CarmenThe National Ballet of Canada - North American Premiere

There has never been a Carmen like this ground-breaking, genre-bending re-conceptualization by provocative Italian choreographer Davide Bombana.

Carmen, choreography by Davide Bombana
Skin Divers, choreography by Dominique Dumais

Choreography, film and the spoken word combine in two innovative dance pieces produced by The National Ballet of Canada.

“There’s a savagery in this ballet that might appeal to any up-and-coming dancer with fire in his eyes” Toronto Star

In its Canadian debut, Italian choreographer Davide Bombana's groundbreaking, genre-bending re-conceptualization of Bizet's Carmen dispenses with the story's inessentials and goes straight for the latent carnality and primal passions at its heart. The program's other Canadian premiere is inspired by Ann Michaels' poetry collection Skin Divers, where Dominique Dumais' choreography, complemented by projected visuals, explores the idea of the human body as "a living archive of experience."

Plus! All Carmen ticket holders will enjoy a flamenco music performance by the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company, 45 minutes before show time in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. Featuring guitarists and singers, patrons can enjoy this riveting performance from one of Canada's most innovative companies. You can also catch the flamenco performance at 12PM on Monday, June 8^th at the Eaton's Centre and 12PM on Friday June 12^th at First Canadian Place.