Soaring

Thank You

Thank you to all the donors and volunteers who have supported Karen Kain’s five priority areas that are ensuring the National Ballet excels. From nurturing dancers to exciting new works and engaging community programmes, the National Ballet is inspiring more people than ever before. Whether in schools, at the Four Seasons Centre or on the world stage, the National Ballet is able to reach and connect with audiences, children and students through dance, music and design. As a result, we encourage movement, creativity, imagination and joy.

Throughout Karen’s tenure, she has dreamed big creatively while also maintaining the National Ballet’s fiscal balance. Neither the artistry nor the finances has had to compromise. Instead, with the incredible support of our donor community, the National Ballet has experienced a remarkable journey of growth. Thank you for supporting the Soaring Campaign and a bright future for The National Ballet of Canada.

Soaring by the Numbers

Campaign Goal: To raise $100,000,000
Funds raised: $104,340,000 from 890 donors

Campaign Goal: To inspire more people than ever before
10,780,730 people reached

Number of new productions: 48
Number of performances: 757
Total audience members: 1,357,382
Number of dancers who performed in company: 109
Number of Apprentices trained: 80
Number of orchestra members in company: 70
Number of additional musicians: 65
Number of new, commissioned music scores: 7
Number of performances on tour: 114 in 34 cities
Number of Choreographic Associates: 2
Number of choreographers participating in Choreographic Workshop: 22
Number of health and wellness practitioners: 19
Number of new facilities: 1, The Gretchen Ross Production Centre
Number of participants in local community initiatives: 1,270,336
Number of students reached through YOU dance: 190,052
Number of participants viewing digital initiatives: 7,962,960
Growth of Endowment Foundation: by $42 million, with total assets of $79 million (as of June 30, 2019)
Total amount of disbursement from the Endowment Foundation to the National Ballet during campaign: $20,124,000

Strategic Priorities