Patrons' Council Events

The National Ballet of Canada’s primary concern is the health and safety of our patrons, artists, staff and community. We have made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone all remaining donor events for the 2019/20 season. However, we are thrilled to be taking you behind-the-scenes from the comfort of your own home with a series of digital events created exclusively for you. View the Digital Donor Event calendar.

Join us in the 2019/20 season

In recognition of your passion and generosity, the National Ballet invites Patrons' Council members to events to bring you closer to the artists and leaders of the company.

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	YOU dance Performance Friday, September 13, 2019 \| 7:00 pm Betty Oliphant Theatre		Working Rehearsal PLUS Thursday, September 26, 2019 \| 5:30 pm Guest Speaker: Jaclyn Oakley Walter Carsen Centre
	Season Opening Party* Monday, October 7, 2019 \| 7:00 pm The Globe and Mail Centre		Dress Rehearsal: Giselle Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Ballet Talk: 7:15 pm Rehearsal: 8:00 pm Four Seasons Centre
	Ballet Dinner: Orpheus Alive* Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Four Seasons Centre \| $85 Guest Speaker: Robert Binet		Dress Rehearsal: Etudes & Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Ballet Talk: 7:15 pm Rehearsal: 8:00 pm Four Seasons Centre
	Piano Dress Rehearsal: The Nutcracker Wednesday, December 11, 2019 \| 2:00 pm Four Seasons Centre		Working Rehearsal PLUS Monday, February 10, 2020 \| 5:30 pm Walter Carsen Centre
	Dress Rehearsal: Chroma & Marguerite and Armand Friday, February 28, 2020 Ballet Talk: 7:15 pm Rehearsal: 8:00 pm Four Seasons Centre (Please note that the New Crystal Pite work will not be included in this Dress Rehearsal as it is a World Premiere)		Opening Night Post-Performance Reception: New Crystal Pite & Chroma & Marguerite and Armand* Presented by The Producers' Circle Saturday, February 29, 2020 Four Seasons Centre, Henry N.R. Jackman Lounge
	Ballet Dinner: New Crystal Pite & Chroma & Marguerite and Armand* Wednesday, March 4, 2020		CANCELLED Dress Rehearsal: Romeo and Juliet [On Tour] Thursday, April 2, 2020 \| 2:00 pm National Arts Centre, Ottawa
	DIGITAL EVENT Kids’ Movement Workshop Event details will be updated in due course.		CANCELLED The Agony & The Ecstasy Presented by Patrons' Council in Partnership with Dancers First
	CANCELLED Working Rehearsal PLUS Presented by Patrons' Council in Partnership with Dancer Wellness Thursday, May 14, 2020 \| 5:30 pm Walter Carsen Centre		CANCELLED From the Archives Event details will be updated in due course.
	CANCELLED Ballet Dinner: Swan Lake* Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Details TBD		POSTPONED Season Closing Party

Please note that events and dates are subject to change.
* Charge for event.

Events designed to enrich your love of dance

YOU dance Performance
Watch the dancers of the RBC Apprentice Programme in an hour long performance. Great for children and those interested in our community engagement initiatives.

Working Rehearsal PLUS
See the National Ballet’s dancers rehearse up close in Prima Studio at the Walter Carsen Centre, followed by a guest speaker and light refreshments.

Dress Rehearsal
See the final rehearsal as the dancers, orchestra and the stage crew come together one more time before opening night. Seating located in the Rear Orchestra.

Piano Dress Rehearsal
See the show come together onstage with a piano accompaniment.

Ballet Dinner
Enjoy dinner prior to the show, with a guest speaker who will illuminate the evening’s performance.

Kids’ Movement Workshop
Explore dance in the National Ballet’s studios.

The Agony & The Ecstasy
Panel discussion followed by dinner with the dancers.

From the Archives
Attend a video screening of a historic production in the studios of the National Ballet.