Soft Currents

March 26 - 28, 2026

This March, Ballet Edmonton presents Soft Currents, a contemporary performance inspired by murmurations, the shifting formations of starlings moving together in shared rhythm and direction.

Created as a task-based work with original sound, Soft Currents explores how a group listens, adapts, and moves with collective awareness. Built on a structured, collaboratively developed score for an ensemble of dancers, the choreography invites each artist to tune into their own physical sensations while remaining deeply responsive to one another.

The work unfolds across multiple spaces within the Art Gallery of Alberta, allowing the choreography to respond directly to its architectural and social environment. Wearing headphones, the dancers receive spoken text developed by the choreographer in conversation with the artists. These cues are heard only by the performers in real time. What the audience witnesses is a living, shifting performance that moves between unison and individual expression.

At its heart, Soft Currents reflects Ballet Edmonton’s ongoing interest in collaboration, care, and shared responsibility. It asks how individual choices shape the whole, and how a group can move forward together.

Performance Information

March 26/27/28
Art Gallery of Alberta

Doors open at 6:30 PM. The performance begins at 7:30 PM and moves throughout the gallery spaces.

Tickets are available through the Art Gallery of Alberta:
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At Ballet Edmonton, we believe the arts are for everyone. Dance has the power to connect, to welcome, and to create a sense of belonging, especially for those who are new to our city or who may face barriers to accessing live performance. Through the generous support of Simons, Ballet Edmonton is proud to offer sponsored tickets for newcomers to attend our performances as part of our Art Connects program. This partnership helps ensure that live dance remains accessible to underserved and equity-deserving community members across Edmonton.

Creating Access, Building Belonging

For many newcomers, attending a live ballet performance can be a first step toward feeling connected to their new community. Simons’ sponsorship removes financial barriers and opens the doors of the theatre to individuals and families who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience professional dance. This initiative is about more than tickets, it’s about inclusion. It’s about creating welcoming cultural spaces where people from all backgrounds can gather, reflect, and share in a collective experience. When newcomers sit alongside long-time audience members, the arts become a bridge, linking stories, perspectives, and communities.

A Shared Commitment to Community

Simons’ support of Art Connects reflects a deep commitment to accessibility, equity, and community well-being. By investing in arts access, Simons is helping strengthen Edmonton’s cultural fabric and ensuring that the city’s vibrant arts scene truly belongs to everyone. For Ballet Edmonton, partnerships like this are essential. They allow us to extend our impact beyond the stage and into the community, supporting connection, curiosity, and creative exchange.

With Gratitude

We are incredibly grateful to Simons for their leadership and generosity. Their sponsorship makes a meaningful difference in the lives of newcomers and helps Ballet Edmonton continue to grow as a welcoming, inclusive cultural organization. Together, we are opening doors, to the theatre, to the arts, and to a shared sense of belonging in our city.