2024-25 Season
Celebrating 85 Years
From exciting new works to celebrated classics, our 85th season fuses tradition and innovation in a spectacular display of artistic storytelling.
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Don’t miss your chance to see some of the finest storytelling in the Prairies through outstanding dance in this season’s performances.
March 6-9, 2025
Jekyll & Hyde
Lose yourself in the Canadian premiere of a menacing new story ballet based on the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. An exploration of duality and the interplay of good and evil within oneself unfolds as a fever dream on stage. Upstanding doctor Henry Jekyll is tormented by the twisted desires of his alter ego, Edward Hyde, and succumbs to temptation and self-destruction as he unleashes the darkest parts of himself upon London. His reality soon becomes stranger than fiction as his two personas fight for control. This dramatic depiction of human psychosis is told through Val Caniparoli’s signature choreographic lens and features music from renowned composer Frédéric Chopin and more.
May 1-4, 2025
Bolero & Other Works
A dynamic mixed-repertoire program highlighting the history and versatile talents of the RWB. Mark Godden’s Angels in the Architecture, set to Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, celebrates the spirit and creativity of the Shakers by infusing a balletic foundation with gestural movements and symbolic props. Bolero, an abstract contemporary work influenced by Maurice Ravel’s titular composition, pays homage to choreographer Stephan Azulay’s upbringing by incorporating stylistic attributes from farruca, a subset of flamenco. Itzik Galili’s electrifying Hikarizatto is a rhythmic journey of off-balance, hyper-kinetic movements and kaleidoscopic kicks that serves as a testament to the authenticity and vitality of dance.
May 22-24, 2025
Spotlight
Witness the magic of dance as the talented students in our Professional Division’s Ballet Academic Program (BAP) take centre stage for a transcendent year-end performance that showcases highlights from timeless classical masterpieces and unveils breathtaking new works. These performances feature the graduating class’s emerging artists as well as the entire BAP student body. Join us as our student artists demonstrate their dedication with every step, reflecting years of hard work and artistic exploration.
June 4-6, 2025
On the Edge
On the Edge is a celebration of the passion, talent, and commitment that propel the rising stars in the Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program towards exciting careers on stage. These captivating performances thrillingly weave together classical compositions and cutting-edge contemporary pieces, including some world premieres by guest choreographers and up-and-coming creators within the program, to showcase the versatility and profound artistry of the next generation of dancers.
manitoba’s holiday favourite
Nutcracker
Embark on a whimsical adventure brimming with nostalgia and uniquely Canadian charm that ignites at the strike of midnight when Clara’s enchanted nutcracker springs to life under a moonlit sky. From a captivating clash with the mischievous Mouse King to the resplendent realm of the Sugar Plum Fairy, this production captivates with its unique blend of prairie flair and timeless allure.
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