2018|19 SEASON
Founding Sponsor Season Sponsor DEAR FRIENDS
Welcome to our 2018-2019 Season. We invite you to join us as we embark on an outstanding year of storytelling, artistic excellence, creative collaboration, cultural exchange, and partnerships.
Founding Sponsor
SUSAN CHALMERS-GAUVIN Co-Founder and CEO
IGOR DOBROVOLSKIY Co-Founder and Artistic Director
2 MESSAGE FROM GRANT THORNTON Successful arts organizations — much like successful businesses — know their achievements depend on the daring and quality of their efforts and in their capacity to step away from the pack. Whether it is the creation of new works, innovative partnerships or supporting youth development, Atlantic Ballet exceeds expectations year after year.
At Grant Thornton, we believe we have the global scale and expertise to make a real difference in our communities, and we are in a position to effect positive change for the communities in which we work and live.
As Founding sponsor, we are deeply proud to work with the Atlantic Ballet, a company that lives this philosophy every day.
For more information: www.atlanticballet.ca
Founding Sponsor MIKE ROBART Managing Partner, New Brunswick, Grant Thornton LLP
3 THE MONCTON SEASON
DOWNTOWN DANCES GRANT THORNTON DON JUAN FIGARO August 21-23, 2018 VELVET GALA January 30, 2019 April 29, 2019 Downtown Moncton November 28, 2018 Capitol Theatre Capitol Theatre With Kaeja d’Dance Casino New Brunswick Tickets: 506-856-4379 Tickets: 506-856-4379 Tickets: Atlantic Ballet 1-800-567-1922 1-800-567-1922 506-383-5951, ext 110 capitol.nb.ca capitol.nb.ca [email protected]
THE FREDERICTON SEASON
GHOSTS OF VIOLENCE DON JUAN FIGARO In collaboration with February 14, 2019 May 4, 2019 the Mi’kmaq The Playhouse The Playhouse Wolastoqey Centre Tickets: 506-458-8344 Tickets: October 17, 2018 1-866-884-5800 506-458-8344 The Playhouse theplayhouse.ca 1-866-884-5800 Tickets: 506-458-8344 theplayhouse.ca 1-866-884-5800 theplayhouse.ca 4 Please visit atlanticballet.ca for schedules and updates TOURING ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE QUEBEC PHANTOM OF THE OPERA CARMEN March 9, 2019 March 27, 2019 / Victoriaville, Quebec Sainte-Maxime, France March 29, 2019 / Rimouski, Quebec March 30, 2019 /Saint-Georges, Quebec March 31, 2019 / Sainte-Marie, Quebec April 4, 2019 / Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec April 7, 2019 / Montmagny, Quebec CARMEN March 12, 2019 Arlon, Belgium ATLANTIC PROVINCES March 14, 2019 Geraardsbergen, Belgium DON JUAN February 6, 2019 / Edmundston, NB
FIGARO YOUTH EDUCATION May 4, 2019 The Playhouse GHOSTS OF VIOLENCE ALIEN & IMMIGRATION SUMMIT Tickets: October 18 / Fredericton, NB April 17, 18, 2019 / St. John’s, NFL 506-458-8344 Other dates and locations April 24, 25, 2019 / Charlottetown, PEI 1-866-884-5800 in 2018-2019 TBA May 7, 8, 2019 / Halifax, NS theplayhouse.ca
5 DOWNTOWN DANCES AUGUST 21-23, 2018 • MONCTON
Co-created and presented by Atlantic Ballet of Canada and Kaeja d’Dance CHOREOGRAPHERS: Igor Dobrovolskiy, Allen and Karen Kaeja, Yuliia Shevchenko, and Eldiyar Daniyarov
BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY and BUSINESS CELEBRATE OUR DOWNTOWN COLLIDE IN DOWNTOWN DANCES Following last year’s hugely successful event with 150 employees We are partnering with the City of Moncton and Downtown and 30 businesses plus our Mayor dancing – Downtown dances is Moncton Inc. and our downtown businesses in a process that back in 2018! Atlantic Ballet is undertaking an artistic intervention will bring our community together in a completely new way to celebrate our community in a unique and inspiring downtown through dance. Citizens from local businesses and organizations dance event. We are hosting award winning choreographers Allen collaborate with professional artists in order to create and and Karen Kaeja of Kaeja d’Dance of Toronto, who have worked perform dances on sidewalks, storefronts and gathering spaces. in neighborhoods - choreographing “real people dancing in real Downtown Dances is designed to celebrate the stories and spirit spaces” to tell the stories of where people live every day. of local businesses, employees and our community.
6 7 CELEBRATE COURAGE GHOSTS OF VIOLENCE OCTOBER 17 • FREDERICTON
CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy / MUSIC: Alfred Schnittke, Sergei Rachmaninoff
With Elder in Residence at the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre, Imelda Perley
Atlantic Ballet is honoured to collaborate once again with the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre for a special presentation of Ghosts of Violence as part of The Red Shawl Campaign.
This ballet has been creatively adapted to honour the Indigenous women of the Wabanaki Territory – the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, and the Passamaquoddy. In the spirit of authentic reconciliation, IgorDobrovolskiy, Co-Founder and Artistic Director Atlantic Ballet, and Elder Imelda Perley collaborated to infuse Indigenous knowledge, culture and symbolism within Ghosts of Violence to bring attention to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and to honour these women and their families.
By weaving dance with Indigenous culture, music and language, Ghosts of Violence has embarked on an emotional expression of the Indigenous women we have lost.
Natasha Martin-Mitchel 8 Mi’gmaq from Listuguj First Nation CELEBRATE COURAGE GHOSTS OF VIOLENCE
CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy / MUSIC: Alfred Schnittke, Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ghosts of Violence is an award-winning multimedia production and cornerstone of Atlantic Ballet’s national initiative Celebrate Courage which brings the issue of intimate partner violence into the spotlight.
Celebrate Courage is a ground-breaking national program developed by the company to build awareness and dialogue on intimate partner violence in communities large and small across Canada.
In partnership with frontline service providers, Celebrate Courage works within a collaborative interactive setting that includes the performance, a community education campaign, educational tools, and on-site education for students and youth. Celebrate Courage and Ghosts of Violence will continue as an educational program for students in Atlantic Canada and select cities outside of the region in 2018 and 2019.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2018-2019 PARTNERS!
9 10 Grant Thornton Velvet Gala
NOVEMBER 28 • MONCTON
Support artistic excellence The Grant Thornton Velvet Gala is a celebration of excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and business and Atlantic Ballet’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Join us at Casino New Brunswick for a cocktail reception, an exceptional meal, and outstanding world-class performances of new works choreographed by Igor Dobrovolskiy.
Founding Sponsor
11 DON JUAN JANUARY 30 • MONCTON FEBRUARY 6 • EDMUNDSTON FEBRUARY 14 • FREDERICTON
CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy / MUSIC: George Gershwin
Unprincipled lothario or hopeless romantic? Igor Dobrovolskiy’s lighthearted contemporary ballet takes a witty and fresh look at the legend of one of history’s most flamboyant characters.
A dazzling fusion of inventive sets, exquisite lighting, and sparkling choreography set to the music of George Gershwin, deliver the perfect setting for the virtuosity and athleticism of the dancers of Atlantic Ballet. Costumes created by Denis Lavoie, who designed Mick Jagger’s wardrobe for the Voodoo Lounge Tour, completely capture the outrageous and playful mood of this vividly theatrical farce.
“AN ACCOMPLISHED GROUP OF ARTISTS.” THE GLOBE AND MAIL 12 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MARCH 9 • SAINTE-MAXIME, FRANCE
CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy / MUSIC: Francis Poulenc
A sell-out across Europe and Canada, our most popular production takes the stage in France this season – Igor Dobrovolskiy’s Phantom of the Opera.
The ballet, inspired by the unforgettable story by Gaston Leroux, is set on the haunting music of French composer Francis Poulenc. The production features a spectacular set, breathtaking costumes and evokes timeless themes of love and loneliness.
“PHANTOM IS BEAUTIFUL TO WATCH” THE GLOBE AND MAIL 13 CARMEN MARCH 12 • ARLON, BELGIUM MARCH 14 • GERAARDSBERGEN, BELGIUM MARCH 27 • VICTORIAVILLE, QUEBEC MARCH 29 • RIMOUSKI, QUEBEC MARCH 30 • SAINT-GEORGES, QUEBEC MARCH 31 • SAINTE-MARIE, QUEBEC APRIL 4 • SAINT-HYACINTHE, QUEBEC APRIL 7 • MONTMAGNY, QUEBEC
CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy / MUSIC: Georges Bizet
Igor Dobrovolskiy takes a contemporary look on the famous tale of the Gypsy in the contemporary ballet Carmen.
Don José falls in love with Carmen and sacrifices everything to be with her. When Carmen becomes infatuated with Escamillo, the toreador, she loses interest in Don José whose love quickly turns to violent jealousy. The story of Carmen is one of passion, drama, love, tragedy all combined in such a way that one’s heart feels as though it might stop at any moment from sheer anticipation.
We are thrilled to perform with the dynamic Triton Percussion Ensemble.
“A MEETING BETWEEN FIRE AND PASSION.” L’ACADIE NOUVELLE 14 FIGARO APRIL 29 • MONCTON MAY 4 • FREDERICTON
CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy / MUSIC: W.A. Mozart
A marriage of the satirical Beaumarchais play with music of Mozart at his most lyrically beautiful. A timeless comedy about the foibles of lovers where the tables are turned on just about everyone.
“ A DRAMATICALLY SATISFYING RENDITION OF THE ROMANTIC COMEDY…THIS WAS A TERRIFIC BALLET.” THE OTTAWA CITIZEN
15 ALIEN APRIL 17 • ST. JOHN’S, NFLD APRIL 24 • CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI MAY 7 • HALIFAX, NS
CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy
Alien, Igor Dobrovolskiy’s ballet on themes of immigration, will be featured at the Atlantic Immigration Summits.
What happens when you leave your home behind? What happens when you are out of context? What happens when you lose your identity?
As a newcomer to Canada in 2000, choreographer Igor Dobrovolskiy understands well the many challenges that new immigrants face when they leave their home in search of a new life. Alien is an intimate exploration of the human side of immigration.
THE PERFORMING ARTS INSPIRE US AND HELP US MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD. 16 ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION SUMMIT APRIL 17 & 18 • ST. JOHN’S, NFLD APRIL 24 & 25 • CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI MAY 7 & 8 • HALIFAX, NS
HELP SHAPE ATLANTIC CANADA’S FUTURE Inspire Change Join us for an inspired day of dialogue, learning, exchange, and community building focused on immigration, diversity, and inclusion.
The Atlantic Immigration Summits will convene a cross section of business leaders, entrepreneurs, municipalities, educational institutions, newcomers, students, settlement agencies, industry specialists, and citizens for a proactive dialogue and exchange on immigration, diversity and inclusion. The summits will focus on innovative, practical, and actionable solutions to strengthen Atlantic Canada’s immigration system and improve economic performance with a focus on building inclusive communities.
Learn how, as a community, we can work together to grow our economy and help shape an inclusive Atlantic Canada!
17 “When you come to a new country, you leave part of yourself back home. You try to find yourself in a new place. You feel homeless. When you do not have the language, you feel that people do not understand. How many times did I find myself sitting on a park bench, alone, watching the world go by. I hope my new ballet Alien will invite you to sit on the bench with me.” - Igor Dobrovolskiy
THE POWER OF INCLUSION
Who Have You Welcomed?
Have you seen the Power of Inclusion signs around town? We’d love for you to help us spread the word by taking photos and sending them our way. Email your photos to [email protected]. We’ll be printing out the best to be displayed at the Atlantic Immigration Summits.
18 Paul Delaney with Yvon Lapierre, Mayor of Matthew Premkumar and his Christine Picard with Khaled Eldiyar Daniyarov Dieppe, with Ayman Kouk wife Angelique Premkumar FakHouri-Professional (Kyrgyzstan) and his family from Syria (India) with employees of Tailor-Colpitts Menswear Ste. Anne’s Court, Fredericton and Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Paul was my English teacher. I wanted to have my photo He helped me learn to speak taken with the whole family. When my wife and I moved Khaled is an amazing English and everything about I got to know them when they to Tracadie, we could not example of resilience, courage, Canada. He is one of moved to Dieppe. speak English or French, it was determination, and gratitude. my best friends. difficult. We decided to join a Khaled and his family arrived church and they supported us in Moncton from Syria on and made us feel welcome. New Year’s Eve 2015. In my job I employ people from many different countries to try to give them the same opportunity that we have had here in Canada.
19 THE BALLET SESSIONS OFFICIAL LAUNCH • MARCH 2019
In September 2018, Tourism, Heritage and Culture New Brunswick took our Company across our beautiful province on a filming journey to shootThe Ballet Sessions with Greg Hemmings of Hemmings House (Saint John) and Graeme Walker from Shivering Songs Festival (Fredericton).
The campaign, featuring choreography by Igor Dobrovolskiy, our dancers and NB musicians will be officially launched in March 2019. Featured locations are: Hopewell Rocks; les Dunes de Bouctouche; the Caraquet Wharf; the New Brunwick Botanical Garden in Edmundston; the Beaverbrook Art Gallery; Beaubears Island; Grand Manan Island; and Downtown Saint John.
Dancers: Stéphanie Audet, Mia Byrnes, Eldyar Daniyarov, Sergiy Diyanov, Yuriko Diyanova, Thomas Finnigan-Badrock, and Olga Petiteau
Musicians: Izabelle, Tim Walker and Jansen Blacquier, Thomé Young, La Virée, Les Improbables, Emily Kennedy, Elephant Skeletons, and Adyn Townes
Executive Producer: Greg Hemmings Produced by: Hemmings House Pictures Director: Adam Lordon Producer: Adam Lordon Director of Photography: James MacDonald Editor: James MacDonald Behind the Scenes Production: Matt Brown Musical Director: Graeme Walker
20 CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE Our Summer Ballet Intensive is led by an international faculty as well as guest artists and choreo- graphers. The program offers the serious ballet student an intensive, high level of instruction.
ARTISTS PRESENTATION SERIES Atlantic Ballet is committed to sharing innovative and vibrant performance work in support of artists and companies creating original works. Our present series includes workshops, discussions and artist interaction with our audience and community.
CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP The Culture and Management Internship is a collaboration with Mount Allison University’s Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies. Each year the Company hires a student from the Commerce Faculty to learn the business marketing and administration aspects of managing an arts organization.
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Atlantic Ballet’s Artist in Residence program exists to promote the evolution of performing art, dance, and interdisciplinary performance.
Serving as a hub and incubator for dancers, choreographers and artists, we aim to promote cross collaboration within the arts sector supporting dance and other professional disciplines in developing their creative practice. The program provides studio space, technical and administrative support to enable choreographers, dancers, and artists to create. In addition we work to promote their work to new audiences and to connect them to the broader community through workshops, artists talks, teaching, outreach activities and presenting performances. 21 THE ARTISTS OF THE COMPANY
Stéphanie Audet, Canada Sergiy Diyanov, Ukraine Yuriko Diyanova, Japan We are pleased to welcome four new dancers to our company for the 2018-2019 season: Mia Byrnes, Biel Torra Matamala, Tristan Dobrowney, and Elena Dobrowna. Welcome to Moncton!
Thomas Badrock, England Mia Byrnes, Australia Olga Petiteau, France
Photography: Denis Duquette Biel Torra Matamala, Spain Tristan Dobrowney, Canada Elena Dobrowna, Ukraine 22 TD SPOTLIGHT ON KIDS TD Bank Financial Group sponsor Spotlight on Kids, a program which benefits children and youth. It gives many their first chance to experience the magic of the theatre. Every season, 2,000 performance tickets are made available to schools and groups helping underserved children. Thanks to our long- standing partnership with TD Bank Financial Group, youths throughout the Atlantic region have benefited from this enrichment for many years. REACHING OUT TO OUR COMMUNITY
YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM The Company extends the scope of training for aspiring young dancers wherever it tours. Master classes and repertoire workshops BALLET IN THE SCHOOLS at this level are opportunities which are usually only available in Recognized by the Department of Education in support of large centres. We offer this unique experience in cities, towns, and physical literacy for young children, Ballet in the Schools rural locales throughout the Atlantic region and across the country. is a unique enrichment program for kindergarten students We also offer open Company class and rehearsals to dance students in ballet/movement education taught by our professional wherever we perform, giving young artists a look into the life, faculty. Up to 500 students will participate in this program in dedication, and work of a professional dancer. 2018-19. EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM Atlantic Ballet’s Emerging Artist Program provides opportunities for aspiring artists to participate in workshops and panels led by guest artists and administrators on topics related to creation, skill development, and ongoing training. Mentorship opportunities may also be arranged.
23 ASPIRE TO EXCELLENCE
The School of Atlantic Ballet is Atlantic Canada’s foremost training institution for aspiring young dancers and artists. It is the only school in the region to provide elite training in ballet and musical theatre including a 5 days per week after school program. Classes are offered for students beginning at three years of age and up.
PROFESSIONAL FACULTY Students at our School are taught by professional educators and artists who work in the performing arts. We are proud to offer an inspiring learning environment focused on building creativity, artistry, and discipline while developing self-confidence and performance skills for the stage and in life.
Brewer Foundation
24 PRINCIPAL SPONSORS: 2018-2019
Atlantic Ballet would like to thank all of our supporters and corporate partners. We are pleased to welcome them centre stage this season!
Founding Sponsor
Season Sponsor Spotlight
Lockhart Foundation
Jacqueline and Sir James Dunn Larry Nelson Derek Oland Foundation
25 THANK YOU TO OUR PUBLIC PARTNERS
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