For some quality family time over the holidays, come see the Nutcracker ballet show, with choreography by Eddy Toussaint.

The deal:

• $24 for one adult admission in Laval on December 20, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. (up to $45 value)
• $24 for one adult admission in Montreal on December 21, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. (up to $45 value)
• $24 for one adult admission in Montreal on December 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. (up to $45 value)

Addresses:

• Laval: Théâtre Marcellin-Champagnat, 1275, avenue du Collège, Laval, H7C 1W8
• Montréal: Théâtre Mirella et Lino Saputo, 8370, boulevard Lacordaire, Montréal, H1R 3Y6

Allow the Ballet Eddy Toussaint company to immerse you in this fresh take on the beloved ballet classic: The Nutcracker. This futuristic show will take place at the Théâtre Marcellin-Champagnat in Laval or Théâtre Mirella et Lino Saputo in Montreal.

Ballet Eddy Toussaint

Hailed “Champion of Classical Dance” by the Montreal Gazette, Eddy Toussaint has been studying dance since he was 6 under ballet masters throughout America and Europe.

• The real deal: Mr. Toussaint holds a bachelor’s degree in education and another in physical education with a dance major, and began teaching in 1973 at the Banff School of Fine Arts, in Alberta.
• A recognized talent: In 1976, his company was invited to the Olympic Games in Montreal for which he created a piece inspired by his native Haiti. During the following years, Mr. Toussaint toured the world with his company.
• Multi-award winning: In 1983, he received the Great Montrealer award, and the following year was awarded the gold medal for Best Contemporary Choreography at the first International Ballet Competition.
• International success: He was praised and honoured multiple times throughout the 1980s in Canada, France, Italy, Russia, the United States, and his beloved Haiti.
• Where is he now? Today he continues to create pieces and dedicates himself body and soul to dance throughout the world. As a choreographer for over 104 ballet pieces showcased in over 12 repertoires across the world, Mr. Toussaint is undoubtedly a true master.

Photographer: Heidi Hollinger.