Jörgen Dance

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Brampton, ON
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
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Holiday magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Ottawa, ON
2023-12-09 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 5K7, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Brantford, ON
2023-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Sanderson Centre, 88 Dalhousie St, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2J2, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Hamilton, ON
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y2, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Peterborough, ON
2023-11-29 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Showplace, 290 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Orillia, ON
2023-11-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Orillia Opera House, 20 Mississauga St. West, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 3A6, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in North Bay, ON
2023-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street E, North Bay, ON, P1B 1A8, Canada

Cinderella in Hamilton, ON
2023-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y2, Canada
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This ballet by Bengt Jörgen is an innovative take on the classic tale. Jörgen’s choreography balances fairy tale elements with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family ties. Jörgen returns to the original Russian tradition of giving the roles of stepsisters to women to make Cinderella and her circumstances more realistic and human. Then he uses these scenes to contrast as well as emphasize the fantastical aspects of the story. Glenn Davidson’s sets create a fantastical atmosphere based on the idea of ​​the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. The inspiration for the scenes comes from ice storms and ancient forests. Robert Doyle’s costumes playfully reveal each character’s personality. Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella is classical ballet with modern theatrical sensibilities.

In-Studio Open Rehearsal
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Ballet Jörgen Studios at George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue, Building C, Room 126, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1M3, Canada
Join Ballet Jörgen’s dancers as they rehearse Cinderella. Learn about what goes into bringing ballet from the studio to the stage. Moderated by Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process and have a chance to get all your questions answered!
Space is limited – register your spot below.

Open Virtual Rehearsal
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
Join Ballet Jörgen’s dancers as they rehearse Cinderella. Learn about what goes into bringing ballet from the studio to the stage. Moderated by Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process and have a chance to get all your questions answered!
Please register below to receive a link to livestream.

Cinderella in Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC
2023-09-16 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | La Salle Desjardins/Maria-Chapdelaine, 105 Avenue de l'Église, Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC, G8L 4Z7, Canada
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This ballet by Bengt Jörgen is an innovative take on the classic tale. Jörgen’s choreography balances fairy tale elements with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family ties. Jörgen returns to the original Russian tradition of giving the roles of stepsisters to women to make Cinderella and her circumstances more realistic and human. Then he uses these scenes to contrast as well as emphasize the fantastical aspects of the story. Glenn Davidson’s sets create a fantastical atmosphere based on the idea of ​​the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. The inspiration for the scenes comes from ice storms and ancient forests. Robert Doyle’s costumes playfully reveal each character’s personality. Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella is classical ballet with modern theatrical sensibilities.
Ce ballet de Bengt Jörgen est une prise innovante du conte classique. La chorégraphie de Jörgen présente un équilibre des éléments du conte de fée et d’un traitement contemporain de Cendrillon et ses liens de famille. Jörgen retourne à la tradition russe originale de donner les rôles des demi-soeurs à des femmes pour rendre Cendrillon et ses circonstances plus réalistes et humains.
Ensuite, il utilise ces scènes pour contraster ainsi que souligner les aspects fantastiques de l’histoire. Les décors de Glenn Davidson créent une atmosphère fantastique basée sur l’idée de la récupération par le monde naturel des structures synthétiques. L’inspiration pour les scènes vient des tempêtes de verglas et des forêts anciennes. Les costumes de Robert Doyle révèlent de façon ludique la personnalité de chaque personnage.
Cendrillon de Ballet Jörgen est un ballet classique avec des sensibilités théâtrales modernes.

Cinderella in Chicoutimi, QC
2023-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault, 4160, rue du Vieux Pont, Saguenay, QC, G8A 2G9, Canada

Cinderella in Gatineau, QC
2023-09-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Salle Odyssée, 855 Boulevard de la Gappe, Gatineau, QC, J8T 8H9
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This ballet by Bengt Jörgen is an innovative take on the classic tale. Jörgen’s choreography balances fairy tale elements with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family ties. Jörgen returns to the original Russian tradition of giving the roles of stepsisters to women to make Cinderella and her circumstances more realistic and human. Then he uses these scenes to contrast as well as emphasize the fantastical aspects of the story. Glenn Davidson’s sets create a fantastical atmosphere based on the idea of ​​the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. The inspiration for the scenes comes from ice storms and ancient forests. Robert Doyle’s costumes playfully reveal each character’s personality. Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella is classical ballet with modern theatrical sensibilities.
Ce ballet de Bengt Jörgen est une prise innovante du conte classique. La chorégraphie de Jörgen présente un équilibre des éléments du conte de fée et d’un traitement contemporain de Cendrillon et ses liens de famille. Jörgen retourne à la tradition russe originale de donner les rôles des demi-soeurs à des femmes pour rendre Cendrillon et ses circonstances plus réalistes et humains.
Ensuite, il utilise ces scènes pour contraster ainsi que souligner les aspects fantastiques de l’histoire. Les décors de Glenn Davidson créent une atmosphère fantastique basée sur l’idée de la récupération par le monde naturel des structures synthétiques. L’inspiration pour les scènes vient des tempêtes de verglas et des forêts anciennes. Les costumes de Robert Doyle révèlent de façon ludique la personnalité de chaque personnage.
Cendrillon de Ballet Jörgen est un ballet classique avec des sensibilités théâtrales modernes.

Next Stage
2023-08-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, Canada
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George Brown Dance and Jörgen Dance Academy invites you to Next Stage!
Next Stage features the George Brown Dance graduating Commercial Dance students performing Jazz, Hip Hop, Chorus Repertoire, and Vocal and Acting works as their rigorous training draws to an end and they prepare to take on the world of dance.

Junior Company Showcase
2023-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Ballet Jörgen Studios at George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue, Building C, Room 126, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1M3, Canada
Introducing Ballet Jörgen’s Junior Company: Mandi Bryce, Aria Lara Wilton, Mathew Jordan, Adrianna Cote, Akane Ogawa, Sakura Ota, Mia Mclntyre, Chabi Arauz, Karessann Juteau Mercier, Chloe Dockendorff and Alyssa Scocco. Attend the Junior Company showcase to see what they’ve been working on!
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A Celebration of Black Canadian Choreographers in Toronto, ON
2023-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, Canada
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The performances will be anchored with works by Canadian Choreographers Katlyn Addison, Jose Angel Carret and Mafa Makhubalo. These works were commissioned by Ballet Jörgen over the past three years, but the pandemic has limited the Company’s ability to properly showcase them. While excerpts have been presented in a limited capacity across Canada, this program will the first time the works are performed in full.

The Dance for All Project in Annapolis Royal, NS
2023-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | King’s Theatre, 209 St George St | PO Box 161, Annapolis Royal, NS, B0S 1A0, Canada
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This mixed program will showcase excerpts from major classical ballets such as Romeo & Juliet, The Nutcracker, our smash hit Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet®, along with exciting new contemporary works by Canadian choreographers. Creation for some of these new works began during Covid lockdowns with the dancers and choreographers working virtually over video calls from their homes, others were created in our dance studios under a variety of Covid regulations. You will see the creativity, dedication and artistry that has gone into each creation by Ballet Jörgen’s extraordinary artists.

The Dance for All Project in Liverpool, NS
2023-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Astor Theatre, P.O. Box 1148, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS, B0T 1K0, Canada

The Dance for All Project in Georgetown, PEI
2023-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Kings Playhouse, 65 Grafton Street, Georgetown, PEI, C0A 1L0, Canada
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This mixed program will showcase excerpts from major classical ballets such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker along with contemporary creations by Ontario choreographers. Excerpts from the company’s smash hit Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet ® will also be on the program.

The Dance for All Project in Wolfville, NS
2023-05-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Acadia Performing Arts Centre, 504 Main Street, Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6, Canada

Cinderella in Halifax, NS
2023-05-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2V9, Canada
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Re-Imagining a Classic Fairytale
Ballet Jörgen brings a beloved fairytale to life with its telling of Cinderella. An innovative take on the classic, this stunning production by choreographer Bengt Jörgen offers a realistic, human look at Cinderella while highlighting magical aspects of the story. Jörgen’s choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family relationships.
Glenn Davidson’s set design creates a fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. Inspiration for the set pieces is drawn from ice storms and old forests. Costume designs by Robert Doyle playfully echo each character’s personality. The ballet is set to beautiful music by composer Sergei Prokofiev.

Cinderella in Summerside, PEI
2023-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Harbourfront Theatre, 124 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PEI, C1N 5Y8, Canada
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Re-imagining a classic fairytale
Ballet Jörgen brings a beloved fairytale to life with its telling of Cinderella. An innovative take on the classic, this stunning production by choreographer Bengt Jörgen offers a realistic, human look at Cinderella while highlighting magical aspects of the story. Jörgen’s choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family relationships.
Glenn Davidson’s set design creates a fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. Inspiration for the set pieces is drawn from ice storms and old forests. Costume designs by Robert Doyle playfully echo each character’s personality. The ballet is set to beautiful music by composer Sergei Prokofiev.

Photo by Kristie Jones.

Cinderella in Saint John, NB
2023-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Imperial Theatre, 24 Kings Square S, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 5B8, Canada

George Brown Dance Presents: Unleashed
2023-04-15 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Winchester Theatre, 80 Winchester St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Unleashed premieres works by acclaimed guest choreographers, faculty and students, and selectively remounts significant works.
This show provides all GBD students with professional performance and production experience and is the highlight of our season!
