Ballet BC

Ballet BC Internationally acclaimed creation-based dance company led by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski

Ballet BC is an internationally acclaimed collaborative and creation-based contemporary ballet company led by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski. Based in Vancouver, the company’s distinctive style and unique approach has made a valuable contribution to the development of dance in Canada and around the world.

05/14/2026

2026/27 JUST ANNOUNCED!

Ballet BC’s 2026/27 40th anniversary season includes full evenings with by Dutch choreographers .marnevanopstal and Vancouver’s own Crystal Pite, plus a landmark 40th anniversary celebration featuring five exciting works: ’s ‘Undertainment,’ a world premiere from Medhi Walerski, and ’s ‘Obsidian’, a new creation from Artists-in-Residence Margaret Grenier and Starr Muranko, and David Dawson’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight,’ a special guest duet featuring dancers from the of Canada.

’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Take Form also return, bigger than ever, plus a few more special announcements to mark our 40th year—find all the details at balletbc.com.

Artists:
Photographer / Director:
Ballet BC Artistic Director:
Choreography: Ballet BC dancers,
Director of Photography:
Steadicam:
A Camera: Stefan Bereilli
D Camera:
B Camera: .west
Assistant Camera: Danny Rekaikin
Camera:
DIT:
Gaffer:
BB LX:
Grips: Peter Sydenham, Mike England
Stylist:
Assistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh,
Hair:
Make Up: .mowat
Producer:
Production: Kyler Kobel,
Photo Assistant:
BTS: Ted Spenceley
Music: Greg Coles,
Typography:
Special thanks:

05/14/2026

SEASON FORTY IS HERE!

Ballet BC’s 2026/27 40th anniversary season includes full evenings with by Dutch choreographers .marnevanopstal and Vancouver’s own Crystal Pite, plus a landmark 40th anniversary celebration featuring five exciting works: ’s ‘Undertainment,’ a world premiere from Medhi Walerski, and ’s ‘Obsidian’, a new creation from Artists-in-Residence Margaret Grenier and Starr Muranko, and David Dawson’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight,’ a special guest duet featuring dancers from the of Canada.

’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Take Form also return, bigger than ever, plus a few more special announcements to mark our 40th year—find all the details at balletbc.com.

Artists:
Photographer / Director:
Ballet BC Artistic Director:
Choreography: Ballet BC dancers,
Director of Photography:
Steadicam:
A Camera: Stefan Bereilli
D Camera:
B Camera: .west
Assistant Camera: Danny Rekaikin
Camera:
DIT:
Gaffer:
BB LX:
Grips: Peter Sydenham, Mike England
Stylist:
Assistant Stylists: Mahsa Pazhouh,
Hair:
Make Up: .mowat
Producer:
Production: Kyler Kobel,
Photo Assistant:
BTS: Ted Spenceley
Music: Greg Coles,
Typography:
Special thanks:

05/09/2026

Moments from FOR GLASS 🖤

Artists of Ballet BC
Choreography: and in collaboration with the dancers
Stager: Doug Letheren
Rehearsal Directors:
Music: performed by Microcosmos Quartet
Lighting Design:
Associate Lighting Design:
Costume Design:
Associate Costume Design: Kate Burrows

05/06/2026

FOR GLASS // All about the music

“What we’re really interested in is how the sonic and the physical world collide into each other, or constantly intermingle. It’s not that the dancers are just dancing to the music. The dancers and the musicians are one—they are with each other.” — FOR GLASS choreographer Or Schraiber

Schraiber and Bobbi Jene Smith have been spending a lot of time with Philip Glass’ music, which sets the scene for this week’s anticipated world premiere. The minimalist composer’s String Quartet No. 3 (Mishima) and String Quartet No. 5 are played live by Vancouver’s Microcosmos Quartet, coalescing into a sublime live experience.

Two sleeps until our season finale opens at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Four performances only. See you soon, Vancouver!

04/30/2026

Practice and play…and SHOES! 👞

Working hard on final touches in the studio as we prepare to share the world premiere of and ’s ‘FOR GLASS’.

Opening night is a week away! Don’t miss insightful artist talks with the choreographers (free for ticket holders), company class viewing on Saturday morning at the theatre, and lots of great deals with our restaurant partners.

May 7/8/9 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. All the details and tickets from $19 at the link in bio 🔗

04/29/2026

All-new ‘Vestiges’ for your International Dance Day, starring Orlando and Vivian 🤍

Let’s dance! Next week, and ’s newest work ‘FOR GLASS’ takes the stage in Vancouver for the first time ever. Will you be there?

04/28/2026

In process for ‘FOR GLASS’ with Imani and Eddie.

Our exciting season finale from and opens next week! We can’t wait to be back at the theatre with you. Going to be a special one.

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Vancouver, BC
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