season 2009

October 14 - 17, 2009, Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre

ProArteDanza's powerful and visceral dance performances return for the company's 5th anniversary featuring a world premier inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. The company's unique fusion of contemporary dance and classical ballet will run from October 14 – 17, 2009 at the Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre.

Hot off a world premiere in Europe and the company's successful tour across Canada, Italian- born Artistic Director Roberto Campanella choreographs the new work inspired by the life of Galileo. Specially created to mark the 400th anniversary of the Galilean telescope, it will feature an original composition by the highly acclaimed Toronto musician, Rick Hyslop, live performance by acclaimed Toronto singer Patricia O'Callaghan and costumes by the celebrated young designer Evan Biddell, winner of Project Runway Canada.

The program also features the North American premiere of Hidden Places, originally created for Mannheim Ballet in 2008 choreographed by Artistic Associate and Dora award winner, Robert Glumbek to Arnold Schönberg’s Verklärte Nacht op. 4.

$22-38, Student/Senior $20-33, Package $20-33, Student/Senior Package $22

Tickets available online from Harbourfront or box office at 416-973-4000