Ballet B.C.'s Romeo + Juliet puts a contemporary spin on Shakespeare’s classic

Romeo + Juliet
When: Feb. 22-24, 8 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Tickets and info: from $35, balletbc.comFor Program 2 of its 2017/18 season, Ballet B.C. is presenting the world premiere of a new production of Romeo + Juliet. The contemporary version is set to Sergei Prokofiev’s 1935 score but features choreography by Medhi Walerski, a rising star in the international dance scene.
According to the company, the commission showcases Walerski’s signature style. This “brings