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Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Canada is bringing back Ballet by the Ocean for its fifth season, offering audiences a one-of-a-kind experience that blends live dance, gourmet food, and the natural beauty of New Brunswick’s coastline.
Credit: Atlantic Ballet
Teaming up once again with Dieppe’s Atelier Tony—also marking its fifth anniversary—the company is inviting guests to take in original choreography while enjoying dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
Set along the scenic shores of the Northumberland Strait in Grande-Digue, the performances take place through July 3rd to August 9th outdoors on a protected wetland. It’s not your typical stage—think open sky, ocean breeze, and birds flying overhead. Artistic Director Igor Dobrovolskiy, who leads most of the choreography, describes it as “totally immersive,” with guests surrounded by nature and movement all at once.
This year’s program includes a new piece created by Ballet Master and Rehearsal Director Eldiyar Daniyarov, and a featured performance by mezzo-soprano Aurélie Cormier. The goal? To bring the art closer to nature—and the audience closer to the art.
Of course, food plays a significant role too. Chef Jordan Holden of Atelier Tony, who earned a silver medal at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship, is once again in charge of the menu. He’s known for using ingredients grown and foraged locally, some just metres from the dining area. “It just makes sense,” he says. “We’ve got amazing farms, the ocean, forests—it’s all right here.”
Since the event takes place in a sensitive natural environment home to over 100 bird species, attendance is limited to keep the space protected. That means smaller crowds and a more intimate, up-close experience.
Ballet by the Ocean – 2025
Credit: Atlantic Ballet
What:
Allow your senses to guide you in this ALL NEW one-of-a-kind exclusive experience. Immerse yourself in the scenic backdrop of one of New Brunswick’s most stunning natural habitats, while enjoying the astounding beauty of the award-winning Atlantic Ballet and savouring incredible local food pairings by Atelier Tony.
The menu for Ballet by the Ocean is created with local seasonal ingredients by our chef and features authentic flavours of New Brunswick. Ingredients are gathered from our seashores, farms, woods, and local markets. In addition to our Chefs own foraging of the land we are proud to work with over seventeen local producers.
When: July 3rd to August 9th
Every Thursday and Saturday starting at 5 pm
Where: Grande-Digue, New Brunswick
Ballet by the Ocean takes place in a private setting on a protected wetland in Grande-Digue. Directions to the performance site will be emailed to you once you’ve booked your ticket.
How Much: $240 & up
What’s included
A one hour dance performance
A locally sourced food tasting with award-winning Atelier Tony
The opportunity to experience a private, protected wetland, home to over 80 species of birds, on the beautiful Northumberland Straight in the heart of Grande-Digue, New Brunswick
Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Canada is a registered charity. Guests will receive a charity receipt in the amount of $100 per ticket.
According to my experience, I would rate this a 6/10. The dancers were wonderful and so was the surroundings. However, I was really looking forward to the food experience but we only got a piece of pie which tasted
and looked like store bought pie. From my experience, I would not recommend this activity to anyone and especially at that price. Our whole party was quite disappointed.