{ Monthly Archives }
National Post: “Veteran former dancers, several with artificial hips or knees, stood proudly alongside today’s youthful talents on Canada’s highest stage –altitude almost 1,500 metres — to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Banff Centre’s remarkable summer dance program.” — Michael Crabb
Calgary Herald: “The magic and wonder of the Rocky Mountains came to life when the Banff Centre hosted its annual Midsummer Ball weekend filled with art, culture and a ball grand enough to meet Cinderella’s high standards.”
CBC Arts — Comprehensive article and interview with Brian Macdonald by Martin Morrow. “This summer marks the 60th anniversary of the Banff Centre’s dance program, a mountain haven where Canada’s finest dancers and choreographers have trained and created. To celebrate, the centre is presenting a series of performances featuring stellar alumni like the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Tara Birtwhistle, and launching a new book, Dancing in Thin Air, by Brian Macdonald. The distinguished director-choreographer is perfectly placed to survey the program, having spent more than half his 79 summers teaching in Banff.”
Calgary Herald: The Banff Centre’s summer program celebrates 60 years.
Calgary Herald: Reminiscences of dance program alumni.
Canadian Architect - 7/20/2007: “The Banff Centre’s new Dining Centre opened today with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the scenic site.”
CBC Arts News also carried the story.
CBC Radio 2 Blog - “CBC Radio 2 online is providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to get those fiddles to Banff, with a diary by members of both the Afiara and Tokai String Quartets.”
