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N A T I O N A L B A L L E T O F C A N A D A
White Hot Gala Fundraiser
:: As this year's annual fundraising gala for The National Ballet of Canada, WHITE HOT begins with a one-hour performance of short works selected by Artistic Director
Karen Kain including a new work by Matjash Mrozewski and a special performance by retiring Principal Dancer Chan Hon Goh. All guests are invited to a special post-performance celebration featuring cocktails
and hors d'oeuvres. Gala guests then take to the stage for a gourmet dinner by celebrity chef Mark McEwen followed by an evening of dancing with the National Ballet dancers.
This year's event is expected to raise over $1 million in one evening.
Thurs. June 18
@ 6:30 PM Four Seasons Centre For the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. (at University) | Tickets: Gala tables are now on sale at $50,000, $25,000 and $15,000. To order, contact 416 345 9686 x326. Gala performance and post-performance reception tickets are range from $20 to $100. To purchase tickets, please call 416 345 9595.
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Riverdance
:: Riverdance,the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around
the globe, will play its final Toronto engagement on its Farewell Tour at the Canon Theatre. What began as a seven-minute dance segment on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest (televised to over 300 million people
in Europe) and then quickly turned into a full-scale production has become much more than an international theatrical success.
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance
An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing the
imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily unique show features an international company all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan's music.
May 19 - June 21
Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria St. | Tickets: $20 - $99 Phone: 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or order online by clicking here
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T O R O N T O B U R L E S Q U E F E S T I V A L
Tassels Without Borders
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The Toronto Burlesque Festival is back for their second year bringing you the best of the international burlesque scene! Building on the success of last year they've expanded into a 4 day festival
filled with tantalizing performances, workshops, classes in burlesque and pole-dancing, art shows and a Boobalicious Bra Auction for The Weekend to End Breast Cancer. Last year's festival starred the cream of
the crop of Toronto's alternative performing arts scene, this year the Festival boasts performances from Toronto darlings such as Les Coquettes, Skin Tight Outta Sight, Coco Framboise, Zero Gravity Circus. Boylesque TO,
Ceci My Playmate, Lena Love, The Saucy Tarts, The Harlettes and the list goes on! The Festival also features over 40 performances from out-of-town artists, giving our local audience a rare opportunity to see
some of the best in burlesque including 2 past holders of the Miss Exotic World Queen of Burlesque awards (Michelle L'amour and Kitten DeVille) and THREE 2009 Burlesque Hall of Fame Winners; Best Variety Act- Gigi and
Pop (NYC), Best Boylesque - Hot Toddy (Chicago), 1st Runner-Up Reigning Queen of Burlesque and regular Guest Performer with Skin Tight Outta Sight! Roxi DLite (Windsor). All the shows will follow a vaudeville
format with a Master (or Mistress!) of Ceremonies, comedians, live music, singers, variety, and acrobats along with the striptease artistes! For a complete schedule of events please click here
July 23 - July 26
Cadillac Lounge, Gladstone Hotel, Revival, Mod Club | Tickets: $20 - $35 VIP Weekend Pass $100 Order online by clicking here
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D U S K D A N C E S
:: Dusk Dances
is back for its 15th season, kicking off a new 3-year GTA Initiative with 3 weeks of exciting dance performances at Earlscourt Park, Withrow Park, and Chalkfarm Park. Starting this summer and continuing until 2011, Dusk Dances will add a new GTA park to its roster every year.
This year's schedule includes:
Earlscourt Park (St.Clair West and Caledonia Road) July 9-12 Nightly at 7:00 PM
Featuring award-winning percussion group Samba Squad, a youth commission from Lady Noyz, a new work from emerging company Simply
Swaag Dance Studio / Mixed Magik, Black Ice Step Team, and from Dusk Dances repertoire Tenterhooks (William Yong/Zata Omm Dance Projects) and Get On Board
(Kate Franklin and Meredith Thompson). Hosted by Lisa Anne Ross.
Withrow Park August 4-9 Nightly at 7:00 PM
With performances from award-winning 'percussion posse' Samba Squad, and hosted by Madame Beaucoup (Lisa Anne Ross), our
production at Withrow Park features: Montréal choreographer Marc Boivin, with a new piece called Fictions featuring a trio of Kates--Kate Alton, Kate Franklin and Kate Holden (firstthingsfirst
productions)—which explores perspectives of truth in nature and art. Montréal flamenco company La Otra Orilla, with a fiery and passionate work for one dancer, one singer, and one percussionist.
Toronto's Zhenya Cerneacov, Mairead Filgate, and Brodie Stevenson, who will combine their flair for acrobatics and contact improvisation in a new highly physical trio investigating how to coexist on One Couch.
Toronto's Black Ice Step Team, fresh from 4 competition wins in Calgary and the US will take African stepping to the outdoor stage. Sylvie Bouchard, with an ensemble work titled La gigue en souvenirs
, which displays a contemporary homage to Québec's heritage.
Chalkfarm Park (Jane St. / Wilson Ave) August 13-16 Nightly at 7:00 PM
Featuring award-winning percussion group Samba Squad, a youth commission from the Dusk Dances Summer Camp choreographed by
Natasha Eck, a new work from emerging artist Irvin Washington, Black Ice Step Team, and, from Dusk Dances repertoire Get on Board (Kate Franklin and Meredith Thompson) and Kaha:wi
(Santee Smith). Hosted by Blakka Ellis.
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B A L L E T J O R G E N
Ballet In the Park
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Evening performances will feature the innovative contemporary ballet, Coppélia. This whimsical presentation begins when Dr. Coppélius creates a beautiful life-sized dancing doll. The comedic love story unfolds
with local villager Nathanael becoming so infatuated with the doll that he casts aside his sweetheart Klara, who enacts her revenge by dressing as the doll and pretending to come to life. The young people's
production The Emperor's New Clothes is a delightfully humorous retelling of the well-loved Hans Christian Andersen classic tale, and the daytime performances are an excellent introduction to ballet for little ones.
Enjoy full-scale classical ballet for the whole family in a beautiful park setting! All performances are free of charge. Bring a chair or a blanket and experience ballet in a summer.
Coppelia
- Thursday, August 20 – 7:00 PM, Friday, August 21 – 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 22 – 7:00 PM The Emperor's New Clothes
(A Ballet for Young People) - Friday, August 21 – 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 22 – 4:00 PM
Aug. 20 - Aug. 22
Etienne Brulé Park, the Kingsway & Old Mill Rd. (Old Mill Subway Station) | Admision: FREE
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