A new ballet opening Wednesday is the first work by an Asian choreographer commissioned by the National Ballet of Canada for its main stage at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
UtopiVerse, by choreographer William Yong, explores the concept of utopia in the age of technology. Yong — who also dances, acts, designs and directs — uses light, music, video and contemporary movement to create his futuristic world.
Yong, born in Hong Kong but based in Toronto, said his creativity emerged in childhood. He said his early experiences, steeped in poverty, helped to shape the ballet that audiences will see. The world premiere leads a winter triple bill that runs until Sunday.
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