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January 2010
In this issue:
2010/11 Subscription Renewals | Dance Canada Dance at the Cultural Olympiad | Swan Lake - The Perfect Break this March | Meet a Dancer | YOU dance Celebrates Family Day with FREE events | NEW Esprit de Corps Leadership Council | Company News | Special Offer to Ballett Mannheim's Full Bloom

2010/11 Subscription Renewals


Watch for the announcement of the 2010/11 season and subscription renewal information. HST will apply to 2010/11 subscriptions as of May 1 so purchase early to save!




Dance Canada Dance at the Cultural Olympiad


The National Ballet of Canada is proud to perform Marie Chouinard’s 24 Preludes by Chopin at Dance Canada Dance at the Cultural Olympiad in Vancouver, B.C., on February 13 & 14, 2010. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is also on the programme and will present Itzik Galili's Hikarizatto.

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24 Preludes by Chopin will be presented with A Suite of Dances and The Four Seasons as part of the company's Winter Mixed Programme March 3 - 7, 2010 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario.

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Swan Lake - The Perfect Break this March


Swan Lake, one of the most beloved ballets in the classical repertoire, returns to enchant audiences March 11 - 21, 2010.

March Break 4-Pack - Save 48% on a 4-Pack of tickets for Tuesday, March 16 or Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 pm. Offer valid for Orchestra level, phone orders only.

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Meet a Dancer


Corps de Ballet member Tiffany Mosher talks about how excited to she is to perform in 24 Preludes by Chopin in Dance Canada Dance at the Cultural Olympiad in February.


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YOU dance Celebrates Family Day with FREE events


On Family Day, Monday February 15, 2010, YOU dance invites families to share in FREE events at The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada at 470 Queens Quay West (just west of Spadina).

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NEW Esprit de Corps Leadership Council


Are you a young professional looking to get involved in Toronto's vibrant cultural scene? Join The National Ballet of Canada's new Esprit de Corps Leadership Council to get engaged with the world of dance and enjoy unique social experiences with other dynamic arts-goers while supporting Canada's largest and most celebrated ballet company.

Don't miss the Esprit de Corps Leadership Council's official launch event at the end of February!

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Company News


Karen Kain, Artistic Director, carried the Olympic Torch in Toronto on Thursday, December 17 as it makes its journey to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics. View images >

Second Soloist Robert Stephen's new work In The Cantina is presented as a part of Dance Ontario Dance Weekend January 23 - 25 , 2010 at the Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre and will feature Second Soloist Jenna Savella and Corps de Ballet members Klara Houdet, James Leja, Christopher Stalzer and Aarik Wells.




Special Offer to Ballett Mannheim's Full Bloom


Save 20% off the regular ticket price for the Toronto premiere of Full Bloom at the Young Centre January 12 - 16. Full Bloom features Roberto Campanella, Artistic Director of ProArte Danza and former National Ballet soloist, Kevin O'Day, Artistic Director of Ballett Mannheim and former dancer with New York City Ballet and Luches Huddleston Jr, renowned choreographer and former dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

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The 2009/10 season is presented by CTV and The Globe and Mail.

24 Preludes by Chopin is a gift from THE VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE, THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA.

Swan Lake is made possible by generous financial support from production underwriters Sandra & Jim Pitblado and Margaret & Jim Fleck.

YOU dance is funded by The Ministry of Health Promotion through the Communities in Action Fund, The RBC Foundation, The Canada Council for The Arts and TELUS.

Photographs:

Artists of the Ballet in 24 Preludes by Chopin. Photo by Sian Richards.

Artists of the Ballet in Swan Lake. Photo by David Cooper.

Tiffany Mosher. Photo by Sian Richards.

YOU dance movement workshop. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

Rex Harrington and Jordana Daumec with guests of Esprit de Corps. Photo by Gary Beechey.

Kevin O'Day, Luches Huddleston Jr., Robert Glumbek. Photo by Christian Kleiner.

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