The National Ballet of Canada returns to Harbourfront Centre in August with Sharing the Stage, free outdoor performances on the Concert Stage as well as free dance classes and interactive conversations.
Guest companies Holla Jazz, Rock Bottom Movement, Samantha Sutherland and Tanveer Alam will participate as part of the Creation Residencies programme. Based in the Toronto dance community and representing a wide range of styles, the guest companies will share the stage with dancers from The National Ballet of Canada for outdoor performances under the stars on the Concert Stage.
Schedule:
Outdoor Performances by The National Ballet of Canada With Guest Companies
August 16 – 20, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Concert Stage, Harbourfront Centre
Programme A, August 16, 18, 20 at 8:00 pm
Chroma Excerpt 1 and 2 Performed by the National Ballet
Margarita Excerpt Performed by Holla Jazz
4 for 5 by Natasha Powell Performed by the National Ballet
Swan Lake Act II Pas de Deux Performed by the National Ballet
Haazri Performed by Tanveer Alam
After the Rain Performed by the National Ballet
Programme B, August 17, 19 at 8:00 pm
Chroma Excerpt 1 and 2 Performed by the National Ballet
as seen from before by Ethan Colangelo Performed by the National Ballet
kaqwiⱡȼi Performed by Samantha Sutherland
Swan Lake Act II Pas de Deux Performed by the National Ballet
DINO Performed by Rock Bottom Movement
Music Performed by The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra and Guest Musicians
Show + Tell
August 16 – 20, 2022, 7:00 pm
Concert Stage, Harbourfront Centre
Show + Tell is an opportunity to hear directly from dance artists about how they work and create. Meredith Webster, who will stage Alonzo King’s The Collective Agreement presented in the Fall Season, along with guest companies Holla Jazz, Rock Bottom Movement, Samantha Sutherland and Tanveer Alam will host interactive conversations that provide a window into their creative process and dance form, sharing excerpts of their choreography.
Show + Tell is free and general admission. Arrive early to secure a spot, first come, first served. You are welcome to stay in your seat for the performance following Show + Tell.
Schedule
August 16: Tanveer Alam
August 17: Samantha Sutherland
August 18: Meredith Webster, Stager for Alonzo King’s The Collective Agreement
August 19: Rock Bottom Movement
August 20: Holla Jazz
Free Dance Classes
Get moving with free outdoor dance classes taught by local artists! The free classes are drop-in and vary from tap to Kathak and Jazz to contemporary dance.
August 16 – 20, 2022, 6:00 pm
Stage-in-the-Park, Harbourfront Centre
Schedule
August 16: Finding your Groove Through Jazz with Holla Jazz
August 17: Mood-Boosting Dance with Rock Bottom Movement
August 18: Intro to Tap with Tatiana Alfaro of the Toronto International Tap Dance Festival
August 19: Dancing the Ktunaxa Language with Samantha Sutherland
August 20: Intro to Kathak with Tanveer Alam
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