LEGENDS: Signature Programme 1
About the event
Co-curated by Alyssa Martin and Robert Binet. Works performed by Tessa Virtue, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Claire Heggen - Théâtre du Mouvement, Sampradaya Dance Creations, and The National Ballet of Canada. Legends take the stage at this programme featuring iconic jazz works, classical Indian dance, ballet, contemporary dance theatre, and Olympic ice dancer Tessa Virtue in her first off-ice performance! Content warning: mature language. Program Legends are told, celebrated, and reclaimed in this international mixed programme of women-led companies. Tessa Virtue steps off the ice and onto the stage in a new FFDN commission by Alyssa Martin. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago digs into Gwen Verdon’s collaboration with Bob Fosse in Sweet Gwen Suite. Mississauga’s Sampradaya Dance Creations celebrates founding Artistic Director Lata Pada. French artist Claire Heggen looks back in a very unique way. The National Ballet of Canada returns with a pas de deux to celebrate their 75th anniversary.