April 25, 2026
Event Start Time
Doors open 7:00 PM
Show time 8:00 PM
Tickets:
$50 General Admission
$35 – Students and Seniors
LEGACY IN MOTION is a powerful tribute honouring the life, artistry, and legacy of Patrick Parson – founder of Ballet Creole and a visionary force in Afro-Caribbean contemporary dance in Canada.
The evening features excerpts from signature works in Ballet Creole’s repertory, including Fête and Soulful Messiah, alongside reflections on Patrick Parson’s deep engagement with African and Caribbean spiritual traditions. These choreographed works embody his distinctive artistic language, rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and cultural memory.
Bringing together past and present artists, invited choreographers, and a dedicated solo tribute, Legacy in Motion celebrates a legacy that continues to inspire generations of dancers and audiences. Through movement, rhythm, and remembrance, the performance honours a life devoted to cultural expression, artistic excellence, and community.
One of Canada’s first Black dance companies, Ballet Creole is a charitable organization representing the best of traditional and contemporary dance rooted in African and Caribbean forms. From performance to professional training to Summer camps, you can immerse yourself in our “creolization” – celebrating the rich heritage of African and Caribbean cultures as they interface with European traditions. Ballet Creole represents Diversity in Harmony both on stage and in the community.
Ballet Creole is One of Canada’s 1st Professional Black Dance Companies Presenting African and Caribbean-Centred Programming on Stage and in Communities.
One of Canada’s first Black dance companies, Ballet Creole is a charitable organization representing the best of traditional and contemporary dance rooted in African and Caribbean forms. From performance to professional training to Summer camps, you can immerse yourself in our “creolization” – celebrating the rich heritage of African and Caribbean cultures as they interface with European traditions. Ballet Creole represents Diversity in Harmony both on stage and in the community.
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In Loving Memory of Patrick Parson 1958-2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patrick Parson, the beloved Founder, Executive/Artistic/Music Director and main choreographer of Ballet Creole, who left us on November 20th.
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“One of Toronto’s top dance companies with terrific dancers and strong choreography.”
– Paula Citron, Dance Critic