Past Events
In Motion
Join us for an exhilarating and intimate evening of contemporary dance and live chamber music performed by some of Canada's youngest stars!
IN MOTION is a fresh initiative led by our beloved Peggy Baker, joined by choreographers Peggy, Robert Stephen and Jera Wolfe, dancers Robert, Jera, Miyeko Ferguson, Sonja Boretski, and members of the National Ballet School Company Life Partner Program, and with musicians Isabella Perron (violin), Joanne Yesol Choi (cello), and myself (Chris). Lighting design by the wizard Gabriel Cropley.
It offers a week of intense rehearsals and performances that explore improvisation, togetherness, and collaboration; we are bringing together musicians from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) of the highest calibre with choreographers and contemporary dancers in an intimate setting--The Citadel Ross Centre for Dance.
The addition of the National Ballet School’s Company Life Program, as well as musicians from the RCM solidifies the synergy between organisations in the artistically diverse city of Toronto.
Winterberries II
For our second winter showcase titled Winterberries II, we are featuring violinist Timothy Chooi, cellist Sophie van der Sloot, and pianist Chris Au - all musicians of international acclaim. They will be performing alongside contemporary dancers; jaw-dropping talents such as Jera Wolfe, Katherine Semchuk, Jessica Runge, Emily Spearing, as well as Derek Souvannavong. We are grateful to have Peggy Baker and Jera Wolfe choreographing something new for us this showcase, and to bring back a piece choreographed by Emily Spearing.
Summer in focus
An array of gorgeous works for piano, harp, and violin brought vividly to life by dancers from the world of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Timeless pas de deux from Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet are offered alongside new works by esteemed Toronto choreographers Jera Wolfe and Peggy Baker, and a solo by the magnificent principal dancer, Harrison James.
https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/enjoy/special-events/edwards-summer-music-series/
Winterberries
Our 2025 year at JOM begins with a culmination of our most beloved and striking performers in both dance and chamber music!
