Julia Sasso dances is pleased to present the world premiere of the betrayal project, a stunning new choreographic offering from the creator of Beauty.

An explosive hit with audiences and critics alike in 2003, Julia Sasso dances promises to astonish us again with the betrayal project.

"...full of raw energy... dance that is so meticulously honed that it is hard to imagine either taking from or adding to it ... fresh, inventive and fully developed."



Pulsing with the far-reaching rhythms of the human heart, this potent new creation for Sasso’s stellar company lays bare the deepest paradoxes of our living, loving, leaving.

"... mesmerizing dance… polished yet raw, passionate yet cerebral, sophisticated yet instinctual, physical yet reflective."



Co-commissioned by Julia Sasso dances and the award-winning developmental theatre company, Nightswimming the betrayal project features dance artists Michael Trent, Ray Hogg, Darryl Tracy, Molly Johnson and Neil Sochasky.

Artistic collaborators Brian Quirt (dramaturgy), Catherine Thompson (sound design), Geoff Boukley (lighting/stage design), Lori Trez Endes (costumes) and Cheryl Lalonde (production/stage management) join choreographer Julia Sasso in an arresting physical investigation of betrayal.

"... the emotional impact of great drama, like a Strindberg play produced without words. Mature content, for sure... the coming of age of a remarkable choreographer."



the betrayal project
January 31- February 4, 2006. 8pm
Premiere Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre
207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
box office: 416.973.4000
harbourfrontcentre.com