The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is a 4-million-cubic-foot (110,000 m ) performing arts, culture and community facility, located in Edmonton , Alberta , Canada .
18-790: Alberta Ballet (also known as the Alberta Ballet Company ) was founded by Muriel Taylor and Dr. Ruth Carse in 1958 and became a professional company in 1966. The company is a resident company of both the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Alberta and the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, Alberta and performs its full season in both venues. Carse directed the company until 1975. She
36-469: A part-time, dance-only option for those in grades 5 and 6. The School's Dedicated Contemporary Dance Stream is available to students in grades 10, 11 and 12 who wish to focus on contemporary dance. The School is led by Artistic Principal Ashley McNeil and, in 2018, was recognized by Canadian Heritage for its national impact in training artists for professional artistic careers, at the highest levels. Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium The auditorium
54-725: Is also the King in Right of Alberta. As a Commonwealth realm, the Canadian monarch is shared with 14 other independent countries within the Commonwealth of Nations . Within Canada, the monarch exercises power individually on behalf of the federal government , and the 10 provinces. The powers of the Crown are vested in the monarch and are exercised by the lieutenant governor. The advice of
72-620: Is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of Alberta . In modern Canadian use, the term Government of Alberta refers specifically to the executive—political ministers of the Crown (the Cabinet/Executive Council) who are appointed on the advice of the premier . Ministers direct the non-partisan civil service , who staff ministries and agencies to deliver government policies, programs, and services. The executive corporately brands itself as
90-920: The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra , the show was recorded and later released as a live album, entitled Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra . In January 2010, theatre reviewer Pollstar revealed that the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium was the busiest theatre in Canada, selling 146,555 tickets in 2009, beating its twin, the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary (138,515 tickets) and Toronto’s Massey Hall (93,742 tickets). Government of Alberta The Government of Alberta ( French : gouvernement de l'Alberta )
108-567: The Government of Alberta , or more formally, His Majesty's Government of Alberta ( French : Gouvernement de l’Alberta de Sa Majesté ). Alberta operates in the Westminster system of government. The political party or coalition that wins the largest number of seats in the legislature forms government, and the party's leader becomes premier of Alberta and ministers are selected by the premier. King Charles III , as sovereign
126-570: The Orchestra pit is in use. There is also a banquet room, meeting room, rehearsal hall and luxury suite available to rent, along with being able to hold trade shows and meetings in the theatre proper and its lobbies. In 2005 as part of the celebrations for the Alberta Centennial, the auditorium underwent extensive renovations totalling a cost of $ 91 million. British rock band Procol Harum performed on November 18, 1971, along with
144-682: The royal prerogative and granting royal assent . The executive power is vested in the Crown and exercised "in-Council", meaning on the advice of the Executive Council; conventionally, this is the Cabinet, which is chaired by the premier and comprises ministers of the Crown . The term Government of Alberta , or more formally, His Majesty's Government refers to the activities of the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council . The day-to-day operation and activities of
162-553: The royal prerogative . As premiers hold office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the elected Legislative Assembly , they typically sit as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and lead the largest party or a coalition in the Assembly. Once sworn in, the premier holds office until either they resign or removed by the lieutenant governor after either a motion of no confidence or defeat in
180-538: The Government of Alberta are performed by the provincial departments and agencies, staffed by the non-partisan public service, and directed by the elected government. The premier of Alberta is the primary minister of the Crown . The premier acts as the head of government for the province, chairs and selects the membership of the Cabinet , and advises the Crown on the exercise of executive power and much of
198-531: The company as well. The season included performances of the glam-rock ballet Love Lies Bleeding , featuring principal dancer Yukichi Hattori in the role of Elton John . The 2016–2017 season featuring Alberta Ballet company dancers included Dracula , The Nutcracker , Alice in Wonderland , and the World Premiere of Our Canada , a new creation in collaboration with Gordon Lightfoot . Dracula
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#1732787690038216-627: The company in December of 2023. Francesco Ventriglia has been director of the company since January 2024. Artistic director Jean Grand-Maître has choreographed Carmen , which toured China, and Fiddle and the Drum , a collaboration with Joni Mitchell while at the Alberta Ballet. In the spring of 2010 the company built on its ballet and pop collaboration by staging an Elton John production named Elton : Love Lies Bleeding. Elton John reportedly
234-479: The company to China, Finland, and Egypt. Jean Grand-Maître was then appointed as artistic director. In 2019 Christopher Anderson was appointed co-artistic director of the company alongside Grand-Maître. This was planned as part of a three year transition process leading to Anderson becoming full artistic director of the company for the 2022/2023 season. In June 2023 it was announced that Christopher Anderson and Alberta Ballet had "decided to part ways”. Anderson left
252-521: The premier and Executive Council is typically binding; the Constitution Act, 1867 requires executive power to be exercised only "by and with the Advice of the Executive Council". The lieutenant governor is appointed by the governor general , on the advice of the prime minister of Canada . Thus, it is typically the lieutenant governor whom the premier and ministers advise, exercising much of
270-782: Was built in 1957, on a 13-acre (53,000 m ) site adjacent to the University of Alberta to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alberta. It is owned and operated by the Government of Alberta . The Jubilee is home to the Edmonton Opera , Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and the Alberta Ballet . In addition to opera, ballet, and dance performances, for many years it has hosted Broadway shows, stand-up comedians, theatre productions, recording artists , concert bands, orchestras, cultural festivals, and awards ceremonies. The main theatre hosts 2,538 people on three levels, or 2,416 if
288-677: Was followed by Jeremy Leslie-Spinks (1975-1976), Brydon Paige (1976–1988), and Ali Pourfarrokh (1988–1998). During Pourfarrokh's tenure, in 1990, the company merged with the Calgary City Ballet and moved into the Nat Christie Centre in Calgary. Since then, it has performed in both Edmonton and Calgary. Former San Francisco Ballet dancer Mikko Nissinen then directed the company until 2002. Nissinen introduced Balanchine works, while continuing to commission new works from Canadian and international choreographers. He toured
306-488: Was on-loan from Texas Ballet Theater and choreographed by their artistic director, Ben Stevenson (dancer) . Guest company performances included Shadowland (performed by Pilobolus ), a mixed bill from dance company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo , and Life (performed by BalletBoyz ). Dancers of Alberta Ballet (2024/25): The Professional Division at Alberta Ballet School is a full-time dance and academic training program for students in grades 7 through 12, with
324-558: Was so moved by Fiddle and the Drum that he asked Alberta Ballet to produce a ballet for him. Alberta Ballet was the first Canadian company to stage a ballet by Christopher Wheeldon of the New York City Ballet . Wheeldon choreographed A Midsummer Night's Dream with the company. It also commissioned two pieces from Jorma Elo , of the Boston Ballet . Canadian choreographer Sabrina Matthews has created pieces
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