The Fiddle and
the Drum

Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
$26 · $21 · $16 · ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free

The contemporary follies of mankind, from our aggressive and warring nature to the seemingly unstoppable destruction of our environment, will be studied through the interactive use of music, the visual arts, and dance. Joni Mitchell’s poetic metaphors — in her music and her artwork — serve as a setting for the ballet. The dancers of Alberta Ballet at times give life to some of the characters depicted in her lyrics and in her artwork. At other times they work in counterpoint, abstractly illustrating our fragile potential for the creation of beauty.

Joni Mitchell is in the process of adding another four compositions to the soundtrack, transforming a 48-minute ballet into a full evening work. Be one of the lucky few who will have the chance to see this new, full length version of a ballet which has rocked the international arts world. A question and answer discussion will follow the performance with the creative team in attendance on-stage.

Tono
(Higher, Faster, Stronger)

Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 2:00 p.m.
Margaret Greenham Theatre
$16 · $13 · $9 · ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free
Red Sky Performance in partnership with The Banff Centre

One of Canada’s most exciting Aboriginal companies, Red Sky Performance delves into the unique and intriguing parallels of the indigenous peoples of Mongolia, China, and Canada. Red Sky speaks to the tribal identities of the indigenous peoples, their shamanic histories, and explores the great horse cultures of the world and their mystical sway over our imaginations. This dance and live music piece features an internationally renowned cast under the direction of Sandra Laronde.

Festival Dance

August 5, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m.
August 9 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Margaret Greenham Theatre
$16 · $13 · $9 · ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free

In partnership with seven top dance companies, including Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, National Ballet of Canada, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Ballet British Columbia, Boston Ballet, and Ballet Jörgen, the new Banff Summer Dance Program showcases the most promising young dance talents in North America. Featuring Balanchine’s Divertimento #15, Peggy Baker’s Julio Luomo, an excerpt from La Sylphide, and a new work from the recipient of the 2008 Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award.