MISSION

The Mission of Ballet Jörgen Canada is to advance the art of ballet and choreography through the expression of the artistic vision of Bengt Jörgen.

HISTORY

Ballet Jörgen Canada is the fifth largest Canadian Ballet Company currently serving the nation. The company was founded in 1987 to create an opportunity for Canadian choreographers and original new works in classical ballet. Since that time, the company has grown to become Ontario's second largest dance company and progressively, a national centre of choreographic development. We are recognized internationally for our entrepreneurial innovation, our commitment to choreographic originality and artistic excellence.

ACTIVITY

Ballet Jörgen Canada has performed classic stories across the country for 19 years, bringing the beauty and enchantment of classical ballet to communities large and small. As the only major Canadian ballet company with a repertoire consisting exclusively of original works, the company has produced over 100 ballets by some 40 different choreographers, influenced by the core belief in reaching out to bring ballet to as many people as possible. To do this the company travels 45,000km every season, delivering first class professional performances, magic and inspiration to over 50 different communities performing in large and small venues at affordable prices.

Every year, Ballet Jörgen Canada averages 120 performances reaching over 50,000 people coast to coast, as well as providing substantial work in outreach initiatives. Ballet Jörgen Canada believes in making the art of ballet relevant to ordinary Canadians, wherever they live.