Ballet Edmonton welcomes Mexican choreographer Sofia Camacho for her first collaboration with the company. An internationally recognized creator whose works have been presented across Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States, Camacho brings her bold and interdisciplinary approach to a new work created in collaboration with costume designer Andrés Zepol and composer Fernanda Medina.

The program also features a world premiere by Justin Rapaport. A former artist with Ballet BC and graduate of The Juilliard School, Rapaport has developed an exciting choreographic voice shaped by his experiences performing works by some of today’s most influential dance-makers. His acclaimed work Passing By was a finalist at the Copenhagen International Choreography Competition and received the Danish Dance Theater Award, establishing him as an emerging creator to watch.

Completing the evening is a new creation by Artistic Director Diego Ramalho. Drawing from his classical ballet foundation, the dynamism of breakdance and the richness of his Brazilian roots, Ramalho’s work reflects the unique artistic language that has defined his choreographic journey. Deeply personal yet universally resonant, the piece continues his exploration of identity, musicality and human connection while offering a compelling new chapter in his creative voice.

SHIFT celebrates artistic exchange and the power of new creation, bringing together diverse perspectives and three original works that invite audiences into worlds of movement, imagination and shared experience.

Choreographers: Sofia Camacho, Justin Rapaport and Diego Ramalho.
Composer: Fernanda Medina
Costume Designer: Andrés Zepol