Dancers from British Columbia and Alberta will come together in a tour-de-force display of artistry as part of Ballet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 tribute to Canada91裸聊视频檚 150th.

Ballet Kelowna leaps into Canada91裸聊视频檚 Sesquicentennial with the presentation of 150 Moves, a collection of works designed to showcase the talent and artistry of Canadian influence in classical and contemporary dance, Feb. 3 and 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

Born and raised in Kelowna, dancer Desire Bortolussi has been with Ballet Kelowna for five seasons and is dancing in 150 Moves.

91裸聊视频淚 grew up dancing in Kelowna,91裸聊视频� she said.

Her favourite work of 150 Moves is D茅nouement, which she was learning choreography for when Capital News pulled her out for an interview.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really challenging, the choreography,91裸聊视频� she said.

Ballet Kelowna has six full-time dancers, three men and three women, which she enjoys.

91裸聊视频淵ou get more individual attention, but there91裸聊视频檚 added pressure,91裸聊视频� she said.

The anticipated performance will also feature up-and-coming artists from Vancouver91裸聊视频檚 Arts Umbrella Dance Company and Alberta Ballet II.

91裸聊视频淏allet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 mandate is to encourage, promote, and develop Canadian dancers and choreographers,91裸聊视频� said Simone Orlando, Ballet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 artistic director and CEO.

91裸聊视频淥ur official season-opening performance, 150 Moves, is a gala-style program that does just this. I think audiences will be surprised and incredibly impressed by the visual feast on stage.

91裸聊视频淭he performance involves more than 30 performers, and the energy and athleticism of these dancers is sure to inspire and make one proud to be Canadian.91裸聊视频�

Named for Canada91裸聊视频檚 birthday, 150 Moves is a mixed program of four distinct works choreographed by renowned Canadian artists.

D茅nouement, originally commissioned by Karen Kain 91裸聊视频� Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada (NBoC), was created by Matjash Mrozewski to celebrate the talents of NBoC dancers at the prestigious Eighth International Competition for the Erik Bruhn Prize.

Doppeling, created by Ballet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Simone Orlando for Ballet BC in 2009 and mounted again in 2011, has been described as a cleverly-constructed theatrical romp which provides mesmerizing commentary on conformity and individuality.

91裸聊视频淒ancers from Arts Umbrella were part of the original Ballet BC cast, so their participation in Ballet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 presentation of Doppeling is in keeping with how the piece was initially conceived and staged,91裸聊视频� said Orlando.

A special addition to Doppeling is guest artist Jera Wolfe.

This acclaimed dancer, who calls Kelowna home, has performed around the world with his skill across dance disciplines that include hip-hop, breakdance, jazz, and classical ballet.

An alumnus of Canada91裸聊视频檚 National Ballet School and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Wolfe was a finalist in season three of So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

Tickets start from $44.25 for adults, $38.25 for seniors and $26.75 for students/children.

Visit Ballet Kelowna's for more information and to purchase tickets.