The Cowboy Act Suite and Other Works - Capitol Season Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM PDT

Adult $38 Senior $34.50 Under 30 $20

BC Touring Council’s Artistic Company of the Year Award

Ballet Kelowna is honoured to have received the 2024 Artistic Company of the Year award from the British Columbia Touring Council. The nominators wrote: 
”Over the past decade, the ballet world has undergone rapid transformation led by a new generation of visionary Artistic Directors. Several regional ballet companies have evolved and earned their place among those actively commissioning some of the most innovative dance creations in Canada. Among these trailblazing companies is the winner of tonight's award.

Cameron Fraser-Monroe's The Cowboy Act Suite is a work that explores the dichotomy between "Cowboys and Indians." While these caricatures have been portrayed on pages, stages, and in films, they are often penned from a colonial perspective. Fraser-Monroe's intuitive take on the swashbuckling strut of the Cowboy informs this intellectual unpacking of a one-sided lens and flips the script to ask, what happens when an Indian directs the Cowboys through their history? The Cowboy Act Suite will be paired with two other signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s repertoire.

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Opening Act

Cerca De Ti This piece explores the complex emotions of reflecting on past experiences and the yearning for something once deeply cherished. It delves into the bittersweet sensation of missing something that was once all-encompassing and essential, yet acknowledging the present moment with a sense of acceptance. The dance navigates through the highs and lows of longing for a presence that has transformed, no longer existing in its previous form but still impacting your life profoundly. It’s a journey of reconciling with the absence of something that once defined your world.

Bio Ava Jinjoe Ava Jinjoe trained in classical ballet from a young age at Kootenay Dance Works in Rossland, BC. She utilizes that discipline to bring a of blend of technical precision and artistic flair to her choreography. With a rich background of experience, Ava has attended and /or been accepted to numerous prestigious ballet schools such as Arts Umbrella, Houston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Ballet Jorgen. Ava began teaching at DanceFusion in the Fall of 2023 and has been weaving imaginative and innovative routines that push the boundaries of classical dance. She is proficient in teaching ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz, and showcases versatility in her instruction. She brings passion, dedication, and a profound love for the art of dance. Known for creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment, she is equally adept at guiding beginners and coaching seasoned dancers.

This show is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors Prestige Lakeside Resorts, The Bridge FM, Yum Son Night Owl Hospitality, Nelson District Credit Union, Kootenay Co-op, Nelson Star and Hall Printing and our funders the BC Arts Council, Canadian Heritage, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the City of Nelson and the Province of British Columbia.