Aug 16–20, 2022

Live Performances with Guest Companies

The National Ballet of Canada

Kota Sato, the National Ballet

Kota Sato, The National Ballet of Canada. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

Overview

The National Ballet of Canada and four guest companies light up the Concert Stage at Harbourfront Centre with an exciting repertoire selection. 

Two mixed programs will feature excerpts from Chroma by Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon’s After the Rain, pas de deux from Swan Lake, directed and staged by Karen Kain, new CreativAction Micro-Commissions from Natasha Powell and Ethan Colangelo as well as new works from four guest companies: Holla Jazz, Rock Bottom Movement, Samantha Sutherland and Tanveer Alam. There will also be live music featuring members of The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra and guest musicians.

Programme A, August 16, 18, 20 at 8pm

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 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 8pm

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 Pas de Deux Performed by the National Ballet

DINO Performed by Rock Bottom Movement

Dates & Times

August 16
8pm – The National Ballet + HollaJazz and Tanveer Alam
60 mins

August 17
8pm – The National Ballet + Rock Bottom Movement + Samantha Sutherland
54 mins

August 18
8pm – The National Ballet + HollaJazz and Tanveer Alam
54 mins

August 19
8pm – The National Ballet + Rock Bottom Movement + Samantha Sutherland
60 mins

August 20
8pm – The National Ballet + HollaJazz and Tanveer Alam
60 mins

Venue

Concert Stage

235 Queens Quay W.
Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8