Programme Information
Adieu: A Celebration of Guillaume Côté
Welcome!
Welcome to Adieu, a celebration of Canadian creativity and a tribute to the extraordinary career of Principal Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté as he takes his final bow with The National Ballet of Canada after 26 years.
We are proud to share the world premiere of Guillaume’s Grand Mirage, perform his acclaimed piece Bolero and introduce two exciting Canadian dancemakers to our mainstage: Jennifer Archibald and our newest Choreographic Associate Ethan Colangelo.
Warmly,
Hope Muir,
Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director
Please note that theatrical haze, dry ice and strobe lighting are used in this performance.
Hannah Galway and Guillaume Côté in rehearsal for Grand Mirage. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Creative Teams and Casting
For casting, see your printed programme or click here for casting of lead roles.
The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra
Former Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson with Artists of the Ballet in Bolero. Photo by Bruce Zinger.
Learn More
Watch
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Guillaume Côté: An Unforgettable Legacy in Dance
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Grand Mirage: Inside the Studio with Guillaume Côté
Read
An Insight Into Guillaume Côté’s Contribution to The National Ballet of Canada
Ethan Colangelo Shares His Creative Vision for Reverence
Jennifer Archibald on Her Choreographic Debut with The National Ballet of Canada
Guillaume Côté Reflects on His Career and the Creation of Grand Mirage
Jennifer Archibald in rehearsal for King's Fall. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Leadership and Staff
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director
Amanda Ram, Interim Executive Director
David Briskin, Music Director and Principal Conductor
Land Acknowledgement
The National Ballet of Canada acknowledges that we live, work, and create on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and this land is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Our Community of Support
Thank you to all our donors, sponsors and volunteers for your passion, commitment and generosity. Your contributions, which fund our activities onstage, behind the scenes and in our community, are vital to The National Ballet of Canada.
Coming Next
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Top photo: Guillaume Côté. Photo by Matt Barnes.