Annual Report 2019/20 by National Ballet of Canada

2019/20 Annual Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Leadership Messages

Community and Continuity

Karen Kainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Anniversary

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Digital Engagement

2019/20 Performance Season

Community Engagement

CreativAction

Audience Impact

Artistic Development

Dancer Awards

Dancer Recognition

In Memoriam

Dancers and Orchestra

Presenting Sponsor 2019/20 Season

Spencer Hack and Tina Pereira in Petite Mort. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

Board of Directors

Volunteer Leadership

Our Donors

Staff

Engaging our Community

Grant Thornton AuditorsÂŠ Report

Summary Financial Statements

Selected Statistics

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MESSAGES

“Artistically, The National Ballet of Canada excelled on every level in 2019/20. We gave some of the finest, most moving performances that I have witnessed in my career as Artistic Director and I could not be prouder of our artists, this organization or our wonderful community of support for their achievements.” – Artistic Director Karen Kain, C.C.

“I am so proud of the National Ballet’s achievements prior to March 13 and of the resiliency, passion and dedication shown by our artists, staff, volunteers and donors ever since. The world has changed, and we have too - there has been an incredible coming together within the National Ballet family to ensure that the company remains vital and strong, inclusive and accessible.” – Executive Director Barry Hughson

“The 2019/20 season brought immense success and opportunity before closing prematurely due to COVID-19. We are enormously grateful for our donors, audiences, artists and staff for setting us in good stead to weather this storm and for continuing to stand with us as we work to create a bright future for this much-loved organization.” – Board Chair Cornell Wright

Barry Hughson. Cornell C.V. Wright. Opposite: Karen Kain. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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COMMUNITY AND CONTINUITY

“We are so thankful for the outpouring of support we have received during this time and for the unwavering commitment of our donors, audiences, artists and staff. We will get through this together.” – Artistic Director Karen Kain, C.C.

4,424

community members generously donated in 2019/20

The global pandemic of COVID-19 prompted extensive lockdown measures across Canada, including the closure of our performance and rehearsal spaces at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and The Walter Carsen Centre. On March 13, 2020, The National Ballet of Canada cancelled all remaining performances of Alexei Ratmansky’s Romeo and Juliet and, on April 2, postponed the world premiere of Karen Kain’s Swan Lake and 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala. In the midst of this upheaval, the company moved quickly to stay connected with our diverse communities, exploring the digital space for new ways of sharing and creating dance, supporting the dancers’ training and wellbeing, and consulting with our partners in education and community engagement to meet children’s needs through dance, music and stories. One of the highest purposes of our art form is connecting with others, and we have been incredibly fortunate to find so many who are willing to come with us as we traverse this new normal. The National Ballet of Canada was established by volunteers and continues to rely on the support of passionate donors, audiences and friends to inspire, create and share dance of the highest calibre. We are humbled and thankful that so many have continued to give by donating or exchanging tickets, renewing subscriptions and participating in our donor programmes. The significance of these actions cannot be overstated. Digital programming will continue into the 2020/21 season, with Karen Kain remaining in her role as Artistic Director to provide much needed stability as we plan for a safe and exciting return to the stage.

“We are confident that COVID-19 will be defeated and audiences will once again be thrilled by the unsurpassed magnificence of the National Ballet’s performances, music and creative excellence.” – Patrons’ Council Donor Hugh Siddall Opposite: Brenna Flaherty and Kota Sato. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

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KAREN KAIN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Few individuals in the history of Canadian culture have served with such passion and commitment as Artistic Director Karen Kain. Over her long and varied career with The National Ballet of Canada, she has excelled as a dancer, colleague, mentor, arts advocate and leader. One of the most gifted classical dancers of her era, she has worked tirelessly to cultivate the same opportunities for artistic development that fuelled her own career. Under her direction, the National Ballet has created more new productions, nurtured more Canadian talent, and toured internationally more than at any other point in its history. Karen’s vision for the National Ballet as an innovative, accessible organization has galvanized new levels of support from audiences and donors worldwide, setting the stage for continued excellence. Karen was honoured for her myriad achievements throughout the 2019/20 season, beginning with the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award from The Royal Academy of Dance on August 29, 2019 and carrying into the company’s fall and winter performances, where each work represented a significant moment from her career. The celebrations will conclude with the forthcoming world premiere of Karen’s new staging of Swan Lake.

“The goals I set when I assumed this position required a huge commitment from our dancers, staff, board and donor community. The unwavering support I received allowed my dreams to become a reality and I am so grateful.” – Artistic Director Karen Kain, C.C.

Karen Kain. Opposite, clockwise from top right: Karen Kain Way street sign. Dame Monica Mason with Karen Kain receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award. Karen Kain with Toronto Raptors Matt Thomas and Kyle Lowry backstage at The Nutcracker. Karen Kain and Cathy Levy at the National Arts Centre Gala. Karen Kain stair decals at Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Photos by George Pimentel, Karolina Kuras and Bruce Zinger.

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EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The National Ballet of Canada’s Policy Statement for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At The National Ballet of Canada, we strongly believe that embracing each of our different and unique experiences based on factors such as our cultural and racial backgrounds, citizenship, creed, sex, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital and family status, ability and disability bring value to the workplace and the Company. We also recognize that Toronto is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and as a major arts institution, we need to better reflect that diversity throughout our organization. We also acknowledge the historic inequities of our art form, and look to further partner with our community and peer institutions around the world to remove real and perceived barriers that exist, while preserving the integrity of the artform and maintaining the highest artistic standards. The National Ballet is committed to creating a more diverse and equitable workplace, advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our field, and approaching this work with authenticity and respect.

Over the 2019/20 season, The National Ballet of Canada continued its partnership with Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) in developing a multi-year company-wide plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. CPAMO’s Charles Smith and Kevin Ormsby have been guiding us in work that includes an international dance sector environmental scan, multiple stakeholder meetings and the creation of an internal EDI Task Force. We also completed our participation in The Equity Project – Increasing the Presence of Blacks in Ballet, a three-year cohort of large North American ballet institutions convened by DanceUSA, the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and Dance Theatre of Harlem. The Equity Project held its final convening in New York City in January, 2020 and a few weeks later, we were fully immersed in the COVID-19 pandemic. As we were coming together as an organization to find our way through the pandemic, on May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis, filmed for the world to see. This crime resulted in a global outcry to end systemic racism. At the National Ballet, we joined hundreds of arts institutions around the world in making statements of solidarity. These statements drew praise and condemnation, and one of our own dancers publicly spoke up about his painful experiences in ballet and as a member of our company. 10

Our Partners in Change

Charles C. Smith Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO)

Theresa Ruth Howard Founder, Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet (MOBBallet)

Kevin A. Ormsby Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO)

With support from our equity team at Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario, we brought our company together for difficult and important conversations about race. We welcomed American activist, consultant and former ballerina Theresa Ruth Howard, who brought her unique perspective through her lived experiences in the ballet world. There has been a collective “leaning in” to this work over the last two years at the National Ballet and an amplification of its importance in the last few months. At the end of September, Second Soloist Joe Chapman took a video of Corps de Ballet member Tene Ward receiving her first pair of pointe shoes that matched her skin tone, manufactured by Freed of London. There was an overwhelming social media response to Tene’s emotional reaction, with hundreds of thousands of views. Comments ranged from praise to anger that it had taken this long for something so simple and so obvious. In 1795, Charles Didelot created the predecessor of classical pointe shoes. 225 years later, Tene got a pair of pointe shoes that match her skin tone. 225 years. Under Karen Kain’s artistic leadership, today’s National Ballet is more visibly diverse than at any point in its history, but over nearly seven decades, there has been only one Black Principal Dancer. We have to do better, as an organization and as an art form – and we will.

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DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT “Thank you for the lovely We Applaud You video. It truly warmed my heart and was a bright moment during this time. We certainly will get through this together!” – Friends’ Corps Donor Michele Whitcombe

The National Ballet of Canada is committed to using new and emerging technologies to create and share high calibre content with a wider audience both within Canada and globally. These efforts accelerated in the wake of COVID-19, when the company increased the volume, frequency and range of content on our existing web-based and social media channels, while adding new platforms to our repertoire. With the help of technology, frontline workers enjoyed dedicated ballet classes, donors attended virtual events, dancers attended daily class, and children accessed special videos and activities online. The 2019/20 season also saw the continuation of our regular virtual programming and plans, including our participation in Digital Reach, a three-year initiative funded by the Canada Council for the Arts to help arts institutions develop and share content worldwide. Clockwise from top left: Respiratory Therapists at Toronto General Hospital. Sonia Rodriguez teaching a Gratitude Class. Naoya Ebe, Jordana Daumec and Siphesihle November. Photo by Karolina Kuras. Hannah Galway and her father Tim. Heather Ogden and Guillaume Côté in Bach to the Barre. Opposite: Hannah Fischer with Artists of the Ballet in Giselle. Photo by Michael Slobodian. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Photo by Catherine Chang. Jurgita Dronina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

Digital Engagement Highlights Facebook Followers

Instagram Followers

133,947

133,927

As of June 30, 2020

Ballet Moments

479,343 views

#TorontoTogether

699,380 views

Gratitude Classes

Dance With Us

6 custom classes attended by

27 classes

1,710

252,115 views

frontline and essential workers

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2019/20 PERFORMANCES

The National Ballet of Canada performs the masterworks of classical and contemporary ballet for a wide public in Canada and abroad to the highest international standard. We strive to move and challenge our audiences with each performance, to better represent Canada’s diversity in our art form, and to encourage a culture of inclusivity, creativity and artistic excellence in all that we do.

Giselle Sir Peter Wright November 6 – 10, 2019 Giselle was produced as a memorial to the late William P. Walker and was made possible through the courtesy of many generous friends of the National Ballet.

Heather Ogden with Artists of the Ballet. Artists of the Ballet. Photos by Michael Slobodian.

“The National Ballet’s Giselle is an absolute triumph… with remarkable dancing and acting that brought the classic Romantic era ballet to life.” – Ludwig Van Sonia Rodriguez at curtain call at her final performance of Giselle. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

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2019/20 PERFORMANCES

Orpheus Alive with Chaconne Robert Binet / George Balanchine November 15 – 21, 2019 Lead philanthropic support for Orpheus Alive is provided by The Producers’ Circle. The performance of Chaconne, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with  The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced by arrangement with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust. Spencer Hack and Jenna Savella with Artists of the Ballet in Orpheus Alive. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

“Orpheus Alive is a fresh take on the tragic Greek myth.” – Toronto Star

“Charming suite of dances… breathtaking” – Toronto Star

Clockwise from top: Jenna Savella with Artists of the Ballet in Orpheus Alive. Artists of the Ballet in Chaconne. Heather Ogden and Harrison James with Artists of the Ballet in Chaconne. Spencer Hack and Sonia Rodriguez with Artists of the Ballet in Orpheus Alive. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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Etudes with Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort Harald Lander / Alexei Ratmansky / Jiŕi Kylián November 27 – December 1, 2019 Etudes is a gift from The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada. Lead philanthropic support for Piano Concerto #1 is provided by an anonymous friend of the National Ballet and The Producers’ Circle. Greta Hodgkinson, Elena Lobsanova and Tina Pereira in Petite Mort. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

“Bold and exquisite… an explosive dance kaleidoscope that is nothing short of breathtaking.” – Toronto Sun on Etudes

“A combination of wit and mystery… a ballet of bold physicality… fascinating dance work.” – Ludwig Van on Petite Mort

Clockwise from top: Artists of the Ballet in Etudes. Artists of the Ballet in Piano Concerto #1. Genevieve Penn Nabity and Jimmy Coleman In Etudes. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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2019/20 PERFORMANCES

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The Nutcracker James Kudelka December 12, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 4, 2020 The Nutcracker is made possible by generous financial support from production underwriters Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M., Lawrence & Ann Heisey and an anonymous friend of the National Ballet. Koto Ishihara and Harrison James. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

“The energy of the entire cast gives The Nutcracker its appeal, and on its first night, it had more pop than a Christmas cracker.” – The Globe and Mail

Clockwise from top: Gabrielle Velioski and Alexander Stevens. Artists of the Ballet. Artists of the Ballet. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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2019/20 PERFORMANCES

On Tour: The Sleeping Beauty Rudolf Nureyev

The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude & Approximate Sonata 2016 & Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort William Forsythe / Alexei Ratmansky /Jiŕi Kylián January 28 – February 2, 2020 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC Harrison James and Heather Ogden with Artists of the Ballet in The Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Teresa Wood.

“I have seen many Sleeping Beauties, but never a finer one than this moving and beautiful production.” – Washington Post The Sleeping Beauty is made possible by generous contributions from Margaret Fleck & Jim Fleck, C.C., The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation, Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M., Gretchen Ross and Nancy Pencer & Michael Benjamin. Lead philanthropic support for The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude and Approximate Sonata 2016 is generously provided by Sandra Simpson, an anonymous friend of the National Ballet and The Estate of Douglas Gardner, with additional support from The Producers’ Circle.  Lead philanthropic support for Piano Concerto #1 is provided by an anonymous friend of the National Ballet and The Producers’ Circle. Clockwise from top left: Harrison James and Svetlana Lunkina with Artists of the Ballet in Piano Concerto #1. Chelsy Meiss in The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude. Tanya Howard and Kota Sato in Approximate Sonata 2016. Artists of the Ballet in Petite Mort. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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2019/20 PERFORMANCES

Angels’ Atlas with Chroma & Marguerite and Armand Crystal Pite / Wayne McGregor / Sir Frederick Ashton February 29 – March 7, 2020 Angels’ Atlas is a co-production of The National Ballet of Canada and Ballett Zürich. Philanthropic support for Angels’ Atlas is generously provided by An Anonymous Donor, Rosamond Ivey, Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin, The Producers’ Circle, The Volunteer Committee of The National Ballet of Canada and The Gail Hutchison Fund. Chroma is produced in association with The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Artists of the Ballet in Angels’ Atlas. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

“A glimpse into the infinite... Angels’ Atlas explores the human condition to rapturous choral music and ingenious lighting design.” – The Globe and Mail

“Angels’ Atlas confronts the unpredictability of existence... it also celebrates the human will to struggle on.” – Dancing Times Clockwise from top: Artists of the Ballet in Angels’ Atlas. Greta Hodgkinson in Marguerite and Armand. Christopher Gerty and Tanya Howard in Chroma. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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2019/20 PERFORMANCES

Romeo and Juliet Alexei Ratmansky March 11 – 22, 2020 * All performances cancelled after March 13, 2020 Lead philanthropic support for Romeo and Juliet is provided by Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M., with additional generous support from Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan, The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation, an anonymous friend of the National Ballet and Walter Carsen, O.C. Elena Lobsanova and Guillaume Côté. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

/4 “A heart-rending Romeo and Juliet… Prepare to have your heart torn asunder... a thrilling emotional roller-coaster.” – Toronto Star

Top: Alejandra Perez-Gomez with Artists of the Ballet. Bottom: Skylar Campbell with Artists of the Ballet. Photos by Karolina Kuras and Bruce Zinger.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The National Ballet of Canada maintains an extensive community engagement programme to bring the joy and power of dance to people of all ages nationwide. From interactive workshops and relaxed performances to national livestream events and free in-theatre performances, the company’s education initiatives are part of a broader commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion that seeks better representation of Canada’s diversity in all aspects of our work. Even with cancellations due to COVID-19, The National Ballet of Canada reached an audience of 167,514 in 2019/20 with a combination of in-theatre, community-based and digital engagement events. The National Ballet of Canada’s Education and Community Engagement programmes are generously supported by the Anna McCowan Johnson Fund at The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation. Apprentices and Audience at a YOU Dance Relaxed Performance. Photo by Alana de Haan.

“One of The National Ballet of Canada’s highest priorities is to bring the unique rewards of dance in terms of creativity, joy and human connection to young people throughout Canada. Our hope is to make dance familiar, inclusive and enjoyable for all.” – Lisa Robinson, Manager, Education and Community Engagement

“What a difference the ballet has made for our family. These performances allow us to be out as a family with our son with significant special needs. He is non-verbal but mesmerized by the ballet to a point he was almost dancing in his seat – we had never seen him do that before. At your performances we fit in because you make it so authentic and warm for our families.” – Family, YOU dance performance Lisa Robinson. Lisa Robinson and Lindsay Fischer at a YOU dance Relaxed Performance. Photos by Alana de Haan and Karolina Kuras.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

YOU dance “Your reputation precedes you and our new classes look forward each year to being part of the YOU dance programme. Our homeroom teachers were particularly impressed by your ability to engage even very challenging students. Dance provides them with an opportunity to try something new and be successful.” – Teacher, St. Jane Frances

Daina Zolty at a Dance About performance. Photo by Bruce Zinger. Audience at a Relaxed Performance. Photo by Alana de Haan. Audience at Share the Magic. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

Share the Magic “Aisha and her children loved, loved watching Romeo and Juliet. It was magical for them. It was their first experience seeing a ballet. I’m not sure that they quite knew what a special evening they were in store for. But they left the theatre absolutely floating on cloud nine. Thank you for allowing us to once again introduce Canadian newcomers to the wonder of ballet.” – Roncesvalles Refugee Relief

Relaxed Performances “For a child who is largely locked in his own little world, I saw him enlivened by the stunning artistry onstage. My husband and I were moved by the beauty of the ballets, but we were more touched by our son’s reaction to the experience. It was an evening that will stay with us in our hearts forever.” – Parent, Kerry’s Place, Autism Service

Dance About The highest form of praise is sparking curiosity, imagination and general interest in our audiences. Dance About is special because the students get to see every aspect of ballet, from class and partnering to pas de deux and character miming. The programme introduces dance to future audience members, dancers and stage crew, so the wonderful art of ballet lives on!” – 2019/20 Apprentice Daina Zolty

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CREATIVACTION

2019/20 marked the second season of CreativAction, an initiative that develops Canadian choreographic talent and shares The National Ballet of Canada’s resources in support of Toronto’s diverse dance community. Established by Artistic Director Karen Kain and Associate Artistic Director Christopher Stowell, and curated by Creative Producer and Choreographic Associate Robert Binet, CreativAction has three core activities: The Choreographic Workshop, Open Space and Micro-Commissions.

“My experience with the National Ballet’s Choreographic Workshop was a complete game changer for me. Not only was it invaluable in translating my contemporary movement vocabulary onto more classical dancers, participating in the Workshop was the catalyst for many other career opportunities that followed, both inside the company and out.” – Choreographic Associate Alysa Pires

Choreographic Associate Alysa Pires in the studio. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

The Choreographic Workshop A platform that provides National Ballet artists and independent choreographers with the opportunity to create works in collaboration with the company’s artists, music and production staff within the National Ballet’s facilities. In 2019/20, the workshop commissioned seven solos inspired by the two oldest works in the fall season, Sir Peter Wright’s Giselle and Harald Lander’s Etudes.

Open Space The National Ballet provided 891 hours of free studio space at The Walter Carsen Centre over one to two-week periods this season for Torontobased dance artists. From July 2019 through March 2020, the National Ballet welcomed 25 independent artists and companies to use the studios at The Walter Carsen Centre free of charge.

“The choreographic residency was such a valuable experience for my project. I realized so much of my work has been small because of the spaces independent artists can afford. With one week of larger space it was striking to see how full and explosive the movement became, making me really consider how tied our art is to the spaces we work in.” – Contemporary Dance Artist Emma Kerson Alexander Skinner in Kota Sato’s Trio Sonata from The Choreographic Workshop. Photo by Christina Skinner.

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CREATIVACTION

Micro-Commissions Each season, the National Ballet commissions three small scale, flexible and innovative dance works that can be presented in a wide range of contexts.

“I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to work so closely with Lucy Rupert. We had an incredible in studio connection which lead to an amazing collaboration and the bringing to life of a thoughtful, challenging and beautiful solo. These are the initiatives that are so vital to the development of dancers and to create works and memories that enhance a career.” – First Soloist Tanya Howard

Tanya Howard in rehearsal. Photo by Kiran West.

“CreativAction is essential to our work as a leading dance organization in Canada. In addition to supporting the local dance ecology and helping independent creators bring their projects to fruition, the three programmes create a variety of new and radical pathways for artists into creating ballet.” – Creative Producer and Choreographic Associate Robert Binet

Robert Binet in rehearsal. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

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AUDIENCE IMPACT

The power of the performing arts exists at the intersection of artist and audience, when a creative offering connects so entirely with others that the experience becomes shared. The National Ballet of Canada strives to create meaningful connections with diverse audiences through dance. The audience is a mirror for our artists and every performance a window into the ideas, emotions, stories and aesthetics that shape our world. In 2019/20, we were fortunate to have 290,328 audience members in theatres, schools and the broader community join us in dance.

“Just so proud of this world class company! Challenging, imaginative and pure class!” – Audience Member Catherine Thomson

“What a brilliant night of dance. There isn’t a ballet company that exceeds its skill, heart, exuberance and variety.” – Audience Member Judith Laskin

Total Performances

Main Season

The Nutcracker

30 performances attended by

26 performances attended by

42,455

51,807

patrons

Touring 10 performances attended by

15,684 patrons

“Took myself to the ballet and OMG! #OrpheusAliveNBC is possibly my favourite ballet to date! Innovative, progressive, funny, gut wrenching with a phenomenal Gluck-inspired score and a really cool set! Bravi tutti @nationalballet, y’all done the Four Seasons Centre so proud!” – Audience Member Keith Lam, @baritonekeith Artists of the Ballet in Giselle. Photo by Michael Slobodian. Miyoko Koyasu and Larkin Miller in The Nutcracker. Photo by Karolina Kuras. Artists of the Ballet in The Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Teresa Wood. Opposite: Brendan Saye in Chroma. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

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ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

The National Ballet of Canada supports the professional and personal wellbeing of every dancer in the roster, and has made it a priority to develop and showcase their talents with a diverse repertoire, touring opportunities, health and wellness programming, artistic mentorship and other individual supports. Thank you for joining us as we encourage and celebrate our artists both onstage and off.

The RBC Apprentice Programme is supported by the RBC Emerging Artists Project.

Jillian Vanstone in Company Class. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

Dancer Wellness Programme Created in 2011, the National Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-house Dancer Health and Wellness Programme provides holistic, individualized care to the dancers year-round. Services include physiotherapy, Pilates, massage therapy, sports medicine, naturopathy, family medicine, psychiatry and more.

RBC Apprentice Programme Young dancers experience an enormous transition as they move from a training environment to full-time company life. The RBC Apprentice Programme helps them bridge the gap with dedicated classes, repertoire coaching, body conditioning and performance opportunities. In 2019/20, the 10 RBC Apprentices performed 12 times for YOU dance and 66 times with the full company.

Heather Ogden receiving a physiotherapy treatments. 2019/20 Apprentices. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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2019/20 DANCER AWARDS

The National Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual awards are part of the constellation of support initiatives that recognizes the dancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unique contributions to the company, the art form and their peers. These awards were presented during the 2019/20 season.

Rolex Dancers First Award Principal Dancer Harrison James received the Rolex Dancers First Award for his portrayal of Alexei Vronsky in Anna Karenina, Oberon in The Dream and the title role in Apollo last season. Karen Kain presented the award with Maxim Lamarre, President and CEO, Rolex Canada Ltd., at a special celebration on September 23, 2019.

The Rolex Dancers First Award is presented by Rolex Canada Ltd. Harrison James, Karen Kain and President and CEO of Rolex Canada Maxim Lamarre. Photo by Christina Gapic.

RBC Emerging Artist Apprentice Award RBC Apprentices Noah Parets and Genevieve Penn Nabity The RBC Emerging Artist Apprentice Award recognizes members of the National Ballet’s Apprentice Programme for their artistic growth, professional development and exceptional talent.

“Receiving the RBC Emerging Artist Apprentice Award was an incredible honour, and a reminder to me that I am meant to dance and my artistic presence is valued on the stage.” – Noah Parets

“As an Apprentice you are working tirelessly to prove to yourself and the company that you belong and sometimes it feels like your hard work goes unnoticed. But the RBC Emerging Artist Apprentice Award validates your improvements and amplifies the feeling that the Artistic staff is always watching.” – Genevieve Penn Nabity

Noah Parets. Genevieve Penn Nabity. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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2019/20 DANCER AWARDS

David Tory Award Corps de Ballet member Alexander Skinner Named after the former Vice-Chairman of The National Ballet of Canada’s Board of Directors, the David Tory Award recognizes dancers for their professionalism, integrity, humility, optimism and enthusiasm for life and the art of dance.

“I am so grateful to be a part of The National Ballet of Canada, and to receive this recognition from my colleagues and mentors has been one of the greatest honours of my career so far.” – Alexander Skinner

Patron Award of Merit Corps de Ballet members Hannah Galway and Isaac Wright Funded and awarded by the Patrons’ Council Committee of The National Ballet of Canada, the Patron Award of Merit is given to one male and one female Corps de Ballet member at the end of each season to highlight and celebrate their progress.

“Winning this award after my first season back with the company gives me so much joy and inspires me to keep working and improving, even during these hard times.” – Isaac Wright

Top: Alexander Skinner. Bottom: Isaac Wright. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

PROMOTIONS FOR THE 2020/21 SEASON

Promotions Hannah Galway to Second Soloist Spencer Hack to First Soloist Siphesihle November to First Soloist

“I’m so grateful to be able to work at something I am so passionate about and to be recognized with the Patron Award of Merit is a tremendous honour.” – Hannah Galway

Clockwise from top: Siphesihle November. Spencer Hack. Hannah Galway. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

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DANCER RECOGNITION

The National Ballet of Canada aspires to provide its artists with the best possible conditions for success, from Health and Wellness care to challenging repertoire and the opportunity to perform on the world stage. Increasingly, this level of support is helping dancers sustain longer and more fulfilling careers with the company. We are honoured to recognize those who marked important milestones with the National Ballet in 2019/20.

Retirements Greta Hodgkinson Principal Dancer After 30 years with The National Ballet of Canada, Greta Hodgkinson gave her final performance on March 7, 2020 in Sir Frederick Ashtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marguerite and Armand, a seminal ballet the company acquired to honour Greta and her remarkable career. Greta assumes the role of Artist-inResidence in 2020/21.

Lorna Geddes and Hazaros Surmeyan Principal Character Artists Principal Character Artists and married couple Lorna Geddes and Hazaros Surmeyan retired in 2019/20 after their long careers with the National Ballet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 and 54 years respectively.

Greta Hodgkinson. Lorna Geddes and Hazaros Surmeyan. Photos by Karolina Kuras.

Anniversaries

Sonia Rodriguez Principal Dancer 30th Anniversary

Jillian Vanstone Principal Dancer 20th Anniversary

Tomas Schramek Principal Character Artist 50th Anniversary

Tiffany Mosher Second Soloist 20th Anniversary

“I am forever grateful to The National Ballet of Canada for the many incredible opportunities I have had to fulfill my dreams and dance here and around the world over the past 30 years. This privilege enabled me to grow as an artist in an immeasurable way.” – Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson

Clockwise from top left: Sonia Rodriguez in Nijinsky (2017). Jillian Vanstone in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (2014). Tiffany Mosher with Former Second Soloist Noah Long in 24 Preludes by Chopin (2008). Tomas Schramek in The Sleeping Beauty (1978). Photos by Aleksandar Antonijevic, Karolina Kuras, Andrew Oxenham and Cylla von Tiedemann.

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REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOST IN 2019/20

Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Richard M. Ivey first saw The National Ballet of Canada perform in London, Ontario and became a subscriber with his late wife Beryl when they moved to Toronto. Over the past decade, Richard became a transformational supporter of new productions, beginning with Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Richard went on to support another Christopher Wheeldon ballet, The Winter’s Tale, along with John Neumeier’s Anna Karenina in 2018 and Karen’s Kain’s forthcoming Swan Lake. In bringing numerous new creations to the stage, Richard has provided endless opportunity to artists and joy to audiences. He was a leader and philanthropist and his legacy lives on with the Beryl & Richard Ivey Fund in the Endowment Foundation. Arthur Scace, C.M., Q.C. Arthur Scace was a close friend to The National Ballet of Canada and together with his wife Susan, Arthur provided decades of influential support to the company through the Patrons’ Council, The Producers’ Circle, The Endowment Foundation and Karen Kain’s Swan Lake. Arthur was a member of the Campaign Cabinet of the Canadian Opera House Corporation that raised the funds to build the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, a project he and Susan supported independently through the National Ballet’s Next Steps campaign.

Ada Slaight A cherished friend, Ada Slaight is remembered for the empathy, vision and concern for young people that defined her relationship with The National Ballet of Canada for three decades. Ada’s legacy of support for children and arts education began in 1989 with her first gift to Share the Magic, an annual event that provides free tickets to The Nutcracker for young people and their families each year. In total, Ada’s 30-year investment in Share the Magic has brought joy into the lives of an incredible 97,400 children and youth.

Richard Ivey with Christopher Wheeldon and Karen Kain (2015). Photo by Gary Beechey. Arthur Scace, C.M., Q.C. Ada Slaight.

Diana St. Barbe Weatherall Diana St. Barbe Weatherall was a beloved and passionate friend to The National Ballet of Canada as a Celia Franca Society member and Dancers First sponsor, providing vital support to the company’s dancers. In recent years, Diana sponsored First Soloist Chelsy Meiss with genuine love and interest, making a significant impact in her life and career. Diana had a great interest in people and was surrounded by a wide circle of friends and family, not least of all her husband John. Her love for the arts was infectious and will continue through her legacy gift to the Endowment Foundation.

Ted Weatherill A respected leader, Ted Weatherill served on The Board of Directors of The National Ballet of Canada from 1966 to 1973, sharing his insight and expertise on all aspects of the organization. Ted was also President of Coordinated Arts Services (1970-1972), which operated under the Canada Council for the Arts to provide shared services to arts organizations including the National Ballet. Ted’s successful 60-year career in the legal profession reflects a level of dedication that the National Ballet is grateful to have experienced firsthand.

William Weldon William (Bill) Weldon served on The Board of Directors of The National Ballet of Canada from 1989 to 1996. In 1996 his colleagues at Arthur Andersen Partners paid tribute to William’s years of dedication to the ballet by sponsoring the naming of the Weldon Boardroom at The Walter Carsen Centre in his honour. William and his wife Arlene remained committed members of The Patrons’ Council for several years following his retirement from The Board of Directors. The National Ballet is honoured to recognize William’s life, legacy and philanthropic spirit.

Diana Weatherall. Photo by Gary Beechey. Arlene Weldon, Karen Kain and William Weldon.

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Artists of the Ballet in Company Class. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

2019/20 DANCER ROSTER

Celia Franca, C.C. Founder

George Crum Music Director Emeritus

Karen Kain, C.C. Artistic Director

Barry Hughson Executive Director

Magdalena Popa Principal Artistic Coach

Rex Harrington, O.C. Artist-in-Residence

David Briskin Music Director and Principal Conductor

Christopher Stowell Associate Artistic Director

Lindsay Fischer Artistic Director, YOU dance / Principal Ballet Master

Peter Ottmann Senior Ballet Master

Principal Dancers Skylar Campbell, Guillaume Côté, Jurgita Dronina, Naoya Ebe, Francesco Gabriele Frola, Greta Hodgkinson, O.Ont, Harrison James, Elena Lobsanova, Svetlana Lunkina, Evan McKie, Heather Ogden, Sonia Rodriguez, Brendan Saye, Piotr Stanczyk, Jillian Vanstone Principal Character Artists Lorna Geddes, Stephanie Hutchison, Etienne Lavigne, Alejandra Perez-Gomez, Jonathan Renna, Rebekah Rimsay, Tomas Schramek, Hazaros Surmeyan First Soloists Jack Bertinshaw, Jordana Daumec, Hannah Fischer, Emma Hawes, Tanya Howard, Koto Ishihara, Alexandra MacDonald, Chelsy Meiss, Tina Pereira, Ben Rudisin, Jenna Savella, Donald Thom Second Soloists Joe Chapman, Christopher Gerty, Spencer Hack, Jeannine Haller, Kathryn Hosier, Miyoko Koyasu, Tiffany Mosher, Siphesihle November, Brent Parolin, Kota Sato, Calley Skalnik Corps de Ballet Jimmy Coleman, Trygve Cumpston, Shaelynn Estrada, Brenna Flaherty, Giorgio Galli, Hannah Galway, Selene Guerrero-Trujillo, Monika Haczkiewicz, Ayano Haneishi, Peng-Fei Jiang, Soo Ah Kang, Tirion Law, Shené Lazarus, Antonella Martinelli, Larkin Miller, Jaclyn Oakley, Noah Parets, Genevieve Penn Nabity, Clare Peterson, Meghan Pugh, Teagan Richman-Taylor, Nicholas Rose, Alexander Skinner, Nan Wang, Tene Ward, Jennifer Watembach, Ethan Watts, Isaac Wright RBC Apprentice Programme / YOU dance Jason Ferro, Nina Gentes, Albjon Gjorllaku, Sophie Lee, Thomas Leprohon, Arielle Miralles, Shelby Tzung, Christopher Waters, Daina Zolty

Robert Binet Guillaume Côté

Jeff Morris Liliane Stilwell

Joysanne Sidimus Guest Balanchine

Stephanie Hutchison Pointe Shoe Manager /

Alysa Pires Choreographic Associates

Stage Managers

Répétiteur

Assistant Ballet Mistress

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The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra Members. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA ORCHESTRA

Violins Aaron Schwebel, Concertmaster Lynn Kuo, Assistant Concertmaster Dominique Laplante, Principal Second Violin Jaime Kruspe, Assistant Principal Second Violin James Aylesworth Jennie Baccante Sheldon Grabke Xiao Grabke Nancy Kershaw Sonia Klimasko-Leheniuk Csaba KoczĂł Yakov Lerner Jayne Maddison Ron Mah Aya Miyagawa Wendy Rogers Joanna Zabrowarna Paul Zevenhuizen Violas Sheila JaffĂŠ, Principal Joshua Greenlaw, Assistant Principal Valerie Kuinka Johann Lotter Beverly Spotton Angela Rudden Cellos Maurizio Baccante, Principal Marianne Pack, Assistant Principal Olga Laktionova Andrew McIntosh Elaine Thompson Paul Widner Basses Hans J.F. Preuss, Principal Jonathan Yeoh, Assistant Principal Paul Langley Robert Speer Flutes Leslie Allt, Principal Shelley Brown, Piccolo Maria Pelletier

Clarinets Max Christie, Principal Emily Marlow Gary Kidd, Bass Clarinet Bassoons Stephen Mosher, Principal Jerry Robinson Elizabeth Gowen, Contra Bassoon Horns Jessie Brooks, Principal Gary Pattison Scott Wevers Derek Conrod Trumpets Richard Sandals, Principal Robert Weymouth Mark Dharmaratnam Trombones Charles Benaroya, Principal David Archer David Pell, Bass Trombone Tuba Sasha Johnson, Principal Harp Lucie Parent, Principal Timpani Michael Perry, Principal Percussion Kristofer Maddigan, Principal Mark Mazur Andrew Rasmus Orchestra Personnel Manager and Music Administrator Raymond Tizzard Music Librarian Jacques Forest

Oboes Mark Rogers, Principal Lesley Young, English Horn Karen Rotenberg

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THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS As of October 15, 2019

Chair Cornell C.V. Wright Leslie Allt, ex officio Gail Appel John Bailey Susanne Boyce Raghunath Davloor Marlene DelZotto Flora Do The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator Giorgio Galli, ex officio Kevin Garland Maxine Granovsky Gluskin (leave of absence) Nancy Holland

Barry Hughson, ex officio Karen Kain, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont., ex officio

Krista Kerr Jen Lee Koss Judith Lawrie Philip Lieberman David Macdonald Geneviève McKillop Ryan McNally Donna Meyers Rebecca Mooney Ed Ogonek, ex officio Linda O’Leary

Lisa Pearson Nancy Pencer Lynda Prince Robbie J. Pryde Gretchen Ross Jenna Savella, ex officio John B. Simcoe Karen Sparks Mavis Staines, C.M., ex officio Daniel F. Sullivan Michele Symons Noreen Taylor, C.M.

Koto Ishihara and Naoya Ebe with Artists of the Ballet in Piano Concerto #1. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

HONOURARY BOARD As of October 15, 2019

David Banks David Binet Judith Cohen Judi Conacher Missy Crosbie Jeanie Davis Sherry Taylor Drew James Fleck, O.C.

William Harris William Herridge, Q.C. Donald K. Johnson, O.C. Lucille Joseph Jerry Lozinski Sue Matthews Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue Rose Patten, O.C.

Aaron Regent Robin Robinson Susan Scace Noreen Taylor, C.M. The National Ballet of Canada Board / Honourary Board Liaison

THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA, ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS As of October 17, 2019

Chair David Macdonald President Barry Hughson Vice-President Karen Kain, C.C.

David Banks Ed Esposto Cheryl Ferguson Krista Kerr Jerry Lozinski Sue Matthews James Pitblado, C.M. Cornell C. V. Wright

Treasurer Amanda Ram Director of Development Diana Reitberger, CFRE Secretary Pamela Ouzounian

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VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Development Committee Chair The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator

Chair, Patrons’ Council Committee Geneviève McKillop

Co-Chairs, Turnout Simon Beck Alicia DeBoer

Chair, Board of Directors Cornell C.V. Wright

President, Volunteer Committee Karen Sparks

Chair, Special Events, Dancer Wellness Lynda Prince

Chair, Major Gifts Gretchen Ross

The Producers’ Circle Dancers First

Music Circle

Co-Chairs Gail Drummond Kevin Garland

Chair Gretchen Ross

Co-Chairs Sandra Pitblado Gretchen Ross

Committee Members Gail Appel Gretchen Ross

Noreen Taylor, C.M.

Recognition Committee Chair The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator

Patrons’ Council Committee Chair Geneviève McKillop Committee Members Jordan Applebaum Judi Conacher Emilie Cushman Jane Darville

Jeanie Davis Heather Faralla Vanessa Harwood Jason Heayn Avril Higgins Ann Hogarth Anne LeGresley Eunice Lumsden

Julie Medland Elana Metter LJ Nagel Linda O’Leary Janet Parkinson Lenore Walters Mary-Kathleen Young

Esprit de Corps

Sans Limites

Ballet Club Relevé

Chair Linda O’Leary

Chair Michele Symons

Chair Nancy Holland

American Friends of The National Ballet of Canada President, Treasurer & Secretary Gerry Frauwirth

Director Mary Cirillo-Goldberg

Director Amy Spina

UK Friends of The National Ballet of Canada Chair Nancy Miller

Director David Banks

Director Kathleen Crook

Cabinet Members Brittany Cameron Sydney Davloor Harleen Gill Derek Hallward Azadeh Houshmand Faye McDermid

Kristina Milbourn Adria Minsky Bridget Riberdy Brianne Sherk Natalie Warner Stefan Williamson

Nicky Eaton Ivan Fecan Rana Florida Jane Gill Marianne Guizzetti Krystal Koo Victoria Kurtin Judy Lawrie Jen Lee Koss Sarah Macdonald Adrian Mainella

Nicholas Mellamphy Myles Mindham Bernadette Morra Mark Mulroney Vanessa Mulroney Linda Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Nancy Pencer Laura Rapp Brett Sherlock Victoria Webster Mary-Kathleen Young

Committee Members Patricia Campbell Jane Darville Ishrani Jaikaran

Mary Jo Little Edye Rome Webster Marje Koidu Virro

Turnout Cabinet Co-Chairs Simon Beck Alicia DeBoer

Gala Committee Gala Co-Chairs Emmanuelle Gattuso Lynda Prince Committee Members David Banks Daniel L. Bain Inger Bartlett Sonja Berman Blair Bitove Emily Burnett Rochelle deGoias Trish Del Sorbo Marlene Delzotto Michelle Eaton

Celia Franca Society Chair Marcia McClung

2019/20 Office and Theatre Volunteers Maegan Ayre Earl Barnsley Charlotte Broome Linda Campbell Peng Chiang

Bailey Chui Paula Clayman Meaghan Crowe Reggie DesRoches Jim Dunn

Maureen Dunn Laura Ennis Jill Humphries Ria Hoff Diana Spadafora

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OUR DONORS

Prima Circle The National Ballet of Canada expresses its deep gratitude to dedicated and passionate supporters whose significant lifetime giving to The National Ballet of Canada and The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation helps achieve our vision. (As of June 30, 2020)

Prima Diamond Circle ($10,000,000 and above) Walter Carsen, O.C. Prima Ruby Circle ($5,000,000 - $9,999,999) Mona Campbell, O.C. Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. One Anonymous Donor The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada

Nancy Pencer Tim & Frances Price Lynda & Jonas Prince Susan Scace & Arthur Scace, C.M., Q.C. Ada Slaight James D. Stewart One Anonymous Donor Hal Jackman Foundation The McLean Foundation

Prima Emerald Circle ($2,500,000 - $4,999,999) Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Margaret Anne Fountain, C.M. & David Glenn Fountain, C.M. Kevin Garland & Roger Garland, C.M. Emmanuelle Gattuso, C.M. and Allan Slaight, C.M. Gail Hutchison Beryl Ivey, C.M. & Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Jerry & Joan Lozinski The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C. Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C. Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C. BMO Financial Group CIBC RBC Foundation TD Bank Group

Visionary Circle ($500,000 - $999,999) Estate of Isobel Allen Judi & Lionel Conacher Ralph & Jeanie Davis George & Kathy Dembroski Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney Sherry and Edward Drew Estate of Penelope Reed Doob Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance Nona Heaslip Lawrence Heisey, O.C. & Ann Heisey Lucille Joseph & Urban Joseph, O.C. Judith & Robert Lawrie Robin Vaile Robinson Sandra Simpson Mr. George R. Sutherland Diana St. B. Weatherall The Younger Family Six Anonymous Donors The Frank Gerstein Charitable Foundation on behalf of Marvin Gerstein Laidlaw Foundation The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation

Prima Circle ($1,000,000 - $2,499,999) Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell John & Margaret Bahen John & Claudine Bailey Torunn & David Banks Horst Dantz & Don Quick Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance The Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation Margaret Fleck & Jim Fleck, C.C. Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Rosamond Ivey Sarah & David Macdonald Julie & Ted Medland

Impresario Circle ($250,000 - $499,999) Gail & Mark Appel David & Kim Beatty Susanne Boyce & Brendan Mullen Anne Marie Canning Judith & Marshall Cohen Elizabeth A. Currie & Richard J. Currie, O.C. Catherine & Ian Delaney Estate of Celia Franca Lynda Hamilton Jerry & Geraldine Heffernan Ann Henderson & Lyman Henderson, C.M. Mr. & Mrs. William R. Herridge Richard & Martha Hogarth

Mrs. Renata Humphries Sanford & Patti McFarlane Jim & Sylvia McGovern Ned & Georgina McLennan Vanessa Morgan & Steve Wolf Linda & Kevin O’Leary Aaron & Heather Regent Barrie D. Rose and Family Estate of J.M. Doc Savage The Harry and Lillian Seymour Family Foundation Tony Scott-Fisher Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan Estate of C. Anderson Silber Estate of John Theo Heather Thomson & Richard Thomson, O.C. Lucy White Judith R. Wilder Four Anonymous Donors J.P. Bickell Foundation Adelle and Paul Deacon Nanton Fund at the Toronto Foundation The Delaney Family Foundation Deloitte Foundation Canada The Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation The Kresge Foundation J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Carolyn Sifton Foundation Inc. The Mary-Margaret Webb Foundation R. Howard Webster Foundation The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation Investor Circle ($100,000 - $249,999) Karen & Ray Arbesman Alison Arbuckle Fisher Estate of Mary Eileen Ash Gregory & Irene Aziz Lynly & Trevor Bailie Karen & Bill Barnett Estate of Daphne Bell Walter M. & Lisa Balfour Bowen Estate of Marion G. Bassett Dr. Ann E. Camps Susan Chant Dr. John H.C. Chiu, in memory of Yvonne Chiu, C.M. Mr. John Coke & Ms. Cathy Cranston Missy & Allan Crosbie Indra & Rags Davloor George A. Fierheller Lucinda Flemer, C.M. Estate of Douglas G. Gardner Ms. Helen Gardiner Maxine Goldberg John & Judith Grant

Ms. Taanta Gupta Mary & Graham Hallward Pat & Bill Harris Hon. & Mrs. Paul T. Hellyer Joan F. Ivory, C.M. Karen Kain, C.C., LL.D., D. Litt, O.Ont & Ross Petty Estate of Annie Emily Kains Estate of Marjorie Kains Margaret Kawaja Ms. Krista Kerr Dr. Gurney M. Kranz Arthur Labatt, O.C. & Sonia Labatt Paul A. Lee, Q.C. & Jill Maynard Anne & David LeGresley Philip & Sherri Lieberman Eunice Lumsden and Peter Luit Estate of Vida Peene Mr. & Mrs. Allen C. Marple Sue & Biff Matthews Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett Vincent Mercier & Kristen Halpin Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond Clive & Fran Minto Anne & Charles Morison Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Pankratz Robbie Pryde Victor & Bernice Royce Estate of Lawrence Schafer Sir Neil & Lady Elizabeth Shaw Devida & Derek Smith Estate of Eileen Smith Estate of Helen Allen Stacey Dr. Raymond Stein & Ms. Nancy Viner Maureen & Wayne Squibb Estate of Irving Steinberg Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Sullivan Dr. Robert Summers-Gill Michele & Ryerson Symons Anne Tanenbaum Mr. James M. Tory, Q.C. Nicola Tory Estate of Leonore Valborg Hetherington Lenore Walters Ms. Ruth Watts-Gransden Dr. & Mrs. R. J. Wheler Gregory Williams & Warren Sorensen Mr. John H. Williams Beth Wilson Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy Estate of Mitchell Wywiorski Four Anonymous Donors The Hope Charitable Foundation Local 58 Charitable Benefit Fund Tanenbaum Charitable Foundation

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OUR DONORS

Leadership Giving The National Ballet of Canada is extremely grateful to the following donors for their generous gifts that provide leadership and capital funding to support Karen Kain’s vision. (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020)

Production Builders The following individuals and foundations have made extraordinary contributions to expand our repertoire with new visions of dance for 2019/20 and future seasons.

Anne-Marie Canning Walter Carsen New Creations Fund Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance Kevin Garland & Roger Garland, C.M. Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin The Gail Hutchison Fund Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Rosamond Ivey Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C. The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation

Nancy Pencer Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. Tim & Frances Price Aaron & Heather Regent Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C. Susan Scace & Arthur Scace, C.M., Q.C. The Lawrence Schafer Foundation The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada Two Anonymous Donors

The Producers’ Circle The members of The Producers’ Circle collaborate to fulfill Karen Kain’s vision by supporting the creation of new repertoire.

Gail & Mark Appel John & Claudine Bailey Inger Bartlett & Marshal Stearns Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance The Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Kevin Garland & Roger Garland, C.M. Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin The William & Nona Heaslip Foundation Anna McCowan Johnson &

Donald K. Johnson, O.C. Judy Korthals & Peter Irwin Mona & Harvey Levenstein Jerry & Joan Lozinski The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C. Julie Medland Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. The Harry & Lillian Seymour Family Foundation Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation

Dancers First Programme Donors to Dancers First are dedicated to supporting the National Ballet’s exceptional dancers.

George & Kathy Dembroski Principal Dancer Jillian Vanstone Sherry and Edward Drew Principal Dancer Francesco Gabriele Frola First Soloist Emma Hawes

Emmanuelle Gattuso, C.M. and Allan Slaight, C.M. Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Principal Dancer Heather Ogden

Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C. Principal Dancer Svetlana Lunkina Robin Vaile Robinson Principal Dancer Brendan Saye Gretchen Ross Principal Dancer Naoya Ebe Lucy White Principal Dancer Harrison James Tricia Younger Principal Dancer Skylar Campbell Elvio & Marlene DelZotto First Soloist Jenna Savella The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C. First Soloist Tina Pereira

Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond Second Soloist Kathryn Hosier Devida & Derek Smith Second Soloist Jeannine Haller Corps de Ballet member Teagan Richman-Taylor Ms. Nancy Viner & Dr. Raymond Stein Second Soloist Christopher Gerty Anonymous Second Soloist Calley Skalnik Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell Corps de Ballet member Kota Sato Anne-Marie Canning Corps de Ballet member Giorgio Galli Alison & Alan Schwartz Corps de Ballet member Hannah Galway

Diana St. B. Weatherall First Soloist Chelsy Meiss

Anne & David LeGresley Corps de Ballet member Alexander Skinner

Anonymous First Soloist Jordana Daumec

John Covington Jr and Robert Lukey Corps de Ballet member Noah Parets

Anonymous First Soloist Hannah Fischer

Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy Corps de Ballet member Meghan Pugh

Anonymous First Soloist Alexandra MacDonald

Anonymous Corps de Ballet member Clare Peterson

Anonymous First Soloist Ben Rudisin

Robbie Pryde Corps de Ballet member Ethan Watts

Jerry & Joan Lozinski Second Soloist Siphesihle November

Rolex Canada Ltd. Rolex Dancers First Award

YOU dance The generosity of YOU dance donors supports the free workshops and performances that introduce young students to ballet, helping to encourage imagination, movement and an appreciation for the arts.

Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell Ballet Club RelevĂŠ Maxine Goldberg The Anna McCowan Johnson Dance Accessibility Fund

Steve & Sally Stavro Foundation The Woodbridge Company One Anonymous Donor

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OUR DONORS

Music Circle and Orchestra We gratefully acknowledge the following donors for their support towards the only dedicated ballet orchestra in Canada.

John & Claudine Bailey Nani & Austin Beutel Peter & Eleanor Daniels Jeanie A. Davis Indra & Rags Davloor The Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation William & Ruth Herridge Anne & Charles Morison

Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. John & Susan Rose Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C. Noreen Taylor, C.M., & David Staines, C.M., O.Ont. (Conductor-in-Residence) TD Bank Group Orchestra Fund The Mary-Margaret Webb Foundation (Rehearsal Pianists)

The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation We acknowledge the generosity of the following donors who are graciously supporting the future of the National Ballet.

BMO Financial Group Adelle and Paul Deacon Nanton Fund at the Toronto Foundation Ms. Laura Dinner & Mr. Richard Rooney Susan Gerhard Ronald M. Haynes Sonia Labatt The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C.

Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C. Julie & Ted Medland Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. TD Bank Group Marje Virro Ms. Vivien M. Wu The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada Two Anonymous Donors

Dancer Wellness Lynda Hamilton Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation The McLean Foundation Tim & Frances Price Lynda Prince

Janis Rotman Mr. George R. Sutherland The Horst Dantz & Don Quick Dancer Wellness Fund

Special Gifts Ada Slaight Share the Magic Underwriter

Julie Medland Production Supporter

Robyn McCallum & Stephen Delaney CreativAction

Sans Limites Choreographic Associates

Judi Conacher Production Supporter

An Anonymous Lady Relaxed Performances and the accompanying Visual Guide

Sherry & Edward Drew Production Supporter

Esprit de Corps Diana Billes Taiya Campbell & Brennan Mulcahy Jeanie A. Davis Indra & Rags Davloor Nadia & Nick Di Donato Jan Fleming & Mitchell Winnik Krista Kerr Anne & David LeGresley Eunice Lumsden & Peter Luit Harriet MacMillan

Alison & J. Bruce McDonald Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett Rebecca Mooney & Asif Nasim Linda & Kevin O’Leary RAP Foundation Victor & Bernice Royce The Sabourin Family Michele & Ryerson Symons The Tripp / Smith Family

Members of the Producers’ Circle, from left to right: Judy Korthals, Lillian and Jeanette Seymour, choreographer Crystal Pite, John and Claudine Bailey, Inger Bartlett and Marshal Stearns, and Carol Weinbaum and Nigel Schuster following the world premiere of Angels’ Atlas. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

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OUR DONORS

Our Community of Support The National Ballet of Canada gratefully acknowledges the following donors and sponsors for their generosity and commitment to sustain the excellence, energy and impact of great dance. (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020)

($25,000 and above) Gail & Mark Appel◊◊ Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell◊ The Azrieli Foundation John & Claudine Bailey◊◊ Nani & Austin Beutel◊◊ Anne-Marie Canning◊ Judith & Marshall Cohen◊◊ Judi & Lionel Conacher◊◊ Elizabeth A. & Richard J. Currie, O.C.◊◊ Jeanie A. Davis◊◊ Indra & Rags Davloor◊ Mr. Stephen Delaney & Ms. Robyn McCallum George & Kathy Dembroski◊◊ Ms. Laura Dinner & Mr. Richard Rooney Sherry Taylor Drew◊◊ Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance◊ The Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation◊◊ The Estate of John Theo◊◊ Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Margaret Anne Fountain, C.M. & David Glenn Fountain, C.M.◊◊ Kevin Garland & Roger Garland, C.M.◊◊ Emmanuelle Gattuso, C.M. and Allan Slaight, C.M. Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin◊ Ms. Taanta Gupta◊ Mr. Gordon Holton Richard M. Ivey, C.C.◊◊ Rosamond Ivey◊◊ Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C.◊◊ Mrs. Judy Korthals & Mr. Peter Irwin◊◊ Arthur Labatt, O.C. & Sonia Labatt◊◊ Anne & David LeGresley◊ Mona & Harvey Levenstein◊◊ Jerry & Joan Lozinski◊◊ Nona Heaslip◊◊ Sarah & David Macdonald ◊◊ The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C.◊◊ Ned & Georgina McLennan◊◊ Julie & Ted Medland◊◊ Vincent Mercier & Kirsten Halpin◊ George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond◊ Anne & Charles Morison◊ Nancy Pencer◊◊ Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M.◊◊ Tim & Frances Price◊◊ Mrs. Lynda Prince◊◊

Robbie Pryde Estate Of Penelope Reed Doob Aaron & Heather Regent◊ Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C.◊◊ The Henry White Kinnear Foundation◊◊ Alison & Alan Schwartz Mrs. Lillian Seymour◊ The Estate of Lawrence Schafer Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan Ada Slaight◊◊ Devida & Derek Smith Inger Bartlett & Marshal Stearns◊ Heather Thomson & Richard Thomson, O.C.◊◊ Robin Robinson◊◊ Ms. Nancy Viner & Dr. Raymond Stein Diana St. B. Weatherall◊◊ The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation Lucy White*◊ The Estate of Marion Jean Woodman Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy Tricia Younger◊◊ Nine Anonymous Donors ($15,000 – $24,999) Estate of Isobel May Allen◊◊ Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation◊◊ Diana Billes◊ Ms. Susanne Boyce & Dr. Brendan Mullen◊ David & Kathryn Cottingham Ms. Deborah Cumming◊ Maxine Goldberg◊◊ Linda Haynes & Martin Connell◊ Richard & Martha Hogarth◊◊ Philip & Sherri Lieberman◊ John Covington Jr and Robert Lukey Eunice Lumsden & Peter Luit◊ Rebecca Mooney & Asif Nasim Ms. Vanessa L. Morgan & Mr. Steve Wolf◊ John & Susan Rose Janis Rotman Mr. Geoffrey Wayne Squibb◊◊ One Anonymous Donor ($10,000 - $14,999) Gregory & Irene Aziz◊ Walter M. & Lisa Balfour Bowen◊◊ Ms. Judy Klarman◊◊ Ms. Allison Elliott The Sabourin Family Cheryl Ferguson & Paul Jamael Alison Fisher◊◊ Jan Fleming & Mitchell Winnik Mr. & Mrs. G.R. Heffernan◊◊

Mr. and Mrs. John Grant◊◊ Lynda Hamilton◊ Mr. Gerald R. Heffernan Mr. William R. Herridge◊◊ Jackman Foundation◊◊ Ms. Krista Kerr◊ Michael Koerner, C.M. & Sonja Koerner◊◊ Harriet MacMillan Sue & Biff Matthews◊◊ Alison & J. Bruce McDonald◊ Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett◊ Linda & Kevin O’Leary◊ Victor & Bernice Royce◊ Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Royer and Family◊ Tony Scott-Fisher◊◊ Marion Soloway◊ Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Sullivan◊ Michele & Ryerson Symons◊ Ms. Marje Virro◊ Judith R. Wilder◊ Ms. Beth Wilson◊ ($5,000 – $9,999) Elaine J. Adair◊◊ Elana Metter & Stephen A. Adler Karen & Bill Barnett◊◊ Margaret & John Casey◊◊ Mr. Rick Clarke & Ms. Vickie Macrae Mrs. Earlaine Collins◊ Mary & John Crocker◊◊ Jane Darville & Dr. Skip Bassford◊ Julie Di Lorenzo Mrs. Anne W. Dupre & Mr. Fredrick J. Marker◊◊ Mr. Joseph Fantl & Ms. Moira Bartram◊ Eileen Farrow George A. Fierheller◊◊ Lucinda Flemer, C.M.◊◊ Judith Gelber◊ Ms. Susan Gerhard Ms. Deanna Gontard Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Mary Gore Carol Gray◊◊ Mrs. Lorna Greenbaum◊◊ Elizabeth Hallerman Ginette Hamel* & Cliff Trollope MNB Charitable Fund Ms. Naomi Harris◊ Dr. David Hedley Hon. & Mrs. Paul T. Hellyer◊◊ Brian Hodges & Robert Paul Hope Charitable Foundation◊◊ Joan F. Ivory, C.M.◊◊ The K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation◊◊ Lucille Joseph & Urban Joseph, O.C.◊◊

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Classic Plus ($600) Sharon Bright Mr. Simon Beck Marie-Pierre Bélanger Becka Borody Mr. Michael Bushara Ms. Desiree Chan Mr. Tim Dafoe Ms. Sydney Davloor Flora Do Melanie Dowhaniuk

Ms. Katherine Ferreira Mr. Geoffrey Fulton Mr. Derek Hallward Ms. Amanda Horn-Hudecki Mr. Leo Lontok Ms. Karen MacKinnon Ms. Karin McCaig Mrs. Faye McDermid Mr. Bryan McLeese Kristina Milbourn

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Classic ($360) Ryan Bakuska Julia Campbell Ms. Cynthia Cuthbert Trina DeSa◊ Allison Freeman◊ Ms. Natasha Frid Finlay* Mrs. Carol Galway Mr. Brian Gan Ashley Higgins

Turnout members Vanessa Martin, Trina de Sa and Linda Lee with Apprentices Albjon Gjorllaku and Thomas Leprohon. Photo by Alana de Haan.

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Celia Franca Society The National Ballet is grateful to donors whose foresight in arranging a future gift, such as a bequest in a will or gift of life insurance, will help guarantee future artistic excellence. In appreciation of their deep belief in the power of dance, the National Ballet invites donors to enjoy special events and recognition through the Celia Franca Society, named in honour of the National Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illustrious founder to pay tribute to her vision, tenacity and passion. (As of June 30, 2020)

Elaine J. Adair Margaret Agar Vanessa Alexander Reid Anderson* & Dieter Graefe John Bailey* & Claudine Bailey Lynly & Trevor Bailie Ms. Katherine Barber Mr. & Mrs. E.R. Barnsley Gillian & Kenneth Bartlett Florence Sharpe Barwell John R. Birkett Ms. Katherine Bischoping Mrs. Gail Boire Marnie Bracht Douglas Bradley, Esq. Freda & Allan Brender Jennifer Burton* Patricia Campbell Virginia Campbell Dr. Ann E. Camps Olga Cerge Professor Alfred L. Chan & Mr. Michael Farewell Peng Chiang Marilyn Creighton Jane Darville & Dr. Skip Bassford Elizabeth and Ted Davidson Jeanie A. Davis* Amanda Demers & Brian Collins Sherry Taylor Drew* Maureen & James Dunn Ardith Ekdahl & Elliott Whitby Dena Feng Gael Ferris Lois J. Field Beverley Flint Lorne Fox Kevin J. Garland* Ann (Kadrnka) Garnet Susan Gerhard Maxine Goldberg Peter A. Goulding & Frank Barry White Mr. Donald D. Grant Carol Guppy G. Michael Hale & C.N. Jacobsen Dr. Ronald M. Haynes W.R. Herridge* Lewis Hertzman

*Current and former artists, staff and Board Members.

Mr. James Hewson Christopher E. Horne, Esq. Margo Howard Joan F. Ivory, C.M.* Elsa Jackson Ishrani Jaikaran Ms. Agnes Jenkinson Greg W. Johns Stephen Johnson Robert D. Johnston* Ron & Nancy Johnston Karen Kain, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont.* & Ross Petty Saleem Kassum James Kerr & J. Linden Best Janet Kim Mr. Elmer Rob Koppel Kathryn Kossow Andrea C. Kovats Lindsay & Bud Kronenberg Peggy Lau Richard Lefebvre* Monique Lemonnier Ann Lenchak Mr. Eric Lipka Mary Jo Little Ms. Chung-Yee Loo Janice Waud Loper & Dr. Warren McKinnon Mr. Doug Lowry Jerry Lozinski* & Joan Lozinski Sarah Macdonald & David Macdonald* Tim MacDonald* & Michelle Morin Polly K. A. MacFarlane Nancy E.A.Main Anne Martin Mrs. Sue Matthews* Janice May Marcia McClung* Mrs. Barbara McKenney Miss Jean McPhee Ms. Sylvia M. McPhee Julie Medland* & Ted Medland Stephanie Meredith Ms. Elizabeth Metcalfe Sigmund & Elaine Mintz Jessica Moes* Mrs. Joan Moes L.J. Nagel & Stan Solomon

Marina Nawrocki* Ms. Janis Neilson* Laurie Nemetz* Ms. Kiem Lan Njoo Tony Sylvestre & Lisa North Marisa Ortega* Miss Dorothy M. Parr Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado*, C.M. Dr. Linda Rabeneck Dr. John Reeve-Newson Peter Reeve-Newson Diana Reitberger* Mr. Eddy Reitberger Margaret Riggin* Marie Angela Sampson Mrs. Mary E. Sarjeant Paul J. Savard Richard Ira Saxe Christine Scott Rochelle Silverberg Kerry Skinner & David Wistow Robert Smith Larry S. Snyder Karen Sparks* Mrs. Doreen L. Stanton

Carolyn & Gordon Ste. Croix Astrid M. Stec Cheryl E. Stephenson Mrs. Frances M. Stretton Ann D. Sutton Ronald Taber & Rowland Galbraith Judith Tait Veronica Tennant*, C.C., LL.D, D. Litt Mr. Nicholas Tomiuk Lennox Toppin* Ms. Diane Torney Robin Vaile Robinson* Marje Koidu Virro Lenore Walters* Ruth Watts-Gransden Diana St. B. Weatherall Karen Wierucki Jill & Geoffrey Williams Ms. Ainslie Wood Ms. Ethel M. Woods Ms. Vivien M. Wu Veronica Zufelt* 51 Anonymous Donors

Principal Dancer Jillian Vanstone (centre) with Kathy and George Dembroski. Photo by Christina Gapic.

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OUR DONORS

Named Funds The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation provides financial strength and stability, helping to ensure the vitality and excellence of the National Ballet today and for generations to come. The National Ballet is grateful for the commitment and dedication of those who have established a Named Fund within the Endowment Foundation. (As of June 30, 2020)

The Isobel Allen New Creations Fund The American Friends of Canada Dancer Fund The Appel Family Fund in Honour of Bram & Bluma Appel The John & Margaret Bahen Fund supports the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian tours. The John & Claudine Bailey Fund The Marion G. Bassett Fund The David & Kim Beatty Fund The BMO Financial Group Fund The Mona Campbell Fund The Walter Carsen New Creations Fund The Judith & Marshall Cohen Fund The Horst Dantz & Don Quick Dancer Wellness Fund The Elizabeth & Ted Davidson Fund for Emerging Choreographers The Paul & Adelle Deacon Fund The Sandra Faire Fund The Celia Franca Memorial Fund The Kevin & Roger Garland Fund The Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Fund The Peter A. Goulding & Frank Barry White Fund The Gulens Family Fund The Sarah Sylvia Holton Fund The Gail Hutchison Fund The Beryl & Richard Ivey Fund The Hal Jackman Foundation Fund

The Anna & Don Johnson Fund The Karen Kain Legacy Fund The James Kudelka Fund The Sonia & Arthur Labatt Fund The Joyce Lee Memorial Fund The Joan & Jerry Lozinski Fund The Sarah & David Macdonald Fund The Anna McCowan Johnson Dance Accessibility Fund The Sylvia M. McPhee Dancer Fund The Sylvia M. McPhee Orchestra Fund The Julie & Ted Medland Fund The Nancy Pencer Fund The Anne & Charles Morison Orchestra Fund The Sandra & Jim Pitblado Fund The Penelope Reed Doob Fund for New Creations The Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner Fund The J.M. Doc Savage Fund for the RBC Apprentice Programme The Ada Slaight Fund The Astrid Stec Fund for Apprentices The TD Bank Group Orchestra Fund The Fran Taubkin Dancer Fund The John Theo Fund for Dancers The David Tory Memorial Fund The Anne Twigge-Molecey Fund for Apprentices The Andres Alexander Virro Memorial Fund The Volunteer Committee Build-a-Ballet Fund

Karen Kain Legacy Fund The National Ballet of Canada expresses deep gratitude to the following donors who have made gifts to the Karen Kain Legacy Fund within the Endowment Foundation. Through its Artistic Innovation Fund and Financial Resiliency Fund, these donors celebrate Karen’s extraordinary legacy and will ensure support for future directors to pursue creative projects and to maintain financial stability.

Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Foundation Ms. Laura Dinner & Mr. Richard Rooney Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance Linda Haynes & Martin Connell Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C. The K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation Sonia Labatt The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C.

Julie & Ted Medland Nancy Pencer Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. John & Susan Rose The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada One Anonymous Donor

Bequests The National Ballet of Canada recognizes with gratitude those individuals whose commitment to the company extends beyond their lifetimes: (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020)

Estate of Isobel May Allen Estate of Mona Campbell Estate of Penelope Reed Doob Estate of Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Estate of Hugh Morris

Estate of Vida Peene Estate of Raymond Redmayne Estate of Diana St. B. Weatherall Estate of Marion Jean Woodman

Tribute Gifts The National Ballet of Canada gratefully acknowledges gifts made in honour or in memory of the following individuals: (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020)

In Memory Katharine Anderson Helen Krusick Baptista Carolyn Fenn Weny Flynn Alma Linda Sagastegui Garza

Ruth Herridge Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Diana Massiah Mary McDonald Phyllis Davy McKee Joan Moes

Jane Russell Arthur Scace, C.M., Q.C. Christopher Thom William Weldon Mary Patricia White

Robert D Johnston Nancy Miller Kathy O.

Donald Ross, O.C. Victor and Bernice Royce Rhona Weiner

In Honour Carrie Cooley Barbour Zain Cohen Judith Cole Rosemary Fitzgerald

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CORPORATE SPONSORS

Season Sponsor Presenting Sponsors

TD Bank Group presents The Nutcracker and Nutcracker Story Time

Tricon presents Swan Lake

RBC Apprentice Programme

MAD HOT BALLET Gala Lead Sponsor

Special Projects Making the Arts More AccessibleÂŽ

Presenting Sponsor Share The Magic Programme

YOU dance Sponsor

Dance About Title Sponsor

Dancers First Award Sponsor

Performance Sponsor

Official Suppliers

Official Beer Sponsor

Official Cider Supplier of the Walter Carsen Centre

Official Cosmetic Sponsor

Official Digital Wrap Sponsor

Official Dry Cleaner

Official Event Supplier

Official Floral Sponsor

Official Health and Wellness Provider

Official Hospitality Partner

Official In Studio Equipment Sponsor

Official Valet Sponsor

Official Water Sponsor

Hosting Partner Turnout Friday Night Theatre Experience

Hosting Partner

Corporate Council Corporate Executive ($5,000 - $14,999) Local 58 Charitable Benefit Fund Power Corporation of Canada

Corporate Associate ($2,000 - $4,999) Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Corporate Donor ($500 - $1,999) Fabulous Printing Plus Travel Group Reitmans Incorporated

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

The National Ballet of Canada gratefully acknowledges the support of the following:

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage via the Endowment Incentives component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund.

Bringing the arts to life De l'art plein la vie

The Government of Ontario through the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

The National Ballet of Canada operates under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Actorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Equity Association. The National Ballet of Canada is a member of the Canadian Dance Assembly and Dance/USA.

The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada

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STAFF

Leadership Artistic Director Karen Kain, C.C.., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont. Executive Director Barry Hughson Music Director and Principal Conductor David Briskin

Guest Répétiteurs Chaconne Suzanne Farrell Etudes Thomas Lund

Artistic

Piano Concerto #1 Felipe Diaz

Associate Artistic Director Christopher Stowell

Petite Mort Roslyn Anderson

Artistic Administrator Gerard Roxburgh

The Nutcracker Mandy-Jayne Richardson

Principal Artistic Coach Magdalena Popa

The Sleeping Beauty Mandy-Jayne Richardson

Artistic Director, YOU dance / Principal Ballet Master Lindsay Fischer

Marguerite and Armand Grant Coyle

Artist-in-Residence Rex Harrington, O.C. Senior Ballet Master Peter Ottmann Choreographic Associates Robert Binet Guillaume Côté Alysa Pires Pointe Shoe Manager / Assistant Ballet Mistress Stephanie Hutchison Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director / Administrative Manager Jennifer Bennett Darbyshire Manager, Artistic Scheduling Sophie Letendre Associate, Artistic Administration Sarita Dotan

Associate, Artistic Scheduling Andreea Olteanu

Chroma Antoine Vereecken Romeo and Juliet Mandy-Jayne Richardson Guest Rehearsal Assistants and Teachers Jacquelin Barrett Joanna Berman Felipe Diaz Giorgio Galli Greta Hodgkinson, O. Ont. Stephanie Hutchison Anne Mueller Alejandra Perez-Gomez Rebekah Rimsay Piotr Stanczyk Trinidad Vives Xiao Nan Yu Administration Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Alexis Patch

Audience and Donor Services Associate Director, Audience and Donor Services Veronica McLellan Senior Operations Manager, Audience and Donor Services Tal Hebdon Ticket Operations Manager Stephen Barber Development Relations Manager Nicholas Melymuk Assistant Sales Operations Manager, Audience and Donor Services Emily Gibson Audience and Donor Services Operations Supervisor Susie Eissler Audience and Donor Services Relations Supervisor Anne Meighan Senior Representative, Audience and Donor Services Patty Pedersen Audience and Donor Services Representatives Communications Director of Marketing and Communications Belinda Bale Senior Manager, Communications Catherine Chang Marketing Manager Victoria Munton-Davies Publicity Manager Victoria Schwarzlâ&#x20AC; Manager, Graphic Design Carmen Wagner

Archivist Katie Wilson Senior Officer, Digital Communications Ashley Haraburda Senior Officer, Web and Digital Media Sean Leonard Publicity Coordinator Kate Dresser Marketing Coordinator Zoe Favrin Communications Assistant Anastasia Kolotova Junior Graphic Designer Anna Lew Dancer Wellness Programme Director of Dancer Wellness Marla Pichler Company Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Michael Clarfield Company Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Darrell Ogilvie-Harris Company Physician (Family & Sports Medicine) Dr. Julia Hamilton Performance Psychologist Dr. Doug Misener Clinical Social Worker / Psychotherapist Lesley Lustig Company Athletic Therapist Paul Papoutsakis Company Physiotherapist Ginette Hamel Company Massage Therapists Brian Bastedo Ron Mulesa

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STAFF

Resident Movement and Pilates Specialist Je-an Salas

Senior Manager, Special Gifts Richard Lefebvre

Urgent Care Dr. Janice Weiss

Manager, Major Gifts Marielle Bryck

Foot Specialist Dr. Nicholas Durand, D.Pod.M., Podiatrist/Chiropodist

Manager, Special Events and Corporate Partnerships Rebecca Hodge

Psychiatrist Dr. Pat Colton

Officer, Writer Caroline Dickie

Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Melissa Piercell

Officer, Special Events Alexandra Folkes

Consulting Physician Dr. Julia Alleyne

Officer, Individual Giving Marisa Kelly

Consulting Chiropractor Dr. Cameron Borody

Officer, Assistant to the Director of Developmentâ&#x20AC; Amy McMullen

Consulting Ophthamologist Dr. Michael Easterbrook Consulting Dental Surgeon Dr. Lancelot Brown The National Ballet of Canada is grateful to the Sports Medicine Specialists (150 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto); the University Health Network, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine; and the Medcan Clinic (150 York Street, Toronto) for their continued support of the Dancer Health and Wellness Programme; and to thosephysicians who have generously donated their time to The National Ballet of Canada.

Development Director of Development Diana Reitberger, CFRE Deputy Director of Development Mary Koutsoubos Associate Director, Major Gifts Joanna Ivey Senior Manager, Development Communications John Hart Senior Manager, Development Operations Leah Heidenheim

Officer, Research Laurie Nemetz Associate, Development Communications Rhea Daniels Associate, Individual Giving Joanne Kwok Data Analyst Sara Motalebi Associate, Special Events Kelsey Muldoon Coordinator, Gift Management Lucy White Education and Community Engagement Manager, Education and Community Engagement Lisa Robinson Creative Producer, CreativAction Robert Binet Director, In Studio Kate Kernaghan

Artist Educator Annemarie Cabri

Solutions Developer Kruti Shah

Finance

SQL Developer Srikanth Kamithkar

Chief Financial Officer Amanda Ram, CPA, CA

Maintenance

Payroll and Benefits Manager Jenny Mah

Facilities Manager Emil Mishriky

General Accountants Sandra Gandola, CB Ronan Finlay Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Demitrios Prevenas Shu Zhang, CPA, CGA

Building Maintenance Supervisor Henry Martins Music

Associate Director, Human Resources Kathleen Matatyaâ&#x20AC;

Pianists Edward Connell Andrei Streliaev Zsanna Vaszilenko Zhenya Vitort

Interim Associate Director, Human Resources Nikki Johnston

Orchestra Personnel Manager and Music Administrator Raymond Tizzard

HR Associate Julian Whitaker

Conductor-in-Residence Maria Seletskaja

Receptionists Hannah Crawford Ben Edelberg McKenzie Grey

Music Librarian Jacques Forest

Information Technology

Interim Director of Production Barney Bayliss

Human Resources

Director of Technology Christopher Sonnemann

Production

Associate Director of Production Yvette Drumgold

Senior Manager, Web Technology Services Steve Cunningham

Technical Director Peter Eaton

Senior Manager, Software and Applications Mohiuddin Faruqe

Stage Managers Jeff Morris Liliane Stilwell

Manager of Technology Andrew Anderson

Assistant Stage Manager Michael Lewandowski

Business Analyst Bethany Bleile

YOU dance Stage Manager Robert Pel Lighting Coordinator Jeff Logue

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STAFF

Production Workshop Construction Supervisor Sandy Middleton Assistant Carpenter Larry Pratt Shop Technician Chuck Theil Scenery constructed at the Gretchen Ross Production Workshop by members of I.A.T.S.E. Local 58.

Property Supervisor John Miracle Resident Scenic Artist Kelly Palmer Assistant Scenic Artist Mark Reid Properties constructed at the Gretchen Ross Production Workshop by members of I.A.T.S.E. Local 828.

Wardrobe

Resident Stitcher Lisa Novielli Stitcher Victoria Arnold Production Travelling Crew Master Carpenter Paul McNamara Head Electrician Ashley Rose Property Master Michael Ellenton Assistant Carpenter Scott Clarke Assistant Carpenter / Flyman Geoff Kay

Wardrobe Supervisor Stacy Dimitropoulos

Assistant Electricians William Fallon Cecilia Waszczuk

Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor Cassandra Spence

Video Technician Michael Farkas

Wardrobe Coordinator Robyn Clarke

Wardrobe Head Grant Heaps

Assistant Wardrobe Coordinator Lauren Pietrowski

Assistant Wardrobe Head Carrie Cooley Barbour

Resident Cutters Christine Audet Christopher Read

Wig and Make-up Supervisor Charles Seminerio

Assistant to Cutters Susan Howse Costume Rental Coordinator Bianca Laudadio

â&#x20AC; Parental Leave * On Leave of Absence

Footwear Coordinator Lacey Hammond Harrington

Footwear Assistant Leslie Brown

Piotr Stanczyk in Giselle. Photo by Michael Slobodian.

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ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY

Toronto Season Attendance Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

Number of Performances

Attendance

Giselle

12,773

Orpheus Alive with Chaconne

6,872

Etudes with Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort

6,794

Angelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Atlas with Marguerite and Armand & Chroma

12,636

Romeo and Juliet

3,380

Total Main Season Performances

42,455

The Nutcracker

51,807

Total Four Seasons Centre Performances

94,262

Touring

Number of Performances

Attendance

Fall for Dance North

4,499

Washington, D.C.

11,185

Total Touring Performances

15,684

Community Engagement

Number of Events

Attendance

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Ballet Talks

9,360

Class on Stage

1,101

Nutcracker Story Time

8,100

Share the Magic

2,990

citySPECIAL

200

Student Matinees

615

Dance About

2,100

Specialist High Skills Major Workshop

100

YOU dance Performances

2,805

YOU dance Workshops

120

3,600

Education Live Events

YOU dance Relaxed Performance

255

Digital Events Gratitude Classes

1,710

Sharing the Stage

44,438

Ballet Fun For Kids

90,000

YOU dance Relaxed Workshops

The Walter Carsen Centre Live Events Culture Days In Studio Classes Master Classes

1 1,926 4

60 16,743 181

Summer Dance Intensive

150

4,735

Adult Dance Intensive

3,051

Community Engagement

Number of Events

Attendance

Digital Events In Studio Classes

377

2,163

CreativAction Choreographic Workshop

Micro Commissions

Open Space

891

Total Community Participation

Digital Engagement

2,810

Number

Video Views

195,328

Views / Followers / Subscribers 4,817,650

Facebook and Instagram LIVE Rehearsal Videos

16,177

Ballet News Subscribers

94,700

Facebook Followers

134,031

Instagram Followers

134,015

Twitter Followers

31,404

YouTube Subscribers

19,728

Museum Display

TTC Display

Total Community Observation Total Reach

260

5,247,965

2,878

5,553,239

Lindsay Fischer with audience members at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts participating in Staging Change. Photo by Emily Herczeg.

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MESSAGE

The National Ballet of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2019/20 season was programmed with exciting new productions, touring, community engagement initiatives and the celebration of Karen Kainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th anniversary. The company was on track to have a very successful season when COVID-19 required us to close theatres mid-run of our Romeo and Juliet performances in March. This initial cancellation and the subsequent postponement of our ground breaking new Swan Lake, the Karen Kain 50th Anniversary Gala, all live In Studio classes and outstanding tours presented us with significant challenges in achieving a balanced budget and had a substantial impact on the financial statements presented this year. The impact of these challenges on the Statement of Financial Position includes the deferral of all funds raised for production of Swan Lake and the Anniversary Gala, the deferral of costs incurred related to the development of Swan Lake and the deferral of all box office monies collected for cancelled performances that were placed on account or in gift vouchers. These deferred revenues and expenses will be recognized in a subsequent year when the related performances take place. On the Statement of Operations, these challenges resulted in a $4.1 million decline in box office revenue over the prior year due to the loss of ticket sales for cancelled performances and cancelled tour revenue and a $4.0 million decline in fundraising revenue resulting from the deferral of donations associated with the delay in presenting Swan Lake and the Anniversary Gala. To offset these losses, the company quickly shifted gears to reduce expenses by $2.8 million over the prior year, while protecting artists and staff through June 30, 2020. This control over expenses along with proceeds from a performance interruption insurance policy, the generous support of our donors as well as government funding through the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy for staff and a one time special COVID-19 emergency grant from Heritage Canada, made it possible for the National Ballet to deliver a modest deficit of $303 thousand for the 2019/20 season.

Amanda Ram, CPA, CA Chief Financial Officer

REPORT

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Summary Statement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances (Dollars in thousands) Year ended June 30

2020 Funds

Restricted Funds

Operating

Revenue Box office Fundraising Grants The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation Education, outreach, investment and other COVID-19 support Erik Bruhn Prize Trust

2019

$ 9,409 8,739 6,951 3,651 803 3,260 -

Gretchen Ross Production Centre

Total

(28) -

$ 9,409 8,739 6,951 3,651 775 3,260 -

$ 13,540 12,758 6,998 3,172 1,043 70

Walter Carsen Centre

32,813

(28)

32,785

37,581

21,675 4,014 3,782 2,607 845

111

36 18

21,675 4,014 3,818 2,607 974

23,083 4,681 3,671 3,031 1,127

579

32,923

111

33,088

36,172

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures

$ (110)

$ (111)

$ (82)

$ (303)

$ 1,409

Fund balances — beginning of year Pension re-measurements

$1,120 1,554

$2,996 -

$2,652 -

$6,768 1,554

$6,585 (1,226)

Fund balances — end of year

$2,564

$2,885

$2,570

$8,019

$6,768

Expenditures Performance Marketing, publicity and outreach General administration Fundraising and development Facilities Contribution to The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Fund

Statement of Changes in Fund Balances

Gretchen Ross Production Centre Fund The Gretchen Ross Production Centre is the production and storage facility for the Company’s sets, props and theatrical equipment. Walter Carsen Centre Fund The Walter Carsen Centre is home to The National Ballet of Canada’s rehearsal, instructional and administrative functions.

Summary Statement of Financial Position (Dollars in thousands) June 30

2020 Funds

Assets Current Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Inter-fund receivable (payable)

Operating

Investments Employee future benefit asset Capital assets Assets under capital leases

Liabilities and Fund Balances Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Current portion of obligations under capital leases

Long-term deferred revenue

Fund balances Unrestricted funds Internally restricted funds Externally restricted funds

$ Note 1

3,951 3,924 3,149 123

2019

Restricted Funds

Gretchen Ross Production Centre

(123)

Total

8 32 -

$ 3,959 3,924 3,181 -

$ 3,067 2,333 561 -

Walter Carsen Centre

11,147

(123)

11,064

5,961

5,090 268 -

3,008 -

1,633 900 -

1,633 5,090 4,176 -

2,447 3,570 3,487 43

16,505

$2,885

$2,573

$21,963

$15,508

3 -

$1,966 11,791 -

$ 3,348 5,306 36

1,963 11,791 -

13,754

13,757

8,690

187

13,941

13,944

8,740

2,499 65 -

2,885

2,570

2,499 65 5.455

1,002 118 5.648

2,564

2,885

2,570

8,019

6,768

16,505

$ 2,885

$ 2,573

$ 21,963

$ 15,508

The National Ballet of Canada has prepared these summary financial statements to be included as part of the annual report. The criteria applied by management in preparation of these summary financial statements are as follows: a. the information in the summary financial statements is in agreement with the related information in the audited financial statements; b. a summary statement of cash flows, and notes to the financial statements have not been presented, as the relevant information can be obtained from the audited financial statements; and c. the summary financial statements contain the information necessary to avoid distorting or obscuring matters disclosed in the related audited financial statements, included notes thereto. Audited financial statements are available on The National Ballet of Canada official website.

Note 2

Since January 1, 2020, the spread of COVID-19 has severely impacted many local economies around the globe. Due to these unprecedented circumstances, on March 13, 2020, The National Ballet of Canada (the “Company”) announced the cancellation of all remaining performances, in-person events and classes for the remainder of the 2019/20 season and for the first half of the 2020/21 season, up to and including performances of The Nutcracker. The Company is monitoring the situation closely and has taken certain measures to contain operating costs and is preparing for multiple scenarios, including, in the worst case, a complete cancellation of the 2020/21 season. There is no impact to financial position and results of operations as of and for the year ended June 30, 2020 other than the immediate financial implications of the cancellation of the above productions and events. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the effectiveness of government and central bank responses, remains unclear currently. Accordingly, it is not possible to reliably estimate the duration and severity of these consequences, as well as their impact on the financial position and results of the Company for future periods.

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SELECTED STATISTICS: REVENUE

(Dollars in thousands) Year ended June 30

Sources of Revenue Box office Fundraising Grants The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation COVID-19 support Education, outreach and other Erik Bruhn Prize Trust Total Revenue

Fundraising Revenue Individuals New production sponsorships Special events Corporate Creative Capital Fund American Friends of The National Ballet of Canada Total Fundraising

Grants and Government Support

2020 $

2019

9,409 8,739

29% 27%

$ 13,540 12,758

36% 34%

6,951 3,651

21% 11%

6,998 3,172

19% 8%

3,260

10%

775 -

2% -

1,043 70

$ 32,785

100%

$ 37,581

2020

100%

2019

$ 6,207 1,500 106 609

71% 17% 1% 7%

184 133

2% 2%

$ 8,739

3% -

100%

7,597 2,978 1,238 675

60% 23% 10% 5%

270 -

2% -

$ 12,758

2020

100%

2019

Operating grants Project support

$ 6,743 208

97% 3%

Total Grants

$ 6,951

100%

6,938 60

$ 6,998

99% 1% 100%

COVID-19 Support Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy COVID-19 Emergency support

2020

2019

Performance disruption insurance

$ 1,428 832 1,000

44% 26% 31%

$ -

Total COVID-19 Support

$ 3,260

100%

$ -

The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation

2020

2019

Annual operating grant Walter Carsen Spend Down grant

$ 2,651 1,000

73% 27%

$ 2,672 500

84% 16%

Total Donations

$ 3,651

100%

$ 3,172

100%

Fundraising 27%

Grants 21%

Box Office 29%

Endowment Foundation 11% Education, Outreach and Other 2%

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SELECTED STATISTICS: EXPENDITURES

(Dollars in thousands) Year ended June 30

2020 Performance Marketing, publicity and outreach Administration Fundraising Facilities Other Total Expenditures

2019

21,675 4,014

66% 12%

$ 23,083 4,681

64% 13%

3,818 2,607

11% 8%

3,671 3,031

10% 8%

974 -

3% -

1,127 579

3% 2%

$ 33,088

100%

$ 36,172

100%

Performance 66%

Marketing, Publicity and Outreach 12%

Fundraising 8%

Administration 11% Facilities 3%

“I would like to extend deep appreciation to The Audit and Finance Committee, who were instrumental in providing guidance, and to the senior management team who worked thoughtfully and tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the loss of the March and June season. As well, the generous support of our donors and those who donated tickets and subscriptions for cancelled performances back to the company along with our annual Endowment Foundation grant helped us to end the year on the best possible financial footing. I am proud of what was accomplished by the company under these extraordinary circumstances.” – Krista Kerr, Chair, Audit and Finance Committee

Sandra Pitblado, Lydia Potocnik, Jen Lee Koss, Barbara Newlands, and Diana Reitberger at the BMO Women in Philanthropy Luncheon. Photo by Alana de Haan.

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The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada 470 Queens Quay West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3K4 416 345 9686 national.ballet.ca The National Ballet of Canada Charitable Registration Number: 11905 1449 RR0001 The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation Charitable Registration Number: 88989 8722 RR0001 American Friends of The National Ballet of Canada, Inc. Recognized by IRS as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization UK Friends of The National Ballet of Canada A registered charity in England and Wales (1170186)

Jenna Savella in Orpheus Alive. Front: Hannah Galway in Angelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Atlas. Photos by Karolina Kuras.