The National Ballet of Canada

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One of the top international ballet companies, The National Ballet of Canada was founded in 1951 by Celia Franca. A company of 70 dancers with its own orchestra, the National Ballet has been led by Artistic Director Karen Kain, one of the greatest ballerinas of her generation, since 2005. Renowned for its diverse repertoire, the company performs traditional full-length classics, embraces contempor

ary work and encourages the creation of new ballets as well as the development of Canadian choreographers.

It's here... the casting for our final production of the 2025/26 season! Don't miss Wayne McGregor's MADDADDAM inspired ...
06/08/2026

It's here... the casting for our final production of the 2025/26 season! Don't miss Wayne McGregor's MADDADDAM inspired by Margaret Atwood’s celebrated novel trilogy with a score by internationally acclaimed composer Max Richter. Onstage June 13 – 21 > https://bit.ly/49MK3ag

📸 by Bruce Zinger

Thank you to our generous presenting sponsor: IG Private Wealth Management.

06/05/2026

What the dancers wore to MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie 🤍🦋

We are still walking on a cloud ☁️ after MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie Gala. Thank you to our lead sponsor CIBC for an unforge...
06/05/2026

We are still walking on a cloud ☁️ after MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie Gala. Thank you to our lead sponsor CIBC for an unforgettable evening.

📸 by George Pimentel and Sam Gaetz

06/04/2026

Jera Wolfe’s “stunningly beautiful and sensuous” Kismet and Helen Pickett’s “provocative” Emma Bovary are not to be missed. Audiences were mesmerized by this exceptional double bill. Tonight is your last chance to see it – tickets limited, book your seat now! > https://bit.ly/3Sko4Bo

📸 by Karolina Kuras

It is with great sadness that The National Ballet of Canada announces the passing of former Principal Dancer and Princip...
06/03/2026

It is with great sadness that The National Ballet of Canada announces the passing of former Principal Dancer and Principal Character Artist Hazaros (Lazo) Surmeyan. Lazo dedicated 54 years to The National Ballet of Canada, joining the company as a Principal Dancer in 1966. Throughout his distinguished career he was admired for his danseur noble qualities, commanding stage presence and exceptional artistry. In 1986, he was appointed Principal Character Artist, becoming one of the company’s leading interpreters of character roles and helping to define the position within the organization.

Lazo's generosity and dedication touched generations of colleagues and audiences and his legacy remains an important part of the National Ballet’s history and will continue to inspire future artists.

We extend our deepest condolences to his beloved wife, former dancer, Principal Character Artist and Ballet Mistress Lorna Geddes, and to all of Lazo’s family, friends, colleagues and loved ones. Lazo will be remembered with great affection, respect and gratitude. He will be greatly missed.

06/03/2026

Dancing in a daydream at MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie Gala ✨☁️ Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible, we couldn’t do it without you.

It's Gala time! For one-night only, come party with us at MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie, the hottest (and dreamiest) party of ...
06/02/2026

It's Gala time! For one-night only, come party with us at MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie, the hottest (and dreamiest) party of the summer. Limited tickets still available. Grab yours now > https://bit.ly/4a605vS

Agnes Su & Keira Sanford 📸 by Karolina Kuras

Big news! The National Ballet of Canada's Reverence, Procession and co-production Rainbow on Mars have been nominated fo...
06/01/2026

Big news! The National Ballet of Canada's Reverence, Procession and co-production Rainbow on Mars have been nominated for a total of seven Dora Mavor Moore Awards! 🎉

⭐️ Reverence by Choreographic Associate Ethan Colangelo has been nominated for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Choreography (Ethan Colangelo), Outstanding Original Sound Composition (Ben Waters) and Outstanding Achievement in Design (Jeff Logue for lighting). The ballet premiered May 2025 to exceptional reviews.

⭐️ Procession by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber has been nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble. This production premiered earlier this season in November 2025, and was the first work the pair created for the company. It also went on tour to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa this past April.

⭐️ Rainbow on Mars is a Sharing the Stage initiative, co-produced with Outside the March and Peripheral Theatre. Launched in 2019 with the generous support of the Metcalf Foundation, Sharing the Stage connects The National Ballet of Canada with Toronto’s dance and theatre community through shared performances and accessible programming. Rainbow on Mars receives nominations for Outstanding Costume Design (Anahita Dehbonehie) and Outstanding Lighting Design (Melissa Joakim).

Congratulations to all the Dora nominees! We can't wait to cheer everyone on at the awards on June 29 at Meridian Hall. Tickets to the awards show are on sale now. More information

First Soloist Jenna Savella takes her final bow with the National Ballet after a remarkable 22 years with the company. S...
05/31/2026

First Soloist Jenna Savella takes her final bow with the National Ballet after a remarkable 22 years with the company. She was celebrated onstage following her performance as the title role in Emma Bovary.

Congratulations, Jenna, on an outstanding career. You will be deeply missed and we wish you all the best in your next chapter 💐❤️

📸 Bruce Zinger

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