Giselle
May 21 / 22, 2025
“Giselle” is considered one of the greatest Romantic ballets, emphasizing themes of love, betrayal, supernatural justice, and forgiveness. The contrast between the bright, earthly village in Act I and the ethereal, ghostly forest in Act II showcases the Romantic era’s fascination with the ethereal, the afterlife, and eternal love.
OBT is offering community outreach performances with discounted tickets for our 1:00pm matinee performances. VIP tickets will also be available for the 7:00pm performances including: a private reception with a complimentary drink, a personal invitation to the next event for sponsors and VIP only, and signed poster.
“Giselle”, known as a masterpiece in the classical ballet world, premiered in 1841, music by Adolphe Adam. Staged/choreographed by Tanya Vadurova after Jules Perrot & Jean Coralli’s original choreography. This story ballet is one of the world’s most-often performed ballets and is also one of the most challenging to dance.
Lead roles:
Giselle: Annette Bakala
Albrecht: Liam Caines
Myrtha: Olivia Latendresse
Peasant Pas/Lead Willis: Anna Baerg & Laika Wintemute
Female ballerinas are all Okanagan Ballet Theatre dancers and Liam Caines is our guest dance Artist, former 2nd soloist with Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Choreographer/Director:
Tanya Vadurova is Resident Choreographer and Artistic Director of the Okanagan Ballet Theatre. Simultaneously, she still leads Mission Dance Centre and Company, the 22-year-old pre-professional ballet academy and locally known performing company. Ms Vadurova began her passionate professional ballet journey after receiving a bursary for Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto. As a child, she performed in Canada’s National Ballet productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker and later professionally in Europe.
The Nutcracker
December, 2024
Artistic Director/Producer, Tanya Vadurova is pleased to announce: MISSION DANCE COMPANY will be bringing their annual enchanting and beautiful production of “THE NUTCRACKER” to the stage this December 2024. Featuring principal dancers of the OKANAGAN BALLET THEATRE.
Come and join Mission Dance Company as they present this performance featuring their accomplished and passionate dancers, magical, larger than life, growing Christmas tree plus narration that will enhance the understanding of this classic story. You are taken back in time with the majestic dancing of the party guests & children, and lively seasonal celebrations in which we witness the magic and surprising eccentricity of Uncle Drosslemeyer who brings many gifts including the special life size toys to entertain the party guests. He also brings his special creation of the very magnificent gift of the Nutcracker to Clara while her mischievous little brother, Fritz, plots to disrupt the evening. The performers will have their audience in a state of suspense and laughter throughout the entirety of the show.
Feel the joy of the season through dance and this age old tale as you follow young Clara through her extraordinary dream of an adventure. Witness the exquisite Sugar-Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince, the dancing reindeer, silly clowns and the exciting battle between the pestering mice and the Nutcracker Soldier’s devoted army. Mission Dance Company makes this holiday tradition child-friendly yet entertaining for all generations. This exciting display of the arts is a high-quality and exciting production you do not want to miss!
All audience members will be swept away in time by the magic of this age old tale in this production featuring the breathtaking dancing of the locally established Okanagan Ballet Theatre and the impressive young dancers of Mission Dance Company as they all fill the stage on their toes… leaving everyone to wonder how they can balance and twirl on just the tip of their special pointe shoes. Child friendly yet entertaining for all generations. A story full of so many characters to enjoy: fun, suspenseful, beautiful, eccentric, kind, ridiculous, mischievous, charming.
Choreographer/Director:
Tanya Vadurova is Resident Choreographer and Artistic Director of the Okanagan Ballet Theatre. Simultaneously, she still leads Mission Dance Centre and Company, the 22-year-old pre-professional ballet academy and locally known performing company. Ms Vadurova began her passionate professional ballet journey after receiving a bursary for Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto. As a child, she performed in Canada’s National Ballet productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker and later professionally in Europe.
