pm | All-Levels Contemporary Class – SOLD OUT
Instructor TBC
11:30am – 12:15pm | Q&A with Costume Designer Kate Burrows
No registration required
1:00pm – 2:30pm | Movement-Based Indigenous Dance Workshop – SOLD OUT
Instructors: Margaret Grenier and Starr Muranko
1:15pm – 2:15pm | All-Levels Yoga Class – Vinyasa Flow – SOLD OUT
Instructor: Laura Soohen
1:30pm – 3:00pm | All-Levels Contemporary Class – SOLD OUT
Instructor: TBC
2:00pm – 2:45pm | Q&A with Stage Manager Linzi Voth and Director of Production Derek Mack
No registration required
3:00pm – 4:00pm | All-Levels Yoga Class – Vinyasa Flow – SOLD OUT
Instructor: Laura Soohen
3:15pm – 4:00pm | Q&A with Ballet BC Company Artists
No registration required
3:30pm – 5:00pm | All-Levels Ballet Class – SOLD OUT
Instructor: TBC
11:00am – 1:00pm | Open Immersion Workshop
Instructor: Heather Myers
Led by Ballet BC Manager of Outreach + Engagement Heather Myers, this in-depth experience offers various entry points for cultivating your own artistic relationship to the company’s vision and values. Specifically designed somatic and creative movement prompts, interpretive drawing, writing and sharing activities invite you to explore creativity and the arts in a supportive group setting. Take-home art supplies provided by Opus Art Supplies.
REGISTER
Ballet BC’s Grand Opening Weekend is open to all and free to attend. Our new facility is located at 1286 Cartwright Street on Granville Island. Here is a map.
Access to events on Saturday May 27 is general admission first-come, first-served.
Registration is required for select Sunday events; sign up here.
