Vividus: Full of Life Tour, BC
The Vividus: Full of Life program features a stunning lineup of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire. With Alysa Pires’ striking Vestiges, Kirsten Wicklund’s ethereal The Forever Part, and Guillaume Côté’s electrifying Le Carnaval des Animaux, this high-energy program from Canada’s leading dancemakers promises to please a wide range of spectators.
Vestiges | Alysa Pires
PHOTO: RMCPhotoworks.com | Dancer: Riku Hirakoba
Award-winning choreographer Alysa Pires constructs a striking commentary on the search for true connection and meaning amid disorder. Set to the cinematic melodies of violinist Hilary Hahn and composer Hauschka, Vestiges highlights the virtuosity of Pires’ bold and lively choreography.
OLIVER, BC
Vividus: Full of Life
Thursday, February 19, 2026 / 7:30 PM
Venables Theatre
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NANAIMO, BC
Vividus: Full of Life
Friday, March 20, 2026 / 7:30 PM
The Port Theatre
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SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC
Vividus: Full of Life
Monday, March 23, 2026 / 7:30 PM
ArtSpring
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CHILLIWACK, BC
Vividus: Full of Life
Saturday, March 28, 2026 / 7:30 PM
Chilliwack Cultural Centre
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The Forever Part | Kirsten Wicklund
PHOTO: Sylvain Senez | Dancer: Emily Murray
Inspired by daydreams and longing, Kirsten Wicklund’s The Forever Part is a poignant ensemble piece exploring the inherent tension of the permanence of forever. With rhythmic group sections and stirring duets, this piece meditates on both yearning and desire as well as anxiety and restriction.
Le Carnaval des Animauz | Guillaume Côté
PHOTO: RMCPhotoworks.com | Artists of Ballet Kelowna
Rounding out the program, Guillaume Côté, former Principal Dancer and Chorographic Associate with The National Ballet of Canada, applies his fresh, artistic vision to a jovial rendition of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Le Carnaval des Animaux, regarded as one of the French composer’s best-known works. Full of whimsical ornamentation, this upbeat ensemble piece pushes the limits of contemporary ballet and promises to delight audiences with its exuberant energy of frolicking and fun.
Macbeth Tour, BC
Alysa Pires’ wildly successful theatrical ballet, Macbeth, explores the dark side of human nature. The timeless themes of ambition, power, and corruption that characterize William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy infuse this high-stakes piece with drama and suspense. An original score of toil and trouble by Canadian composer Adam Sakiyama and stunning visuals by Okanagan artist Jane Everett set the scene for an exploration of psychological decay.
Photo: Emily Cooper / Dancer: Desirée Bortolussi as Lady Macbeth
Photo: Abigail Sawchuk / Dancers: Desirée Bortolussi and Valentin Chou in Alysa Pires’ Macbeth