Classics and New Works from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet

This season Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet shows of its range, as well as its new principle dancers as the troupe performs some of ballet’s most-loved classics as well as two world premieres.

RWB opens with the world premiere of Svengali, October 19-23. Creative genius Mark Godden brings the psychological drama of mind control to the stage, taking inspiration from a film treatment from international film sensation Guy Maddin.

The holiday classic the Nutcracker returns to the stage December 23 and 28 and is followed by another classic, Giselle, March 7-11. The beautiful and haunting masterpiece of heartbreak and revenge is timeless classic updated with elegant new sets and costumes.

The final offering of the season if Pure Ballet, May 9-13 a collection of four short pieces, including the world premiere of The Doorway – Scenes from Leonard Cohen, by Jorden Morris, creator of the RWB's hit Moulin Rouge ® - The Ballet. The series of dance vignettes set to the songs and poems of legend Leonard Cohen explore the emotional journey of love and longing.