Classical Ballet - Why Bother?

Published on 01-24-2012 Comments(0) Full article

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 6:00 pm @Scotiabank Dance Centre

The hosts of the National Ballet of Cuba present what will undoubtedly be a lively and passionate debate! Join an illustrious panel who will discuss the future of Classical Ballet. Among the panelists; arts writer Max Wyman, dancer and arts activist Grant Strate, Emily Molnar the Artistic Director of Ballet BC and dance critic Deborah Meyers.

Entry is free.

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca

Published on 01-16-2012 Comments(0) Full article

Saturday Jan 21, 2012, 8 PM to 10 PM @The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Co-presented with PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

"Noche Flamenca star Soledad Barrio dances as if she's channeling 500 years of pain, despair, and passion...the small, muscular dancer moves with an introspective quality that is deeply personal, almost private, yet somehow universal. And it seems to unfurl totally in the moment, with an intensity and focus that is riveting." The Boston Globe

Spain's most respected flamenco company has been burning up stages around the world with its raw, deeply emotional performances of virtuosic guitar, cathartic song and spectacular dance, thrilling both audiences and critics in the process.

For more information, please visit the official website.

Pull Focus Film School Open House

Published on 01-12-2012 Comments(0) Full article

Thursday, January 12th, 2012 7:00 pm @Pull Focus Film School - 8-306 Abbott Street

Interested in filmmaking? Want to get involved in your community while learning hands-on filmmaking skills?

Pull Focus Film School teaches filmmaking skills while empowering students to apply these skills to a greater cause. Come connect with like-minded individuals at the Pull Focus Film School Open House. We\'ll be bringing together former students, instructors, and other members of the non-profit community to engage in dialogue.

Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca

Published on 01-09-2012 Comments(0) Full article

Saturday Jan 21, 2012, 8 PM to 10 PM @The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca ignite the Chan Centre stage with fiery Latin song and dance, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8pm - part of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Renowned as the worlds most authentic Flamenco practitioners, the group has graced the world's stages with their raw and deeply emotional performances of virtuosic guitar, cathartic song, and spectacular dance.

"Noche Flamenca star Soledad Barrio dances as if she's channeling 500 years of pain, despair, and passion...the small, muscular dancer moves with an introspective quality that is deeply personal, almost private, yet somehow universal. And it seems to unfurl totally in the moment, with an intensity and focus that is riveting." The Boston Globe

For more information, please visit the official website.

Khatia Buniatishvili, Piano

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Monday Jan 23, 2012, 8 PM to 10 PM @Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC

Pre-Concert Talk: 7:15 PM. 2008 Prizewinner in the Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, 2009 BBC New Generation Artist, and 2010 Borletti Buitoni Award Winner, 23 year old Georgian-born pianist, Khatia Buniatishvili is on her way to international fame. She has recently signed an exclusive recording contract with Sony.

"Khatia is a young pianist of extraordinary talent. I was impressed by her exceptional pianistic gift, natural musicality, imagination and her brilliant virtuosity." - Martha Argerich.