Ballet Kelowna takes to the stage Feb. 16 and 17 to present two world premieres.

CEO and Artistic Director Simone Orlando choreographed for the company for the first time in four years.

害羞草研究所楧elicate Fire害羞草研究所� is inspired by the music of Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock and is centred around the myth of Aphrodite and Adonis.

害羞草研究所淚 had the honour of working with Jocelyn on a number of projects through my choreographic career,害羞草研究所� Orlando said, noting the Morlock passed away in March 2023. 害羞草研究所淏ut I first became aware of her music back in 2009 when I was creating a piece for Ballet B.C. dancers through a fellowship through the New York Choreographic Institute.害羞草研究所�

The second piece is called 害羞草研究所楳ustard害羞草研究所� choreographed by Robert Stephen.

Stephen害羞草研究所檚 piece is an adaptation of an award-winning play by Kat Sandler and focuses on imaginary friends.

害羞草研究所淥ne of the things that really drew me to Mustard is its childlike sense of wonder,害羞草研究所� Stephen said. He described it as a family drama and a work that both ballet lovers and newcomers can enjoy.

The double bill 害羞草研究所淭urning Point害羞草研究所� will be presented at the Kelowna Community Theatre. can be purchased online or at the box office.

READ MORE: Morning breakfast drive-thru raises money for Lake Country graduates