Canada’s Ballet Jörgen returns to River Run Centre on Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 at 7:30pm, with performances of The Nutcracker – a Canadian Tradition.
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen premiered this quintessentially Canadian Nutcracker in 2008 to rave reviews.
Choreographed by Bengt Jörgen to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s much loved score, this delightful re-working of the timeless classic is born from a collaboration with the world-renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
Set in the early 1900s this homegrown Nutcracker brings to life the magical tale of a little girl’s Christmas dream and her grand journey through our northern landscapes filled with snowflakes, trilliums and creatures of the woods.
“The charming production … features beautifully-rendered backdrop reproductions of iconic works by Carmichael, Thomson and FitzGerald and is ideally suited for young audiences. With its Edwardian setting in Algonquin and all its animal characters, from beavers and bullfrogs to skunks and squirrels, Jörgen’s new …. Nutcracker is adorable even before it starts wagging its tails,” says Michael Crabb, from the National Post.
We are especially delighted that 26 dance students from Guelph and surrounding communities have been rehearsing at Royal City School of Ballet and Jazz in Guelph in preparation for the River Run performances.
Chosen from a group of 68 children who auditioned on Sept. 14, these young dancers will join Ballet Jörgen’s professional cast on the River Run stage.
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen is the recipient of the 2011 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring and recognizes the company’s leadership role in the development of touring by professional dancers and companies in Canada.
Renowned for ballets that combine innovation, warmth, humour and beauty, they are the only professional Canadian ballet company with a repertoire consisting exclusively of original works.
For the River Run performances, all seats are reserved. Adult tickets are $47/$43, senior tickets are $45/$41 and student tickets are $32/$28.
Premier seating price is $67. This is an eyeGO performance. For tickets contact the River Run Centre Box Office 519-763-3000, 1-877-520-2408 or www.riverrun.ca.
In the spirit of seasonal giving, the community is invited to Share The Magic and support the work of Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County by pledging a ticket at the discounted price of $20.
Patrons can give a seat to a child or family who might otherwise not be able to share the Nutcracker magic.
The box office is able to assist those wishing to give to Share The Magic.
Visit www.balletjorgen.ca for more information.
