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2026/27 JUST ANNOUNCED!Ballet BC’s 2026/27 40th anniversary season includes full evenings with by Dutch choreographers @imrevanopstal.marnevanopstal and Vancouver’s own Crystal Pite, plus a landmark 40th anniversary celebration featuring five exciting works: @william_forsythe_’s ‘Undertainment,’ a world premiere from Medhi Walerski, @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber’s ‘Obsidian’, a new creation from Artists-in-Residence Margaret Grenier and Starr Muranko, and David Dawson’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight,’ a special guest duet featuring dancers from the @nationalballet of Canada.@rwballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Take Form also return, bigger than ever, plus a few more special announcements to mark our 40th year—find all the details at balletbc.com.Artists: @mmichaelgarciaa @sidchuckas @laipei____lun @kyliemmiller @benjaminperalta_ @kaylin_s @_kelseylewis @kianasmiley @imanifrazier_ @joziah_german @ban__emanuelPhotographer / Director: @themarcuserikssonBallet BC Artistic Director: @medhiwalerskiChoreography: Ballet BC dancers, @medhiwalerski @oblacoDirector of Photography: @devink_filmSteadicam: @steadicamtonyA Camera: Stefan BereilliD Camera: @sackjingleB Camera: @evan.westAssistant Camera: @luke_strahm @lilbosslauren @miateodocio Danny RekaikinCamera: @amfrequenciesDIT: @czsmolaGaffer: @its_pronounced_steveBB LX: @tyscomzGrips: Peter Sydenham, Mike EnglandStylist: @leilareiraAssistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh, @rosemarykflHair: @erinklassenhairMake Up: @minjee.mowat @maxine_munsonProducer: @seanfrithProduction: Kyler Kobel, @shamus_cochlinPhoto Assistant: @wahpixBTS: Ted SpenceleyMusic: Greg Coles, @themarcuserikssonTypography: @typo72typo @themarcuserikssonSpecial thanks: @maisonsimons @ucoo_photo_rentals @chancentreubc

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Bodies & Voices // Nov 5/6/7 2026 Our 40th anniversary season begins with a double bill from Dutch sibling choreographers @imrevanopstal.marnevanopstal , creators of ‘Heart Drive’ (2022), their Ballet BC debut. Experience ‘I’m afraid to forget your smile,’ featuring the @vanchamberchoirx , along with a brand new world premiere. Discover the full season at balletbc.com. Artist: @imanifrazier_ Photographer / Director: @themarcuseriksson Ballet BC Artistic Director: @medhiwalerski Stylist: @leilareira Assistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh, @rosemarykfl Hair: @erinklassenhair Makeup: @minjee.mowat @maxine_munson Producer: @seanfrith Photo Assistant: @wahpix Typography: @samdallyn @themarcuseriksson Special thanks: @maisonsimons @ucoo_photo_rentals @chancentreubc

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A NEW SEASON HAS ARRIVED!Ballet BC’s 2026/27 40th anniversary season includes full evenings with by Dutch choreographers @imrevanopstal.marnevanopstal and Vancouver’s own Crystal Pite, plus a landmark 40th anniversary celebration featuring five exciting works: @william_forsythe_’s ‘Undertainment,’ a world premiere from Medhi Walerski, @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber’s ‘Obsidian’, a new creation from Artists-in-Residence Margaret Grenier and Starr Muranko, and David Dawson’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight,’ a special guest duet featuring dancers from the @nationalballet of Canada.@rwballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Take Form also return, bigger than ever, plus a few more special announcements to mark our 40th year—find all the details at balletbc.com.Artists: @mmichaelgarciaa @sidchuckas @laipei____lun @kyliemmiller @benjaminperalta_ @kaylin_s @_kelseylewis @kianasmiley @imanifrazier_ @joziah_german @ban__emanuelPhotographer / Director: @themarcuserikssonBallet BC Artistic Director: @medhiwalerskiChoreography: Ballet BC dancers, @medhiwalerski @oblacoDirector of Photography: @devink_filmSteadicam: @steadicamtonyA Camera: Stefan BereilliD Camera: @sackjingleB Camera: @evan.westAssistant Camera: @luke_strahm @lilbosslauren @miateodocio Danny RekaikinCamera: @amfrequenciesDIT: @czsmolaGaffer: @its_pronounced_steveBB LX: @tyscomzGrips: Peter Sydenham, Mike EnglandStylist: @leilareiraAssistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh, @rosemarykflHair: @erinklassenhairMake Up: @minjee.mowat @maxine_munsonProducer: @seanfrithProduction: Kyler Kobel, @shamus_cochlinPhoto Assistant: @wahpixBTS: Ted SpenceleyMusic: Greg Coles, @themarcuserikssonTypography: @typo72typo @themarcuserikssonSpecial thanks: @maisonsimons @ucoo_photo_rentals @chancentreubc

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Everything you ever... // Mar 4/5/6 2027 The season’s centrepiece. A landmark collection of works across two distinct programs to commemorate 40, including William Forsythe’s ‘Undertainment,’ a world premiere by Medhi Walerski, Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber’s ‘Obsidian,’ a new creation by Artists-in-Residence Margaret Grenier and Starr Muranko, and David Dawson’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight,’ a guest duet performed by dancers from the National Ballet of Canada. View the performance lineups for March 4/5 and March 6, and discover the full season at balletbc.com. Artist: @jac_tatro17 Photographer / Director: @themarcuseriksson Ballet BC Artistic Director: @medhiwalerski Stylist: @leilareira Assistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh, @rosemarykfl Hair: @erinklassenhair Makeup: @minjee.mowat @maxine_munson Producer: @seanfrith Photo Assistant: @wahpix Typography: @samdallyn @themarcuseriksson Special thanks: @maisonsimons @ucoo_photo_rentals @chancentreubc

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SEASON FORTY IS HERE!Ballet BC’s 2026/27 40th anniversary season includes full evenings with by Dutch choreographers @imrevanopstal.marnevanopstal and Vancouver’s own Crystal Pite, plus a landmark 40th anniversary celebration featuring five exciting works: @william_forsythe_’s ‘Undertainment,’ a world premiere from Medhi Walerski, @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber’s ‘Obsidian’, a new creation from Artists-in-Residence Margaret Grenier and Starr Muranko, and David Dawson’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight,’ a special guest duet featuring dancers from the @nationalballet of Canada.@rwballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Take Form also return, bigger than ever, plus a few more special announcements to mark our 40th year—find all the details at balletbc.com.Artists: @mmichaelgarciaa @sidchuckas @laipei____lun @kyliemmiller @benjaminperalta_ @kaylin_s @_kelseylewis @kianasmiley @imanifrazier_ @joziah_german @ban__emanuelPhotographer / Director: @themarcuserikssonBallet BC Artistic Director: @medhiwalerskiChoreography: Ballet BC dancers, @medhiwalerski @oblacoDirector of Photography: @devink_filmSteadicam: @steadicamtonyA Camera: Stefan BereilliD Camera: @sackjingleB Camera: @evan.westAssistant Camera: @luke_strahm @lilbosslauren @miateodocio Danny RekaikinCamera: @amfrequenciesDIT: @czsmolaGaffer: @its_pronounced_steveBB LX: @tyscomzGrips: Peter Sydenham, Mike EnglandStylist: @leilareiraAssistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh, @rosemarykflHair: @erinklassenhairMake Up: @minjee.mowat @maxine_munsonProducer: @seanfrithProduction: Kyler Kobel, @shamus_cochlinPhoto Assistant: @wahpixBTS: Ted SpenceleyMusic: Greg Coles, @themarcuserikssonTypography: @typo72typo @themarcuserikssonSpecial thanks: @maisonsimons @ucoo_photo_rentals @chancentreubc

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One & Only // May 6/7/8 2027 A full evening of works by Crystal Pite to close out our 40th season. Favourites ‘Solo Echo’ and ‘The Statement’ return to the Ballet BC stage, and for the first time on the West Coast, the 36-dancer ‘Angels’ Atlas,’ a collaboration with @artsumbrelladance and @modus.operandi1 . Discover the full season at balletbc.com. Artist: @kianasmiley Photographer / Director: @themarcuseriksson Ballet BC Artistic Director: @medhiwalerski Stylist: @leilareira Assistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh, @rosemarykfl Hair: @erinklassenhair Makeup: @minjee.mowat @maxine_munson Producer: @seanfrith Photo Assistant: @wahpix Typography: @samdallyn @themarcuseriksson Special thanks: @maisonsimons @ucoo_photo_rentals @chancentreubc

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FOR GLASS // Thank you! Still floating from an unforgettable season finale! Thank you to everyone who joined us in the audience for the world premiere of ‘FOR GLASS’ by @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber , our just-announced Resident Choreographers! 👏🏻 Ballet BC’s work is not possibly without the support of so many—thank you to our corporate and government partners, our generous community of donors, everyone who purchased a ticket, joined us on tour, and shared your love for Ballet BC. We are endlessly grateful and can’t wait to be back at the theatre with you to kick off a very special 40th anniversary season this fall... 👀 Most of all, thank you to all the choreographers, artistic collaborators, and dancers for their artistry, dedication, and inspiration 🤍 📸 @millissamartinphotography

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Moments from FOR GLASS 🖤 Artists of Ballet BC Choreography: @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber in collaboration with the dancers Stager: Doug Letheren Rehearsal Directors: @emchessa @alexisstarfletcher Music: @philipglass performed by Microcosmos Quartet Lighting Design: @bobbijenesmith @or_schraiber Associate Lighting Design: @matthewpiton Costume Design: @bobbijenesmith @or_schraiber Associate Costume Design: Kate Burrows 🎥 @yaboyduy @or_schraiber

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FOR GLASS // A world premiere Artists of Ballet BC Choreography: @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber in collaboration with the dancers Stager: Doug Letheren Rehearsal Directors: @emchessa @alexisstarfletcher Music: Philip Glass performed by Microcosmos Quartet Lighting Design: @bobbijenesmith @or_schraiber Associate Lighting Design: @matthewpiton Costume Design: @bobbijenesmith @or_schraiber Associate Costume Design: Kate Burrows 📸 @millissamartinphotography

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Last night, Artistic Director @medhiwalerski announced that @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber will become Ballet BC’s resident choreographers beginning in the 2026/27 season, the company’s 40th. We are so thrilled to continue to build on this already very special relationship with these remarkable artists! Welcome to the family, Bobbi and Or 🖤 There are three more chances to catch the world premiere of ‘FOR GLASS,’ which brought the house down on opening night—thank you to all who shared the moment with us 👏🏻 📸 @tedbelton / @millissamartinphotography

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Tonight’s the night! The world premiere of ‘FOR GLASS’ at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Choreographed by @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber in collaboration with the dancers. Music composed by Philip Glass, performed live by Vancouver’s Microcosmos Quartet. Stay around for a conversation with the artists following the performance, free for ticket holders. We can’t wait to see you 🖤 📸 @millissamartinphotography

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‘FOR GLASS’ opens tomorrow! We’re deep in technical rehearsals with @bobbijenesmith and @or_schraiber and can confirm it’s going to be an incredible show💥 It’s your last chance to say you were there when it happened. Four performances only May 7/8/9, tickets from $19. See you at the theatre! 📸 @millissamartinphotography

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