Leonard Cohen. During the RWB tenure of Artistic Director Arnold Spohr (1958–1988), in Summer 1970, Brian Macdonald choreographed The Shining People of Leonard Cohen which debuted in Paris. That July, it was staged at Canada's National Arts Centre in Ottawa – with eclectic band Lighthouse opening the show. In 2002, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet commissioned American choreographer Val Caniparoli for the first full-length ballet, entitled Val Caniparoli's A Cinderella Story using the music of composer Richard Rodgers. "The story was familiar, yet original; the choreography sleek, yet classical; the music, a fresh-sounding amalgam of jazz riffs and swirls, based on the themes of one vintage composer. And it is the belle of the ball". In May 2012, the company presented the World Premiere of The Doorway - Scenes from Leonard Cohen, a contemporary dance piece based on the words and music of Cohen, choreographed by Jorden Morris. Morris' previous works for the RWB include the highly successful full-length classical ballet Peter Pan (2006) and Moulin Rouge - The Ballet (2009 premiere). In this newest ballet, consisting of five vignettes, Cohen's recorded songs and interviews blend with live music. Hallelujah is performed by musician Allison Crowe (voice and piano) and dancers Sophia Lee and Jo-Ann Sundermeier alternating dates. In November 2012 the RWB toured The Doorway to great acclaim with three live song performances by Crowe. Dancers Dancers in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's 2022-2023 season include: Principals Soloists Second Soloists Corps de Ballet Apprentices See also Canadian organizations with royal patronage Monarchy in Manitoba References External links Royal Winnipeg Ballet at The Canadian Encyclopedia NY Times of Ruthanna Boris by Jack Anderson, 8 January 2007 Royal Winnipeg Ballet fonds (R10438) at Library and Archives Canada. The fonds consists of 20 posters from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet advertising ballets and plays. Winnipeg Ballet, Royal Culture of Winnipeg Companies based in Winnipeg 1939 establishments in Manitoba Performing groups established in 1939