Calendar :: Dance

About Garth Fagan Dance

Garth Fagan Dance, now in its 37th season, is at the top of its profession. The Tony Award-winning choreographer of Broadway's The Lion King will mesmerize audiences with a mix of modern dance, the energy of Afro-Caribbean forms, balletic speed and precision and rule breaking spatial experimentation.
"Consider the Fagan program a prime example of the versatility and sophistication of concert dance in this new century." — Los Angeles Times

You can visit the Garth Fagan Dance website.

About Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie

The internationally renowned dance ensemble feature their latest collaborative project with a performance entirely choreographed by former Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada, James Kudelka. Fifteen Heterosexual Duets features duos that are "remarkable for their fluency and variety" (The Globe and Mail,Toronto), The performance continues with Soudain, l'hiver dernier, a stunning male duet to the music of Gavin Bryars — a performance that is sure to leave the spectator once again "spellbound by the emotional drama on the stage" (The Gazette, Montreal). Let yourself be swept up in the swirling, hypnotic work In Paradisum, a masterpiece of emotional power and technical brilliance.

To see video excerpts of In Paradisum visit the Coleman Lemieux & Companie website.

This performance of In Paradisum is part of artignite, a celebration of art in all forms: more than 40 performances, events, exhibits and happenings across Kingston from Jan 29 to Feb 14. Visit queensu.ca/artignite for the full calendar of events.

About Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba

The all-female company of beautiful and technically superb dancers performs "with amazing unanimity" (New York Times) and with "sheer technical finesse" (Chicago Sun-Times) under the inspired creative direction of dancer-choregrapher Lizt Alfonso. Dance Cuba fuses the rapidly clacking heels of the flamenco, with the flowing grace of classical ballet, added to the hot passion of Afro-Cuban dance with a touch of jazz featuring live musicians. Altogether it is exciting, riveting — and highly sensual. And as the dance critic in El Paso TX said: "If you ever get a chance to see this company, jump on it!"

For more information visit Lizt Alfonso Company Website.

Performance Sponsor: Regina and Irving Rosen

About Aszure Barton & Artists

One of Canada's most talented young choreographers, Aszure Barton is rapidly carving out a place for herself on the international dance scene. She founded the acclaimed company "Aszure Barton and Artists" in 2002, and has toured the world with her striking choreography inspired from classical ballet to contemporary dance. "The brilliant New York-based Barton produces delectable works that are quirky, deep, cheeky and poignant." — Globe and Mail

To learn more visit Aszure Barton & Artists online.

Read the Toronto Star's excellent article detailing Ms. Barton's collboration with the National Ballet of Canada.