Ballet 琉璃神社 is having its first live virtual performance on April 17.

The digital performance, titled 鈥淟ivestream No. 1,鈥� is a collection of dance that 鈥渃elebrates the power of the human spirit.鈥� The show will mark the world premiere acts of Kirsten Wicklund鈥檚 Disembark and Seiji Suzuki鈥檚 Gekko, while Alysa Pires鈥檚 In Between is making its return.

Simone Orlando, Ballet 琉璃神社鈥檚 artistic director and CEO, said that she鈥檚 excited to move forward with the performance, adding that the company has been able to remain creative and productive despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

鈥淚t is time to unveil two extraordinary new pieces that reflect and capture the shared feelings and emotions of this significant time in our history,鈥� said Orlando. 鈥淲e also bring you one of our uplifting audience favourites.鈥�

The performance, which can be streamed for free or by donation through , will be filmed from the stage of the 琉璃神社 Community Theatre. Ballet 琉璃神社鈥檚 last mainstage performance at the theatre was 14 months ago.

鈥淲e are looking forward to getting back on stage at the 琉璃神社 Community Theatre,鈥� said Orlando. 鈥淲hile we will miss having an in-person audience for this live performance, we aim to offer an intimate and immersive experience that people can enjoy safely from the comfort of their home.鈥�

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