October 2020
Edmonton | ALBERTA BALLET – HANDMAID’S TALE
Alberta Ballet kicks off the 2020/21 season with special guests from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in this stunning adaptation of one of Canada’s most beloved authors. Margaret Atwood imagined a gripping story in the The Handmaid's Tale, and choreographer Lila York preserves the prophetic spirit and human story in her…
Find out more »SHUMKA 60 On Tour
After decades of performances around the globe, the whirlwind returns with its tenth Canadian tour Shumka means whirlwind, a powerful display of artistry, energy and emotion through dance. Sixty years of performance history has shaped the company’s signature dance style. With true respect for their heritage, Shumka continually challenges conventional…
Find out more »SHUMKA 60 On Tour
After decades of performances around the globe, the whirlwind returns with its tenth Canadian tour Shumka means whirlwind, a powerful display of artistry, energy and emotion through dance. Sixty years of performance history has shaped the company’s signature dance style. With true respect for their heritage, Shumka continually challenges conventional…
Find out more »November 2020
Edmonton | ALBERTA BALLET – GISELLE
First staged in 1841 in Paris, Giselle was an overnight success and has perhaps become the most popular ballet from the Romantic Era. A peasant girl falls in love with a nobleman, not knowing he is betrothed to another. When she discovers his betrayal, she is devasted. The deceit brings…
Find out more »December 2020
Edmonton | ALBERTA BALLET – NUTCRACKER
Brighten your holidays and share some magic with your family this Christmas on an adventure you’ll remember for a lifetime! For generations, Canadians have celebrated the holidays with Alberta Ballet on a magical adventure to the Kingdom of Sweets. Fall in love with Klara, The Nutcracker Prince, The Sugar Plum…
Find out more »January 2021
Edmonton | ALBERTA BALLET – ALL OF US
In a desolate and arid world ravished by war and climate change, the last living humans are left to scavenge the charred landscaped of a dead planet in order to survive. The total absence of authority has created a dangerous vacuum within which a battle begins, highlighting the best and…
Find out more »February 2021
Calgary | Alberta Ballet in Hamlet
Founded in 2008 and led by artistic director/choreographer Wang Yuanyuan, the Beijing Dance Theater (BDT) has secured their reign on China’s dance stage with stunning dance productions. Collaborating with renowned directors, composers, and visual artists, BDT is a leader in creating cultural collaborations showcasing China’s best stage artists in unmatched,…
Find out more »Edmonton | Alberta Ballet in Hamlet
Founded in 2008 and led by artistic director/choreographer Wang Yuanyuan, the Beijing Dance Theater (BDT) has secured their reign on China’s dance stage with stunning dance productions. Collaborating with renowned directors, composers, and visual artists, BDT is a leader in creating cultural collaborations showcasing China’s best stage artists in unmatched,…
Find out more »March 2021
Edmonton | Alberta Ballet in Hansel & Gretel
ALBERTA BALLET CONTACT INFO Alberta Ballet Office 141 18 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B8 Phone: 403.245.4222 Edmonton Box Office Phone: 780.428.6839 Tickets Calgary & Edmonton Email: boxoffice@albertaballet.com Ticketing Inquiries For Single Tickets Purchase online at www.albertaballet.com For Subscription Services Phone: 1.800.646.8533 press 2 Email: boxoffice@albertaballet.com For Group Tickets Phone:…
Find out more »May 2021
Edmonton | ALBERTA BALLET – PHI
In what will be his final portrait ballet as Alberta Ballet’s Artistic Director, Jean Grand- Maître explores humanity’s growing addiction to technology in this contemporary sci-fi ballet, inspired by the music of the late great David Bowie. Phi will be conceived by six world-class designers and will feature more than…
Find out more »Edmonton | ALBERTA BALLET – SWAN LAKE
Ending the season on the highest of notes with Swan Lake. A true classic tale of fantasy, love and coming of age, Swan Lake has become synonymous with ballet the world over. Alberta Ballet is proud to present this romantic story to newcomers and veteran ballet fans alike – a…
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