Overall Rating
4.3
By PatriciaJ
Amazing
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Edmonton
I took my girls for the first time ever and it didn't disappoint! From the music to the staging, from the wardrobe design to the performance!
By Ballet Bunhead
What Happened To Theatre Etiquette?
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Edmonton
The classic ballet of The Sleeping Beauty, first performed in 1890, was presented on the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium stage in 2023 by Alberta Ballet beautifully. It was the lack of theatre etiquette that spoiled the experience for me and my husband. Specifically, audience members arriving late that were permitted to enter the auditorium and take their seats thereby inconveniencing the patrons who were already seated and who were taking in the in-progress performance. The Jubilee Auditorium Know Before You Go page on their website states: “Latecomers will be seated during a suitable break in the performance at the discretion of the promoter”. I understand extenuating circumstances may cause patrons to arrive late, however perhaps they could be accommodated by waiting at the back, for example, until there is a suitable break to take their seats. This way, seated patrons are not disturbed by the need to stand while latecomers trepidly make their way in the dark to their seat while also interfering with the sight lines of those patrons seated behind and generally distracting others nearby thus interrupting the overall atmosphere. I attend a ballet such as The Sleeping Beauty to be drawn into the story and fantasy, to escape life’s hustle and bustle, to be immersed in visual and auditory senses. Poor theatre etiquette, in part, diminished my experience.
By Ally
Amazing!
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
Such an incredible show, from the backgrounds to the costumes to the dancers themselves. Highly recommend and cannot wait to come back for the nutcracker.
By Nana
It was great but. . . .
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Edmonton
It was a wonderful ballet but thought it would be on point! In future could they get companies with pointe shoes? And the Winnipeg ballet and more cuban dancers ballet? Without tutus?
By Nana
Excellent
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Edmonton
It was a wonderful event. I really loved the talk with the 2 Artistic Directors before the event. Can we please see more Cuban dancers? Can you get Osiel Gouno?
By Gina
Spectacular
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary
It was truly spectacular performance. I love the story of Evita so it had special effects on me. It was very powerful and you totally could follow the story telling to watch the dancers. Recommend to everyone. Thank you for bringing this incredible performance to Calgary.
By fanofchristmas
Colorful but hard to follow
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
Did not follow the traditional story line and some scenes did not make sense.
By babysmiles2012
The Nutcraker / Casse-noisette was amazing
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
What a fantastic Christmas tradition for the whole family. I took my 2 year old and she loved it. It was the first time I was seeing it live and I was mesmorized. The dancer were wonderful, brilliant and danced beautifully. The orchestra was fantastic, I can't wait until next year.
By Stroemer
Not for children.
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
The performance was good, The professional dancers were good,but I doubt if any child got the sense of the story. Unless this was clearly explained to the child, there was no way a kid, like ours,of 9 and 11, could guess that the whole play was made of parts of a dream of a young girl. Almost nothing related that play to the chrismass spirit. Our two grand-children did not seem to recognise the Dance of the flowers by any other sign than the music itself. It felt strang to see the crowd applaud after each short performance by the dancers.
By MaudeOne
Nutcracker Impresses Once Again
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
Another wonderful rendition of a holiday favourite. I always know it's Christmas time when The Nutcracker makes it's return engagement at the NAC. This is our 8th year enjoying this classic ballet and a tradition with three generations .
Alberta Ballet Artist Overview
Alberta Ballet thrills and inspires audiences with unparalleled productions. As a resident company of the Jubilee Auditorium, it reaches over 60,000 Albertans each year with performances in Calgary and Edmonton.
Alberta Ballet's standing company of artists are classically trained and renowned for wide-ranging versatility. These dancers come from across Canada and around the world. 40% of the troupe are alumni of Alberta Ballet School, Alberta Ballet's training division.
Alberta Ballet's mission is to ignite the curiosity and imagination of people in all communities across the province, championing their stories and experiences through dance training, creation and performances.
Alberta Ballet's new season is brimming with bold and daring productions to captivate your imagination! Featuring productions with vivid characters and grand adventures, Alberta Ballet is bringing artists, sets, music and storytelling from across the world. Alberta Ballet has also reached into its repertoire for some Alberta-infused interpretations. Several works include collaborations with today's most prolific choreographers. Productions include Dona Peron, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Hamlet, Hansel & Gretel, Der Wolf and the Rite of Spring.