Alberta Ballet: fighting spirit of the West. (Ali Pourfarrokh is artistic director of the Canadian company)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: September 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

The Alberta Ballet languished as the step-daughter to Canada's other ballet companies until Pourfarrokh brought dramatic changes. He brought in live music, created a no-star system with contemporary works, and utilized guest artists and choreographers. Subscription renewals are breaking records.

In the royal family of Canadian classical dance, Alberta Ballet is a lady-in-waiting. The acknowledged kings and queens are National Ballet of Canada in Toronto, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in Montreal, Ballet British Columbia in Vancouver, and Royal Winnipeg Ballet. More oftne than not, A.B., a ...

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