There91裸聊视频檚 more to ballet than learning the steps.
It involves dedication and creativity, which is what San Francisco-based Alonzo King LINES Ballet brings to the stage.
Full of diverse dancers from all over the world, LINES Ballet includes one of Ballet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 own alumni.
Robb Beresford, 29, started his ballet career with Ballet Kelowna in 2007.
Hailing from Ontario, Beresford danced with Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 small ballet team for a year.
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Now, Beresford has his dream job, dancing with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. He joined the company in 2013.
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He has opportunities to share ideas and be creative, helping sculpt the performances.
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He91裸聊视频檚 excited to revisit Kelowna; it feels surreal to him to see how far he91裸聊视频檚 come.
His favourite performance is SAND, one if the two performances that will be shown at the Kelowna Community Theatre, March 7.
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Ever since Beresford can remember, he91裸聊视频檚 been intrigued by music and danced for friends and family.
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Choreographer and creator of the company Alonzo King said Beresford has a quiet nature, but a deep understanding of choreography and is an 91裸聊视频渆xtraordinary91裸聊视频� dancer.
91裸聊视频淗e has a depth of understanding that is both broad and deep. He has a solid technique and has a personal take on choreography that I find intriguing,91裸聊视频� said King.
There is a flow of communication between dancers and King and he listens to the dancers and wants them to add their experiences.
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This is the first time LINES Ballet is performing in Kelowna.
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It91裸聊视频檚 hard to describe what the performances will look like because they91裸聊视频檙e subjective, said King.
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91裸聊视频淚 would advise people to come and experience it. I (would) want to open myself and find resonance and how it speaks to me. I don91裸聊视频檛 want to hear the interpretation of what the work is.91裸聊视频�
The San Francisco company has been in operation since 1982.
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Tickets to the performances are available at Ballet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 website .
