Ballet
Nouvelles+

Approfondissez

MADDADDAM

Margaret Atwood and Wayne McGregor for MADDADDAM. Photo par Christopher Wahl.

Dramaturg Uzma Hameed >
“Working together as a creative team, our challenge is to approach literature through the expressive possibilities of choreography and staging... It’s about tapping into the world of the book and the feeling of reading it – and rendering them in an alternative language.”

The Collective Agreement, Crepuscular et Concerto

Vanesa Montoya. Photo de Michael Slobodian.

Crepuscular: Q&A with Vanesa G.R. Montoya >
"The inspiration for Crepuscular and its ideas have remained constant, but the ballet has also been evolving, growing and maturing."

Ross Allen and Isabelle Bratt. Photo of Isabelle Bratt by Admill Kuyler.

Meet Our Newest Dancers

Ross Allen Q&A >
"Looking through the profiles of the dancers and seeing how beautiful and talented they are made me want to be a part of The National Ballet of Canada."

Isabelle Bratt Q&A>
"I believe that self-discipline and hard work are the keys to being a successful dancer. To come into the studio every day and give your best no matter what is not only more rewarding but also feeds into the energy for everyone in the room."

Hope Muir and Barry Hughson. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

Saison 2022-23

Sharing the Stage >
This summer's Sharing the Stage, which is the official start to the 2022/23 season, extends the National Ballet’s rich tradition of performing outdoors.

Hope Muir on the 2022/23 Season >
"I’m very proud of the experience we’re offering to our artists and audiences next season." The season will feature two world premieres, two Canadian premieres, the return of beloved classics, introduces three internationally renowned choreographers to the company and more!

Naoya Ebe and Jordana Daumec. Photo par Karolina Kuras.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Artists Inspired >
From past to present artists, this Black History Month, our dancers shared their thoughts on the ballet artists who inspire them.

Creating Space >
First Soloist Tanya Howard leads a discussion about creating space in the ballet world with Choreographer Kevin A. Ormsby and Corps de Ballet members Alexander Skinner and Tene Ward.

Hosting Dancer Conversations on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion >
“I wanted to give each dancer a safe, confidential space to talk freely and honestly about how they’re feeling about their experiences within The National Ballet of Canada and what we want to see for the company going forward.” – First Soloist Jordana Daumec.