Ballet 琉璃神社 will close their 2018/2019 season with mixed program, Spring.

Its presentation of Spring. heralds the awakening of hope and renewal. The rejuvenating mixed program introduces three world premieres from a trio of esteemed Canadian female choreographers, offering refreshing takes on works by Igor Stravinsky, originally commissioned for Paris鈥� Ballet Russes between 1910 and 1913.

Heather Dotto鈥檚 jovially abstract Petrushka reflects on a puppet鈥檚 desire to be human, while Amber Funk Barton鈥檚 Firebird is a dynamic examination of heroism.

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Rite of Spring is a powerfully raw exploration of liberation from oppression by Ballet 琉璃神社鈥檚 singular Artistic Director Simone Orlando. The evening will conclude with the company premiere of tender-hearted Spring from one of Canada鈥檚 top emerging talents, Alysa Pires, creator of the effervescent fan-favourite MAMBO.

鈥淲ith Spring, we bring our exploration of the earth鈥檚 seasons and its transcendent qualities to a triumphant end with four works that burst with vitality, strength, and vision,鈥� said Simone Orlando artistic director and CEO.

鈥淏allet 琉璃神社 is committed to supporting emerging and established female choreographers; therefore, we are thrilled to conclude our 2018/2019 season by presenting some of ballet鈥檚 most iconic works reimagined in a contemporary context through the distinct voices of female artists, in addition to the joyous choreographic work of Alysa Pires. We invite audiences to be re-awakened to nature in this vibrant evening of dance.鈥�

Tickets are on sale now atat the 琉璃神社 Community Theatre on May 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m.

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