Donor Events
Join Us Behind the Scenes
In gratitude for your generosity, you're invited behind the scenes to engage more deeply, to enhance your appreciation of the artform and to connect with our artists and your fellow donors. With even more events curated for our 75th Anniversary Season, you'll enjoy a wide variety of events to enrich your life with dance.
Dancers First Award Dinner
Monday, September 14, 6:30 pm
An annual celebration to present the Dancers First Award and thank the Dancers First donors for their commitment to artistic excellence at The National Ballet of Canada.
YOU dance Donor Performance
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 pm
Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis Street
Eligible to RSVP: Fouetté level and up
The hour-long YOU dance Performance is great for families and new audiences and a perfect opportunity for ballet lovers to discover the talent of a new generation of dancers.
| OR Email: rsvp@national.ballet.ca | OR Call: 416 (1 866) 345 9595 |
Creative Dialogues: Becoming Juliet
Thursday, October 1, 7:30 pm
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West
Tickets are $25 / $15 for students
How do dancers prepare to portray the romance and tragedy Romeo & Juliet? Join us for a panel discussion with our Juliets and learn how they are getting ready to inhabit the iconic role.
| OR Email: rsvp@national.ballet.ca | OR Call: 416 (1 866) 345 9595 |
Women and Wealth Financial Presentation
Wednesday, October 14, 4:00 pm
Location TBD
Join us for a special 75th Anniversary Q&A followed by a discussion with Serena Hak, a financial advisor who helps donors align their wealth, values and long-term impact.
RSVP information coming soon.
Rehearsal Livestream
Thursday, October 15, 3:00 pm
Online
Eligible to RSVP: All donors
The dancers will be in the studio preparing for the opening of the 75th Anniversary season and you can watch the rehearsal live online.
RSVP information coming soon.
Studio Rehearsal
Monday, October 19
4:00 pm Refreshments, 5:00 pm Rehearsal
Walter Carsen centre
Eligible to RSVP: Patron level and up
Enjoy refreshments and conversation before you join the dancers in the studio to watch a rehearsal for the upcoming November Season.
RSVP information coming soon.
Livestream: Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 7:00pm
Online
Join our Board of Directors to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2025/26 season and learn how your donation impacts our company. Notice of meeting will be sent to all donors.
Among Friends: Nutcracker Cheer
Thursday, November 26, 7:00 pm
Online
Eligible to RSVP: All donors
Join National Ballet artists as they share treasured memories from The Nutcracker and stories about the magic that happens behind the scenes.
RSVP information coming soon.
The Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal and Holiday Party
Thursday, December 3, 7:00 pm
Four Seasons Centre
Eligible to RSVP: Patron level and up
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker at the final rehearsal with holiday activities for kids and the young at heart at intermission.
RSVP information coming soon.
Note: All events and dates are subject to change. Rehearsals are subject to artist availability.
Note: All events and dates are subject to change. Rehearsals are subject to artist availability.