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Winter Season | February 2009
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This Valentine's Day, give the gift of romance. What better way to woo your valentine than with the classic tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
March 11 - 22, 2009
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See the stars of tomorrow shine! Corps de Ballet members Elena Lobsanova and Noah Long will represent The National Ballet of Canada at the Eighth International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize on March 18, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Competitors from other ballet companies will be announced soon.
New this year is a Choreographic Prize. Each couple will dance an original work for their contemporary piece and a cash prize will be awarded to the choreographer.
Read about Erik Bruhn's legacy to dance in Canada.
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Innovation presents three world premieres by young Canadian dancemakers Peter Quanz, Crystal Pite and Sabrina Matthews.
March 4 - 8, 2009.
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Principal Dancer Heather Ogden discusses dancing Juliet with her "real-life" Romeo, Guillaume Côté in Romeo and Juliet this March.
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This Family Day, Monday February 16, 2009, YOU dance presents FREE events for you and your family at The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada at 470 Queens Quay West (just west of Spadina).
Click here for complete schedule of activities.
To register, please contact Linda Rimsay, YOU dance Administrative Coordinator, at 416 964 3780 x2073 or lrimsay@nbs-enb.ca. Space is limited.
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The National Ballet: A Blue Chip Investment
There are many ways for your company to invest in the National Ballet. The Corporate Council is open to businesses of all sizes who want to play their part in sustaining dance and ballet in Canada with gifts of up to $10,000. Members enjoy many benefits such as a tax receipt, passes to dress rehearsals, a subscription to Preview (the National Ballet's quarterly newsletter) and recognition in the house programme (for donations of $1,750 and up).
For more information, please contact Jamie Wilder at jwilder@national.ballet.ca or 416 345 9686 x379.
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2009/10 Season Announced on
February 9, 2009
Watch for the unveiling of the exciting and new 2009/10 season on February 9, 2009.
New subscription renewal packages will be sent out shortly!
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Special Offer from the Toronto Zoo
Enjoy Canada's famous zoo with incredible exhibits and year round special events. New for 2009: Sharks at Stingray Bay - A Touching Experience, an interactive marine exhibit featuring these graceful creatures of the sea! Opening in May 2009.
Even better, purchase a new membership - be part of the Zoo family and receive free admission year round and many other exclusive member offers!
Click here for discounts on admission and membership.
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Company News
Corps de Ballet members Juri Hiraoka and Joseph Welbes will perform a duet by Matjash Mrozewski in AKA Dance's White Moon Dance Nights in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Japan-Canada relations at the Young Centre's Michael Young Theatre from February 25 - 28, 2009.
Corps de Ballet member Chelsy Meiss will perform in Romeo and Juliet with San Diego Ballet at the Lyceum Horton Plaza on February 13, 14 & 15, 2009.
Corps de Ballet members Jenna Savella and Robert Stephen performed in Dance Ontario Dance Weekend on January 24 & 25, 2009 at the Fleck Dance Theatre.
In January, we shared the news of two marriages: First Soloist Stacey Shiori Minagawa to Second Soloist Avinoam Silverman and Principal Character Artist Kevin D. Bowles to Natalie Quick. Click here to view images from their weddings.
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The 2008/09 season is presented by CTV and The Globe and Mail.
Romeo and Juliet entered the repertoire of The National Ballet of Canada on February 8, 1995 and was totally underwritten by Walter Carsen, O.C.
IN COLOUR by Peter Quanz is a gift from THE VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE, THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA.
World Premiere by Crystal Pite is generously supported by Gail Hutchison.
The Eighth International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize is presented by John & Claudine Bailey.
Supporting Partner: Deloitte.
Official Hotel of The National Ballet of Canada: Fairmont Royal York.
Photographs:
1. Elena Lobsanova. Photo by: Sian Richards
2. Noah Long. Photo by: Sian Richards
3. Sabrina Matthews in rehearsal with Artists of Royal Swedish Ballet. Photo by: Carl Thorborg
4. Heather Ogden and Guillaume Côté in Romeo and Juliet. Photo by: Cylla von Tiedemann
5. Students at a YOU dance workshop. Photo by: Bruce Zinger
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