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Featuring Leonard Cohen's Doorway & Mozart:42

Oct 30 & 31, 7:30 p.m. Nov 1, 2:30 p.m.

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On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, Alberta’s MARK Capital City, I welcome everyone to Citie ’s presentation of Enigma, the kick-off to its 2015 – 2016 season. MEER EDMONTON’S KING OF POP CULTURE FALL Edmonton is blessed with an outstanding arts and culture scene. CLASSICS These iconic Since Citie Ballet’s inaugural performance in 1999, the company pieces will never go out of style On behalf of City Council and the people hasof addedEdmonton, to the varietyAlberta’s and vibrancy Capital of Courity, city’s I welcomegrowing artistic everyone to Citie Ballet’s performance of An Homage to Billie Holiday. GOOD TO GO community. Featuring Leonard Cohen’s Doorway and Mozart:42, great places 5to eat on this season’s opening program will inspire audiences with its the run Edmonton is well known as an arts and culturalsignature centre mix. Our of new theatre, and classical music andballet. arts scenes have a uniquely experimental energy. As Edmonton’s resident, professional ballet company, Citie Ballet helps young dancers gain professional performanceI thank the many experience performers,. This staff andprogram, volunteers inspired of Citie byBallet legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday, blends whoclassical have dedicatedand contemporary their time and dance talent forms to this performance.to create a Your diverse mix of styles. commitment to the art of ballet not only promotes an appreciation for neoclassical ballet and contemporary dance, it also helps to I thank Citie Ballet for organizing this performancefoster the greatand fortalent helping of young promote artists in ourEdmonton’s city. next generation of dance talent. These opportunities help unlock the talent of many aspiring dancers, giving them the opportunity to contribute to Edmonton’sBest wishes for vibrant an enjoyable arts landscape show. .

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Enigma / citieballet.ca / 3 Greetings from the Greetings from the Greetings from the Artistic Director Executive Director Chairperson

Welcome to the 2015/16 season of Citie Ballet! Welcome to Citie Ballet’s season opener, Enigma. We I don’t want to live in a world without art. I believe the I am so delighted and grateful to be here in Edmonton have come out of the gate running for our 4th season, arts are vital to our development as individuals, as a city as the artistic director. It’s wonderful to be back in already having performed several events throughout and as a province. It is through the expression of art Thank you to all the sponsors Alberta where I was born and raised until leaving to study our fabulous city. Now, the main event is about to begin that we are able to know ourselves better, connect with professional dance full-time. Being a principal dancer with Canada’s Royal right here at the Timms! As we continue to grow, we are energized by all the others and inspire further creativity. It is a privilege to facilitate that process by of Citie Home Tour 2015. Winnipeg Ballet, I had the opportunity to perform in Alberta many times over possibilities that have presented themselves to us so far. And we owe it all to providing leadership that supports artists and brings voice to the important many years. As a choreographer, Edmonton has enjoyed my works Peter Pan you — our audience. role of art in our lives. and Moulin Rouge on tour. Now as a resident, the artistic leaders in the arts We appreciate your support. community of Edmonton have been incredibly supportive and welcoming. I want Tonight we proudly debut a brand new ballet, Mozart:42 by our own Artistic Citie Ballet is art that moves. to thank them and I look forward to several creative collaborations in the future. Director Jorden Morris. The performance will be followed by Jorden’s gorgeous piece, Leonard Cohen’s Doorway featuring the music and musings After a year of challenges and change, we are thrilled to finally be at the The Citie Ballet board of directors and Sheri Somerville, the executive director, of Canada’s most iconic songwriter/poet. Joining Citie Ballet onstage will be onset of our fourth season as Edmonton’s resident ballet company, and we are an amazing team to work with. Their passion and dedication to this company two of my favourite Edmonton based musicians, Andrea House and Chris are so excited about this production, Enigma. are truly inspiring. I look forward to a bright future together as we develop and Andrew. These two artists are compelling and remarkable in their abilities and nurture this wonderful company of dynamic artists. I am pleased to introduce I know you’ll be thrilled by their offerings. We are truly fortunate to have world-renowned choreographer and director, our new dancers to Edmonton audiences, and welcome back the artists that Jorden Morris as Citie Ballet’s artistic director, and local arts maven, Sheri have returned for this season. Teaching and training the new team has been so We are especially proud to have two talented Canadian dancers, Shaun Somerville, as our executive director. These two — along with this company of rewarding since we started in August. I have created a new work to launch the Ghyessen and Lydia Redpath, return from the U.S. this season to dance disciplined, highly-trained dancers — are truly a remarkable team. season, and I couldn’t be happier with the world premiere of Mozart:42. with us. Attracting this type of talent is a testament to Jorden’s international On behalf of the board of directors, I am grateful for the support of our Citie Ballet has created this work from the ground up, and it is the culmination reputation as a choreographer. We should be proud that we can offer them funders, community, donors, sponsors, collaborators and our audiences. of many hours of hard work by the dancers and myself. meaningful work right here at home. Together, we are thriving.

The idea for Enigma came from listening to Mozart and Leonard Cohen one I would personally like to thank our dynamic board of directors for all their Trudy Callaghan evening, quite by mistake; however, it got me thinking how these two artists — efforts in raising awareness, raising funds and demonstrating their utter although centuries apart — had so much in common sharing many of the same dedication to this company. It is my pleasure to go out into the community to qualities, problems, successes and eccentricities. When planning this season, I build new relationships so we can continue to grow this young company. And knew that Leonard Cohen’s Doorway was a work I wanted to bring to Edmonton every day I am met with an unwavering commitment of support for our vision audiences and the artists. I also knew that I wanted to showcase the classical of having a ballet company that Edmonton can call its own. VOLVO strength of the company as well the dramatic/contemporary side — so Enigma OF EDMONTON was created. The classical beauty of Mozart:42 and the dramatic content of For those of you who support us already as ticket buyers, donors, sponsors, Leonard Cohen’s Doorway are the perfect combination that represent our new government funders and of course our precious volunteers, tonight is for you. company, and my artistic vision for it. This is where your support is realized and put into glorious motion. I thank you. For sponsorship opportunities for Citie Home Tour 2016 please contact Sheri at 780.472.7774 Jorden Morris Sheri Somerville

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6 /Enigma / citieballet.ca Enigma / citieballet.ca / 7 Jorden Morris Robert Blaine Rittinger Andrea House Chris Andrew Artistic Director Lighting Designer Guest Vocalist Guest Pianist

As an Alberta-born, internationally-renowned ballet Hailing from North Vancouver, Rittinger brings more than 35 years of Andrea House is thrilled to share the stage with these Chris Andrew is a Galaxy Rising Star Award winning pianist, choreographer, Jorden trained at the Royal Winnipeg expertise when it comes to lighting up a stage. As the technical supervisor at talented dancers and musicians. Recent credits include with 24 years of experience in the music industry. His band, Ballet school and after graduating, joined the company Vancouver's Centennial Theatre, he has built a diverse professional portfolio. Folkswaggin' (Mayfield Dinner Theatre), Forget Me Not The Hutchinson Andrew Trio, won the prestigious “TD as a principal dancer, performing as the lead in both His vast experience also includes being the technical director of Edmonton’s (Fort Edmonton) and In the Stardust of a Song (Cabaret Grand Prix Award” at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2013. classical and contemporary works. After retiring from Citadel Theatre in the late 1980s. Time and time again he has won over series, Citadel Theatre). A Sterling Award winner, Andrea As a bandleader, he has been nominated five times for the his career as a principal dancer, Jorden studied choreography at New York audiences by flawlessly delivering every last detail that goes into a major has performed with many theatre companies including Teatro La Quindicina, Western Canadian Music Awards’ “Best Jazz Recording”. He has also had the University, while also studying early French choreography from Claude Bessy production. Shadow Theatre, Theatre Network and Theatre Calgary. honour of working many times with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. and Serge Golovine of the Paris Opera. Rittinger’s unique skill set as a lighting designer and director for ballet has Andrea's own music has been featured in many radio, television and film Currently, Chris is working on co-writing the music for a Decidedly Jazz Dance Jorden premiered his first work in 1999, a one-act, 55-minute re- allowed him to travel across Canada working with Ballet Ys of Canada in projects including The Vinyl Cafe (CBC). This summer she performed with production, and composing music for the Alberta Dance Theatre production interpretation of Alexander Dumas’s The Three Musketeers, and was Toronto, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Ballet BC, The Anna Wyman Dance Theatre members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Calgary Philharmonic of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He is also composing and arranging music for commissioned by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet to choreograph two pieces and a variety of aspiring young dance companies. Orchestra at the C'mon Festival. Andrea also wrote and performed in the music the Hutchinson Andrew Trio, The Lily String Quartet’s upcoming album and for Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth. While furthering his career in filled adventure, Valentine's Train, at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. Other musical plans to record his own solo piano work. Citie Ballet is honoured to have Blaine provide the lighting design for choreography, Jorden was appointed chief ballet master and assistant to the highlights include performing at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and opening this production. director with the Boston Ballet from 2000-2002. for The Blind Boys of Alabama at the Winspear Centre.

In 2006, his premiere of Peter Pan, a full-length ballet interpretation of the classic story, was the biggest box office in Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s history. He then made history again, three years later, with his full-length ballet, Moulin Rouge. Both works have gone on to be performed by the Atlanta Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet, and were seen by over 100,000 people while on tour.

Citie Ballet is excited to see what Jorden will bring to our company, and how our dancers will be a part of his new artistic vision for the upcoming season and for years to come.

8 /Enigma / citieballet.ca Enigma / citieballet.ca / 9 Mozart:42 Leonard Cohen's

Doorway World premiere October 30, 2015 - Edmonton Alberta, Timms Centre for the Arts. Choreographer: Jorden Morris This opening performance is dedicated to the late George Cleve, former conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Cleve was known Lighting Design: Blaine Rittinger as the Mozart specialist and was the co-founder of the midsummer Mozart festival in San Francisco which is now in its 41st season. Costumes: Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Live Musicians: Andrea House, Chris Andrew Choreographer: Jorden Morris Music and Lyrics: Leonard Cohen, Sharon Robinson, Judy Collins, Lighting Design: Blaine Rittinger Adam Cohen

Costumes: Royal Winnipeg Ballet "The Letters": Shaun Gheyssen & Kylee Hart (October 30, November 1), Kelsey Hanna (October 31) Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart "Bird On the Wire": Nicholas Kolos and Jinah Kim Lead Couple: Shaun Gheyssen and Jinah Kim "Hallelujah": Lydia Redpath (October 30, 31), Soloist Women: Lydia Redpath, Bailey Madill, Kylee Hart, Kiera Keglowitsch (November 1) Kiera Keglowitsch (October 30/November 1), Kelsey Hanna (October 31) "Since You've Asked": Shaun Gheyssen and Nicholas Kolos

Synopsis: Inspired by Mozart’s 42nd Symphony, Morris "Sisters of Mercy": Lydia Redpath (October 30, 31) choreographs a few modern twists to this classical masterpiece. Kiera Keglowitsch (November 1) with Bailey Madill, Mozart:42 sets the pace for the season, combining innovative Parisa Mehregan, Kylee Hart (October 31), Kelsey Hanna contemporary works with a strong foundation in . (October 30/November 1), Kiera Keglowitsch, (October 30, 31), Featuring Lydia Redpath (November 1) Leonard Cohen's Doorway One 20-minute intermission is scheduled between "Dance me to the End of Love": Full Company Mozart:42 and Leonard Cohen's Doorway. & Mozart:42 Synopsis: Created by Citie Ballet’s Artistic Director, Jorden Morris, Leonard Cohen’s Doorway explores the relationships between those we choose to love, the relationships that fail and how our passions Oct 30 & 31, 7:30 p.m. can stand test of time. The music includes pieces by Cris Williamson, Nov 1, 2:30 p.m. Sharon Robinson, Adam Cohen and, of course, Leonard Cohen. The performance also features Edmonton’s own, critically acclaimed musicians: vocalist, Andrea House, and jazz pianist, Chris Andrew.

Enigma / citieballet.ca / 11 Featuring Featuring Pas de deux from Romeo and Juliet, Tierra and brand new works by two Moulin Rouge, and Cyrano emerging young Canadian choreographers

Plus: April 15, 16, & 17, 2016 Love Articulated, a new work by Edmonton’s own Kiera Keglowitsch

February 19, 20, & 21, 2016

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Tickets on sale at tixonthesquare.ca Tickets on sale at tixonthesquare.ca citieballet.ca • 780.472.7774 citieballet.ca • 780.472.7774 Ballet Shaun Ghyessen Kylee Hart Born in Vancouver, Shaun started dancing during his Kylee took her first ballet class at age five and she was senior year of high school as a student with the Pacific hooked. The Grande Prairie Dancer's Academy was like a just got Dance Arts School. Shaun loves connecting to people second home, and her dedicated teachers encouraged her and partnering comes very naturally for him. While on a to strive to reach higher levels in her ballet training. In 2012, two-year fellowship with Atlanta Ballet, Shaun found many Kylee completed her RAD Advanced Two vocational exam opportunities to grow as a dancer and an artist. with distinction. Kylee moved to Vancouver in 2013 to train with the Goh Ballet Academy Youth Company. Her most delicious. A few past performances include: Jean-Christophe recent summer intensive training in classical technique was Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, John Mcfall’s , with Ballet Austin in Texas. Some performance highlights Helen’s Pickett’s Camino Real, Bruce Well’s Pinocchio include: , Tarantella and Sleeping Beauty. Don’t miss #FRIDAYSENPOINTE and Snow White. This is Kylee’s second season dancing with Citie Ballet. Moonshine Doughnuts is bringing a little This is Shaun’s first season with Citie Ballet. bit more fun to the ballet. Kelsey Hanna Kiera Keglowitsch Join us in the lobby after the performance Born in Calgary, Kelsey started dancing at the age Kiera, a native Edmontonian, has been watching Citie of four. Her training began with classical ballet, and Ballet since she was young and is excited to be in her each Friday for doughnuts paired with quickly expanded into character ballet, modern jazz, third year with the company. She began her training at Alley Kat Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ale. It’s the contemporary, and gymnastics/acrobatics. Kelsey the Edmonton School of Ballet. Upon graduating high attended various ballet summer schools, until joining the school, Kiera joined the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Graduate perfect Friday night pairing! School of Alberta Ballet at the age of 17. Program. She has also undertaken many summer intensive programs throughout North America. Kelsey has a range of performance experience competing Kiera is also an emerging choreographer and premiered Capture your ballerina moments with tutus in festivals and competitions across the world. She also her first work for Citie Ballet, Don't Look Back, last season. and tiaras at our photo booth and enjoys developing her own choreography when she’s able, such as co-creating and performing an original piece in the In addition to ballet, Kiera plays the piano and is currently don’t forget to tag us! 2015 Soulocentric Contemporary Showcase. taking evening classes at the University of Alberta working #fridaysenpointe towards a degree in biological sciences. She is looking forward to her first year with Citie Ballet and is excited to start her professional career in her home province of Alberta.

Official After Party Join us at Devany's Irish Pub (11113 87 Ave NW) for the official after party. Citie Ballet ticket holders will receive 15% off select menu items, and drink specials will be available! Enigma / citieballet.ca / 15 Bailey Madill Mingyi Liang Parisa Mehregan Nicholas Kolos Bailey was born and raised in Kamloops, BC. After Parisa discovered her love of dance at the age of Nicholas began his dance training in Toronto at the Mingyi was born and raised in Jiangmen, a Chinese port spending a summer at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, five. Born in Vancouver, she has trained at several Ukrainian Academy of Dance/Arkan Dance Company. city of four and a half million people, located on the South she wanted to pursue ballet as a professional career. professional ballet schools across North America. She is He then went on to take a course in performing arts China Sea. He became intrigued by ballet and began After moving to Vancouver she studied at various ballet a Professional Graduate of the School of Alberta Ballet, at George Brown College. He has also attended the training at the Guangzhou Art School. At 17, he enrolled in schools in the area, working with many revered teachers and continued her training at the School of American Oakville School of Dance, School of Alberta Ballet, and the Post Secondary Program at Canada’s National Ballet and choreographers. In 2014, Bailey moved to Kelowna Ballet in New York City. Never taking a break from the art L’École Supérieure de Ballet du Québec. Nicholas is also School for two years. Since 2010, Mingyi was a competed as a trainee with Ballet Kelowna. she loves, Parisa enrolled in several summer programs a student of the Canada’s National Ballet School summer in various dance competitions around the world. including the School of Alberta Ballet (2012-2014). program, and has performed with Cirque du Soleil.

Bailey is very excited to begin her first season with Citie Some performances include: , La Ventana, Here Ballet, and hopes to have many opportunities to share her Some of her performances include: Dances with He is excited to return for his third season with Citie Ballet. We Come, Evening Songs and Stepping Ground. passion with Edmonton audiences. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Gift of Pandora’s Box This will be his fourth season performing with Citie Ballet. and Ballet off Broadway.

This is Parisa's second season with Citie Ballet.

Lydia Redpath Jinah Kim A native of England, Lydia started ballet at the early age of Jinah started ballet when she was five years old. Her two. After moving to Canada at the age of 10, she began professional training began after graduating from the full-time professional training at Canada’s National Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet School in 2014. and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet — and was one of the youngest graduates of Winnipeg’s Professional Division. Jinah is passionate about ballet and constantly trying Now well into her professional career as an established to advance her career in professional dance. She finds A Proud Supporter dancer, Lydia has trained throughout North America. inspiration from her fellow dancers, and her family (whose endless support allows her to pursue her dream). She Some of her performances include: Bruce Well’s has performed in a number of , such as the Royal Pinocchio, Ohad Narahin’s Secus and Minus 16, of the Arts. Winnipeg Ballet's production of Swan Lake and Yordanova & Menon’s The Nutcracker, Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker. Jinah is looking forward to her first full year Giselle, Petipa’s Sleeping Beauty, Jean-Christophe If you are thinking of buying or selling, with Citie Ballet. Maillot’s Romeo et Juilette, and Helen Pickett’s world- please call Michele Watts. premiere of Camino Real. She is excited to join Citie Ballet and continue to develop her career with this Cell: 780-504-3636 Email: [email protected] exciting group of young artists. Website: www.wattsells.ca

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