The Mix
A fiery triple bill featuring Hans van Manen’s 5 Tangos, Balanchine’s Rubies, and a new work by Alysa Pires honouring The Tragically Hip and the tenth anniversary of the passing of Gord Downie.
Apr 30–May 2, 2027
Details
Location
Centennial Concert Hall
Run Time
1 hour, 47 min
Genre
Mixed Repertoire, Classical
Program
Price starts at
$45
performance
Overview
Concluding the season with fiery passion, our mixed-repertoire show is a triple bill celebrating some of ballet’s most dynamic choreographic voices. The program features Hans van Manen’s 5 Tangos, a masterpiece of fluidity and subtle drama, presented in tribute to the recently passed Dutch master; George Balanchine’s Rubies, a sparkling display of technical brilliance and playful energy; and a striking new work by Canadian choreographer Alysa Pires, honouring The Tragically Hip on the tenth anniversary of Gord Downie’s passing.
This program embodies the season’s theme of duality, balancing tradition with innovation, narrative depth with pure spectacle, and timeless artistry with fearless experimentation.
Audiences are invited to experience an evening of exhilarating dance that exemplifies RWB’s commitment to artistic excellence, emotional resonance, and the fearless pursuit of new ideas in the world of ballet.
Dates & Times
Doors open an hour before curtain. We highly recommend arriving then to soak in the atmosphere before the curtain rises.
Single tickets go on sale this summer, but seats are available now for all shows but the April 30 matinee through a season subscription.
what people are saying about five tangos
This was van Manen’s choreography at its best – clean, surprising, enigmatic, letting the movement speak for itself
Broadway World
Reviewing San Francisco Ballet’s performance of Five Tangos (2025)
Creative Teams
Hans van Manen
5 Tangos Choreography
Astor Piazzolla
5 Tangos Music
Jeal-Paul Vroom
5 Tangos Set & Costume Design
Jan Hofstra
5 Tangos Lighting Design
George Balanchine
Rubies Choreography
Igor Stravinsky
Rubies Music
Barbara Karinska
Rubies Costume Design
Peter Harvey
Rubies Set Design
Ronald Bates
Rubies Lighting Design
Mark Stanley
Rubies Lighting Design
Alysa Pires
World Premiere Choreography
The Tragically Hip
World Premiere Music
Dana Osborne
World Premiere Costume Design
Scott Henderson
World Premiere Lighting Design
About the Ballets
Premiered November 3, 1977 in Amsterdam, Netherlands with the Dutch National Ballet. Runtime 23 minutes.
An excerpt of the three-act ballet Jewels created for the New York City Ballet by co-founder and founding choreographer George Balanchine. Premiered April 13, 1967 with New York City Ballet. Runtime 19 minutes.
Newly commissioned for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in tribute to Canadian music icons The Tragically Hip to commemorate the tenth anniversary of frontman Gord Downie’s passing. Set to premiere in 2027. Runtime approximately 25 minutes.
Sponsors
Arts Partner
Live Music Benefactor
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