The White Stripes may be from Detroit, but it’s Canada that’s proving its love for Jack and Meg. The National Ballet of Canada has announced a collection of works to be performed this season, with an emphasis on more innovative pieces. Among them is Chroma, a ballet designed by Wayne McGregor, of England. From CBC News: “McGregor was hailed as a breath of fresh air in dance circles with Chroma, a piece for five couples in flesh-coloured dancewear set to music by the White Stripes.”

The ballet was shown at Convent Garden in London to young audiences and enthusiastic reviews. McGregor, who was just appointed “youth dance champion” in 2008 by the British government, owns his own company, called Random Dance, and practices contemporary dance, rather than traditional classic ballet. Canada’s National Ballet artistic director Karen Kain says that despite never having any classical training, “he did this incredible piece for these classical dancers.” Sounds like the ballet powers that be are happy with the reinvigorated take on a classical art.

McGregor has not yet cast dancers for the Toronto performances, but Jack White has been invited to the premiere.

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