Vividus: Full of Life @ Venables Theatre

Event Dates:
  • Thu • February 19, 2026 • 7:30 PM
  • Event Cost: $25-$40

The Vividus: Full of Life program features a stunning lineup of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire. With Alysa Pires’ striking Vestiges and Guillaume Côté’s electrifying Le Carnaval des Animaux, this high-energy program from Canada’s leading dancemakers will be completed by a third work and promises to please a wide range of spectators.

Award-winning choreographer Alysa Pires constructs a striking commentary on the search for true connection and meaning amid disorder. Set to the cinematic melodies of violinist Hilary Hahn and composer Hauschka, Vestiges highlights the virtuosity of Pires’ bold and lively choreography.

Guillaume Côté, Principal Dancer and Chorographic Associate with The National Ballet of Canada, applies his fresh, artistic vision to a jovial rendition of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Le Carnaval des Animaux, regarded as one of the French composer’s best-known works. Full of whimsical ornamentation, this upbeat ensemble piece pushes the limits of contemporary ballet and promises to delight audiences with its exuberant energy of frolicking and fun.