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Principal Dancers Heather Ogden, Genevieve Penn Nabity and Ben Rudisin Perform at Tivoli International Ballet Gala
August 18, 2025… Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that Principal Dancers Heather Ogden, Genevieve Penn Nabity and Ben Rudisin will perform at the prestigious Tivoli International Ballet Gala – A Celebration of Dance at the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark from August 28 to 30.
“The National Ballet of Canada is deeply honoured to make its debut at the Tivoli International Ballet Gala,” said Muir. “This illustrious gathering celebrates the artistry and ambition of some of the world’s finest companies. I am thrilled that Heather, Genevieve and Ben will represent the National Ballet, bringing their unique perspectives, approach and exceptional talent to such a distinguished international stage.”
Ogden and Penn Nabity will reprise their roles in Canadian choreographer Emma Portner’s islands. Penn Nabity will also perform with Rudisin in On The Nature of Daylight by David Dawson, the National Ballet’s Resident Choreographer.
The international gala will also feature performances by dancers from New York City Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Hamburg Ballet, Kammerballetten, Dutch National Ballet and Tivoli Balletteater.
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2025/26 Season Sponsor: BMO
Heather Ogden is sponsored through Dancers First by Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin.
Genevieve Penn Nabity is sponsored through Dancers First by George & Kathy Dembroski.
Ben Rudisin is sponsored through Dancers First by Sylvie Allard & Brian O’Keefe.
The National Ballet of Canada gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the Canada Council for the Arts; the Ontario Arts Council; the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council; the Government of Canada – Department of Canadian Heritage with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity; and the Government of Ontario with the Honourable Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Minister of Sport.
Genevieve Penn Nabity and Heather Ogden in islands. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
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