The Globe and Mail

Sarah McLachlan watches a March 6 dress rehearsal of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy," a ballet based on her music and performed by the Alberta Ballet.

A dancer warms up prior to the dress rehearsal. The Alberta Ballet has already staged successful shows to the music of Joni Mitchell and Elton John.

Sarah McLachlan meets some of the dancers.

McLachlan watches the action during the rehearsal.

Two dancers perform a lift during rehearsal.

McLachlan applauds the dancers while sitting with costume designer Paul Hardy (left) and Alberta Ballet artistic director Jean Grand-Maître (right).

Sarah McLachlan and Jean Grand-Maître share a laugh during rehearsal. The ballet opens in Calgary on May 5.

Sarah McLachlan on Jean Grand-Maître: "It was a joy to watch him work with the dancers and to see the greatness that he pulled out of them."