Dance Consortium presents

Ballet British Columbia (2018)

6 March - 24 March

Canada’s Ballet British Columbia present an exhilarating evening of breathtaking dance by three internationally celebrated female choreographers.

Recognised for their fresh creativity, this 18-strong company of dancers will astound UK audiences with their unique blend of cool, classical elegance and contemporary flair.

Inspired by the work of Jeanette Winterson and Emily Dickinson, 16 + a room, by artistic director Emily Molnar, sparks with explosive, fast-paced choreography that pushes the dancers to their athletic and technical limits.

Solo Echo by Olivier award-winning Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist and former Ballet BC dancer Crystal Pite, is a powerfully romantic work, shimmering in snowfall, and inspired by two Brahms’ sonatas for cello and piano.

Tel Aviv-based choreographer Sharon Eyal worked with Gai Behar and Ori Lichtik to create Bill, a daring piece of raw beauty that showcases the dancers’ extraordinary skill in a fantastic finale.

  • Scott Fowler and artists of BalletBC in Bill. Photo: Chris Randle

  • Scott Fowler, Kirsten Wicklund and artists of BalletBC in Bill. Photo: Chris Randle

  • Scott Fowler and artists of BalletBC in Bill. Photo: Chris Randle

  • Artists of Ballet BC in Solo Echo. Photo: Wendy D

  • Artists of Ballet BC in Solo Echo. Photo: Wendy D

  • Artists of Ballet BC in Solo Echo. Photo: Shared Bradford

  • Artists of Ballet BC in Solo Echo. Photo: Michael Slobodian

  • Artists of Ballet BC in Solo Echo. Photo: Shared Bradford

  • Artists of Ballet BC in Solo Echo. Photo: Michael Slobodian

  • Gilbert Small and Nicole Ward in 16 plus a room. Photo by Chris Randle

  • Artists of Ballet BC in 16 plus a room. Photo: Michael Slobodian

  • Livona Ellis and Darren Devaney in 16 plus a room. Photo: Michael Slobodian

  • “Superb. Packed with charismatic dancers performing at full strength ”

    Boston Globe

  • “Ballet BC is physically rigorous, dramatically solid and truly contemporary”

    Dance Magazine

  • ★★★★

    “Very clever and immensely engaging. We would certainly like to see a lot more from this company!”

    Culture Whisper

  • “A funfair of a finale”

    The Guardian

  • ★★★★

    “Superb. A gorgeous energy”

    The Independent

Showed at:

  • Tue 6 - Wed 7 Mar 2018 7.30pm
    Sadler’s Wells London
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  • Fri 9 Mar 2018 7.30pm
    Brighton Dome
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  • Tue 13 - Wed 14 Mar 2018 7.30pm
    Theatre Royal Newcastle
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  • Fri 16 - Sat 17 Mar 2018 7.30pm
    Birmingham Hippodrome
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  • Tue 20 - Wed 21 Mar 2018 7.30pm
    The Lowry Salford Quays
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  • Fri 23 - Sat 24 Mar 2018 7.30pm
    Alhambra Theatre Bradford
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