The latest news on performances of Dance in Toronto.
The National Ballet of Canada Announces Principal Cast of SWAN LAKE
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada announced the principal casting for the world premiere of Swan Lake, directed and staged by Karen Kain. The newly imagined production will feature four debuts in the principal roles of Odette/Odile ...
World Premiere of MADDADDAM & More Announced for The National Ballet of Canada 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2022
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the 2022/23 season. This will mark Muir’s first full season with the National Ballet....
Multi-Media Dance Creation CRYPTO to Run at Canadian Stage and TO Live
by Marissa Tomeo - April 13, 2022
Concluding the 21.22 season, Canadian Stage and TO Live present the astonishing multi-media dance creation CRYPTO. Created and directed by National Ballet of Canada Principal dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté, with story and libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winning librettist Ro...
Toronto Dance Theatre Presents WELCOME, WE'VE BEEN WAITING Opening May 19
by A.A. Cristi - April 13, 2022
Toronto Dance Theatre has announced the details of a new work by multi-hyphenate artist, performance maker, activist, and Black Lives Matter – Canada co-founder Rodney Diverlus. Following his residency through the RBC Pilot Episodes series at TDT, Diverlus returns to build upon the project he star...
Prima Ballerina Chan Hon Goh to Host Masterclass
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2022
Renowned for her prolific career as a Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, and her work as Director of Goh Ballet Academy, Chan Hon Goh is providing this opportunity for mentorship to dance students looking to bridge the gap from student to professional. ...
The National Ballet of Canada Receives Landmark Gift from Joan and Jerry Lozinski
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, announced today that the company's position of Artistic Director has been endowed in perpetuity with a landmark gift from Joan and Jerry Lozinski, two of the company's most ardent supporters. This position will now be recognized ...
The National Ballet Of Canada Hosts 1,690 Health Care Workers At Free Performance
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that the National Ballet will host 1,690 Toronto Health Care Workers at a free performance of George Balanchine's Serenade, Jera Wolfe's Soul & Crystal Pite's Angels' Atlas on Saturday, November 27....
The National Ballet of Canada Announces Return to Live Performances for the 2021/22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 26, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for the long-awaited return to live performance. The 2021/22 season will open with Angels’ Atlas by Crystal Pite and Serenade by George Balanchine, onstage November 11 – 27, 2021 at t...
Jillian Vanstone Retires From The National Ballet of Canada After 22 Years
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that Principal Dancer Jillian Vanstone will retire in 2022 after an incredible 22-year career with the company....
The National Ballet of Canada 2021/22 Season Roster Announced
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the 2021/22 season roster which features 59 dancers and 12 RBC Apprentices. ...
Sonia Rodriguez Retires as Principal Dancer After 32 Years With The National Ballet of Canada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 07, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that Sonia Rodriguez will retire as Principal Dancer in 2022 after an outstanding 32-year career with the company. Her farewell performances will be as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire March 2 – 6, 20...
Hope Muir Appointed Artistic Director Of The National Ballet Of Canada
by A.A. Cristi - July 07, 2021
The Board of Directors of The National Ballet of Canada today announced that following a two-year international search, Hope Muir has been appointed Artistic Director of the company effective January 1, 2022....
Karen Kain Promotes Nine Dancers For The 2021/22 Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2021
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the promotions for the 2021/22 season: Koto Ishihara, Siphesihle November, Tina Pereira, and Ben Rudisin to Principal Dancer, Jeannine Haller and Calley Skalnik to First Soloist and Brenna Flaherty, Noah Pare...
The National Ballet of Canada Announces 2021/22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 22, 2021
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the 2021/22 season, marking the company’s 70th anniversary and return to the stage after more than 20 months. It will also be the final season programmed by Ms. Kain before she steps down as Artistic Director on June 3...
Guillaume Côté Appointed a Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Québec
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2021
Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté has been appointed a Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec for his significant contribution to the arts in Québec. The honour was announced by Québec Premier François Legault on May 11 along with 42 other appointments....
Black Artists Across Canada Unite in Collaborative Dance Film TESSEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2021
Fall for Dance North and Harbourfront Centre have announced the world premiere of their co-commissioned digital short film TESSEL on June 1, 2021, a national initiative conceptualized by Dora-nominated choreographer and dancemaker Esie Mensah (Shades, A Revolution of Love)....
PEGGY BAKER'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY Celebrates A Transformational Dance Career
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2021
This year Peggy Baker, one of the most influential dancers and choreographers of her generation, celebrates 50 years of performing and creating extraordinary dance in Canada and around the world. Ms. Baker will present a new major production in the fall of 2022 and will then wind down her company,...