MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie
An Enchanting Success

MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie was an absolute dream! The National Ballet of Canada thanks the dance lovers, cultural connoisseurs and trendsetters who came with us on a whimsical journey to a world of imagination and creativity. 

The generosity of our gala attendees, donors and sponsors was extraordinary. In total, the annual gala raised over $1.1 million that will directly support our Education and Community Engagement Initiatives to share the magic of dance with children, students and youth in Toronto and beyond. 

"The arts have the power to uplift, transform and connect us all. Reverie brought us together to celebrate dance and to ensure that more people in our community can access such a wonderful art form. Thank you to everyone who supported a fantastic evening.” 
– Trish Del Sorbo and Amanda Riva, Gala Committee Co-Chairs  

“CIBC was pleased to be the Lead Sponsor for the 17th MAD HOT BALLET gala event. We take great pride in celebrating and supporting the vibrant cultural life of Toronto because we’re committed to creating a world without limits to ambition.” 
– Lou Mouaket, Managing Director & Head, Sales Trading, CIBC Capital Markets

Lead Sponsor
MAD HOT BALLET: Reverie

MAD HOT Sponsors

The National Ballet of Canada reaches approximately 100,000 people each year through accessibility activities designed to promote movement, creative expression and a greater appreciation for the arts.

MAD HOT BALLET Gala Committee

Gala Co-Chairs
Trish Del Sorbo
Amanda Riva

Honourary Chairs
Suzanne Cohon
Nicholas Mellamphy

Gala Committee
Amanda Alvaro
Nichole Anderson Bergeron
Emily Burnett
Amy Burstyn Fritz
Melissa Campisi
Dimitri Chris
Rochelle de Goias-Jackman
Rana Florida
Tatjana Freger
Charlotte Geeves
Rex Harrington
Christina Hatziioannou
Cynthia Hawtin
Kristy Luciani
Adrian Mainella
Hope Muir
Heather Ogden
Linda O'Leary
Natasha Penzo
Candice Sinclair
Alexa Tepperman
Melissa Tilley
Jennifer Watson
Cheryl Woodin
Mary-Kathleen Young

Agnes Su. Photo by Karolina Kuras.