Capture the imagination of the entire family with the magic of the beloved holiday favourite, Nutcracker. This treasured classic, danced to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, takes audiences on a wondrous adventure with Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. This heart-warming ballet is full of surprises,and features endearing Canadian scenes such as a snowy pond hockey game and battle on Parliament Hill. Sumptour costumes and set design make this classic sparkle, delighting audiences of all ages with its beauty and splendour during the festive season.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an enduring love story. Shakespeare’s beloved star-crossed romance is a timeless and exquisite masterpiece. Set to Prokofiev’s gorgeous score, against a sumptuous setting in 16th century Verona, the magnificence and grandeur of Rudi van Dantzig’s full-length production captivates with its riveting sword fights, compelling drama, and breathtaking classical choreography. Despite its tragic end, audiences will be swept away as they witness the unfolding of an unforgettable romance and an immortal tale between Juliet and her Romeo.

Choreographer Peter Quanz’s evening-length evocation of the torrid romance between famed artists Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel receives its Winnipeg premiere, performed by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. Set to a pastiche score of French and Russian composers, the impassioned artistry and neoclassical choreography beautifully depict the tumultuous and tragic love affair between the genius sculptors. As the narrative ballet unfurls, Les Grands Ballets’ gorgeous dancers decorate the stage, molded into familiar shapes of Rodin and Claudel sculptures.

The RWB closes the season with a mixed programme featuring three stunning Winnipeg premieres from the world’s leading contemporary ballet choreographers. The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude is William Forsythe’s affectionate homage to Petipa and Balanchine. Performed on pointe, the fast-paced, high energy work certainly lives up to its name, providing a breathtaking display of classical technique, precise footwork and courtly partnering. Four Seasons, by James Kudelka, is a rich interpretation of the journey of life. Hailed by critics as a “modern masterpiece” and danced to Vivaldi’s four violin concertos, the ballet integrates brilliant ensemble work with virtuosic solos and breathtaking pas-de-deux. Winnipeg’s own Jorden Morris will create a new signature work, Défilé, in celebration of the connectivity of the RWB Company and the RWB School’s Professional Division. Be prepared to see the entire organization on stage for a memorable performance not-to-be missed!