We move fearlessly forward with a contemporary, neoclassical and bracing program. This is an unrivaled opportunity to experience all that SacBallet can do. We will premiere the much anticipated work, Soar. Jennifer Archibald, Resident Choreographer for Cincinnati Ballet, was a Choreographic Fellow for Alvin Ailey’s New Directions Choreography Lab. Her work, Soar, pushes contemporary movement to its most beautiful limits. Sacramento Ballet’s own national choreographer in the making, Julia Feldman creates Hearts her first mainstage piece following Nutcracker 2021 for the company. And we gift a long-awaited return of George Balanchine’s classical masterwork, Allegro Brillante.  “It contains everything I know about the classical ballet in 13 minutes.” ~George Balanchine

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Catalyst

The Sofia

**Adieu: A Celebration of Guillaume Côté**

Join us for a poignant farewell to Guillaume Côté, a luminary of The National Ballet of Canada, as we celebrate his illustrious 26-year career with the company. This special event, titled "Adieu: A Celebration of Guillaume Côté," will take place from May 30 to June 5, 2025, at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto.

**Event Highlights:**

- **World Premieres:** Experience the debut of Guillaume Côté's new work, "Into the fade," co-created with Ben Shirinian, alongside his thrilling restaging of "Boléro." The program will also feature world premieres from two of Canada's most exciting choreographic talents, Ethan Colangelo and Jennifer Archibald.

- **Into the fade:** A mesmerizing pas de deux that explores the themes of legacy and farewell, showcasing Côté's extraordinary artistry in a solo created specifically for this occasion. The performance includes a film element by Ben Shirinian, marking another collaboration between the two artists.

- **Boléro:** Witness the power of Maurice Ravel's famous music brought to life through Côté's choreography, featuring a small ensemble and a leading woman in a performance that builds from vulnerability to strength.

- **New Works:** Be among the first to see the world premieres by Ethan Colangelo and Jennifer Archibald, two choreographers who are redefining contemporary dance on the international stage.

**Additional Information:**

- **Casting:** Details will be announced approximately two weeks prior to the opening. Stay tuned to our eNewsletter, Ballet News, and social media for updates.

- **Tickets and Subscriptions:** Create your own subscription package to save on tickets to this and other performances. Visit our website for more details and to subscribe to Ballet News for the latest announcements.

- **Ballet Talks:** Enhance your experience by attending a Ballet Talk 45 minutes before every performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre.

Don't miss this unforgettable tribute to one of ballet's most revered artists. Secure your tickets now for "Adieu: A Celebration of Guillaume Côté" and witness the culmination of a remarkable career.

Jennifer Archibald

Events

Upcoming events

May 30 - Jun 5, 2025

Adieu: A Celebration of Guillaume Côté · The National Ballet of Canada

Past events

14 - 16 Apr, 2022

Catalyst · Sacramento Ballet

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