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Built by Many
The story of our 2023/24 season is one of community and creativity. We pursued new artistic terrain with unique voices and you came with us. You embraced full-length classics in record numbers. You provided multiple opportunities for our dancers and musicians to demonstrate their exceptional talents and evolve their artistry. With joy, we welcomed first-time attendees and engaged students in our community to promote the arts as a dynamic form of self-expression.
None of this would be possible without you. At every opportunity, you gave generously and engaged with peers and artists to share your love for dance. Such is the power of our art form to connect us in deep and lasting ways.
As a community, your support means more than ever as we navigate a complex financial landscape.
Hope Muir
Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director
Despite the multifaceted pressures all cultural institutions are facing, you ensured that we achieved our goals with a modest deficit of $423, 000. This anticipated result reflects our strategic choices to prioritize our mission and sustain our people – the artists, dancers, choreographers and creators who make our work possible.
This report is a reflection of your belief in the transformative power of ballet and your impact on our company in 2023/24. You allow us to be bold, to push the boundaries of what ballet can be and to carry forward a legacy of beauty, discipline and innovation.
Thank you for the countless ways you uplift and inspire us year after year.
Amanda Ram Interim Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
Raghunath Davloor Chair, Board of Directors
Photos by Karolina Kuras.
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Hope Muir created opportunities for the full roster in 2023/24, from the artists who rose to the challenges of John Cranko’s Onegin to those debuting in Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Two world premieres brought creative energy to the company, and we invited more guest artists than ever before to share their expertise in our studios, including Charles Jude, Sofiane Sylve, Laurent Novis and Lynne Charles. We also appointed Canada’s Ethan Colangelo as our newest Choreographic Associate and presented a new work by Toronto’s Alyssa Martin at the MAD HOT BALLET Gala. We were proud to invest in our dancers with such an impressive roster of teachers, creators and collaborators. Throughout the season, all 73 dancers accessed our onsite Dancer Health and Wellness Programme to support mental and physical wellbeing.
In Practice
• Hope Muir promotes Tirion Law to Principal Dancer onstage, followed by Hannah Galway to First Soloist and Emerson Dayton, Keaton Leier and Isaac Wright to Second Soloist
• Our first dancer exchange with Birmingham Royal Ballet sees two dancers from each company performing with the other
• Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté performs his final Onegin partnering Principal Dancer Jurgita Dronina in her debut as Tatiana
• Our Dancers First donor programme, currently with 32 members, supports opportunities for creative growth, competitive salaries and the commitment to Dancer Wellness for every dancer
Guillaume Côté and Jurgita Dronina in Onegin
Photo by Karolina Kuras.
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The 2023/24 season reflected Artistic Director
Hope Muir’s ambition for a progressive repertoire distinct to The National Ballet of Canada. Across movement and music, she balanced classical with contemporary and new creations with legacy pieces to challenge our artists and introduce you to many expressions of dance. These included James Kudelka’s newly acquired Passion and first collaborations with four choreographers making headlines for their work today: Canada’s Emma Portner, Toronto-based William Yong and international creators Carlos Acosta and Helen Pickett.
In Practice
• The world premiere of Helen Pickett’s Emma Bovary, featuring an original score by Peter Salem, engages the full company in creation
• The world premiere of William Yong’s UtopiVerse, set to music by Benjamin Britten, is the first mainstage production by an Asian choreographer in company history
• The Canadian premiere of Serge Lifar’s Suite en Blanc brings classical rigour to the dancers and a new legacy ballet to the repertoire
• Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote makes its North American premiere, breathing new life into a full-length classic the company has not staged in years, complete with a reimagined score
• All premieres are funded in totality by donor support, including underwriters for new works and members of The Producers’ Circle. Thank you all for your commitment to advancing the art form and for your generosity
Koto Ishihara in UtopiVerse
Photo by Karolina Kuras.
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Dance is for everyone. From this core belief, The National Ballet of Canada creates safe, inclusive spaces for a wide audience to experience movement, music and storytelling. In 2023/24 we expanded our audiences at the Relaxed Performance for our Disability communities, at our second YOU dance Residency and National Livestream at York University and at our free Share the Magic performances of The Nutcracker and Don Quixote. We also participated in a new initiative through Creative Action to deepen our partnerships within Canada’s dance scene.
In Practice
• 1,600 students participate in a week-long YOU dance Residency with 21,000 tuning in for the National Livestream, representing 147 school boards in 177 cities
• Sharing the Stage engages 3,497 people with free outdoor performances, dance classes and conversations with the National Ballet and three guest companies at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre
• 1,292 attend the Relaxed Performance of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with recommended accommodations from an external Accessibility Consultant
• Creative Action partners with Citadel + Compagnie on the Spring Mix, an annual dance series featuring work by Canadian choreographers at The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance in Toronto
• New Canadians and refugees attend live performances through CANOO, an organization that provides newcomers with free or discounted access to cultural events in Canada
• Donor funding is critical to our community engagement projects, such as YOU dance, Share the Magic and Relaxed Performances
Naoya Ebe and Tirion Law in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland . Photo by Karolina Kuras.
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You were a key member of the passionate audience of new and returning donors, subscribers, community partners and ticket-buyers who connected with us in record numbers in 2023/24. We were met with high energy and a warm reception throughout the season, filling theatres at home and on tour with enthusiasm that was reciprocated on stage. Our efforts to cultivate a wide audience was evident in the high engagement online through our social media and website content and at the box office, where subscription and single ticket sales surpassed projections. Performances of our story ballets were completely or nearly sold out. From our wonderful donor community, we received an incredible $11.9 million in charitable gifts, with 549 donors giving for the first time through our Pointe Shoe Fund. Many others joined us for Ballet Talks and special events, demonstrating once again that the National Ballet is built by many and intended for all.
In Practice
• Record-breaking attendance for The Nutcracker and Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures of Wonderland with all performances sold-out
• Record-breaking sales and full houses for Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote
• The annual tour to Ottawa continued with a warm reception for Crystal Pite’s Angels’ Atlas and Helen Pickett’s Emma Bovary, thanks in part to support from The John and Margaret Bahen Fund for Canadian Tours
• Subscription and box office sales each exceeded plan by over $1 million, up 7.7% from 2022/23
• Donors celebrate the season at our annual fundraising gala, MAD HOT BALLET: Garden of Jewels to raise $1 million in support of the company
Christopher Gerty and Genevieve Penn Nabity in Jewels . Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Prima Circle
(As of June 30, 2024)
The National Ballet of Canada expresses deep gratitude to these dedicated and passionate supporters whose lifetime giving to The National Ballet of Canada and The National Ballet of Canada Endowment Foundation helps us achieve our vision.
Prima Diamond Circle
($10,000,000 and above)
Walter Carsen, O.C.
Anna McCowan-Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C.
Jerry & Joan Lozinski
Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M.
One Anonymous Donor
Prima Ruby Circle
($5,000,000 – $9,999,999)
Mona Campbell, O.C.
Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C.
The Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Foundation
The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada
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. & Allan Slaight, C.M.
Gail Hutchison
Beryl Ivey, C.M. & Richard M. Ivey, C.C.
Rosamond Ivey
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C.
One Anonymous Donor
BMO Financial Group
CIBC
RBC Foundation
TD Bank Group
Harrison James and Calley Skalnik in Passion . Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Prima Circle
($1,000,000 – $2,499,999)
Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell
John & Margaret Bahen
John & Claudine Bailey
Torunn & David Banks
Estate of Dr. Ann E. Camps
Horst Dantz & Don Quick
Ralph & Jeanie Davis
Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney
Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance
Margaret Fleck & Jim Fleck, C.C.
Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin
Estate of Jane Kaufmann
Sarah & David Macdonald
Julie & Ted Medland
Nancy Pencer
Tim & Frances Price
Lynda & Jonas Prince
Susan Scace & Arthur Scace, C.M., K.C.
Sandra Simpson
Ada Slaight
James D. Stewart
The Younger Family
Estate of Diana Weatherall
One Anonymous Donor
The Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation
Hal Jackman Foundation
The McLean Foundation
Visionary Circle
($500,000 – $999,999)
Sylvie Allard & Brian O’Keefe
Estate of Isobel Allen
Gail & Mark Appel
Susanne Boyce & Brendan Mullen
Anne Marie Canning
Judi & Lionel Conacher
Elizabeth A. Currie & Richard J. Currie, O.C.
George & Kathy Dembroski
Sherry & Edward Drew
Estate of Penelope Reed Doob
Estate of Stanley Gavlick
Nona Heaslip
Lawrence Heisey, O.C. & Ann Heisey
Lucille Joseph & Urban Joseph, O.C.
Judith & Robert Lawrie
Ned & Georgina McLennan
Robin Vaile Robinson
Estate of Doreen L. Stanton
Mr. George R. Sutherland
Lucy White
Estate of John H. Williams
Six Anonymous Donors
The Frank Gerstein Charitable Foundation on behalf of Marvin Gerstein
Laidlaw Foundation
The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation
The Lawrence Schafer Foundation
Impresario Circle
($250,000 – $499,999)
Elaine J. Adair
Pamela & Paul Austin
David & Kim Beatty
Judith & Marshall Cohen
Indra and Rags Davloor
Catherine & Ian Delaney
Estate of Celia Franca
Mary & Graham Hallward
Lynda Hamilton
Jerry & Geraldine Heffernan
Ann Henderson & Lyman Henderson, C.M.
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Herridge
Richard & Martha Hogarth
Mrs. Renata Humphries
Estate of Margaret Ionson
Ms. Krista Kerr
Anne & David LeGresley
Sanford & Patti McFarlane
Jim & Sylvia McGovern
Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond
Vanessa Morgan & Steve Wolf
Linda & Kevin O’Leary
Aaron & Heather Regent
Barrie D. Rose and Family
Estate of J.M. Doc Savage
Tony Scott-Fisher
Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan
Estate of C. Anderson Silber
Devida & Derek Smith
Estate of John Theo
Heather Thomson & Richard Thomson, O.C.
Dr. Raymond Stein & Ms. Nancy Viner
Lenore Walters
Judith R. Wilder
Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy
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 Azrieli Foundation/La Fondation Azrieli
The Kresge Foundation
J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
The Harry & Lillian Seymour
Family Foundation
Carolyn Sifton Foundation Inc.
The Slaight Family Foundation
The Mary-Margaret Webb Foundation
R. Howard Webster Foundation
The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation
Investor Circle
($100,000 – $249,999)
Karen & Ray Arbesman
Estate of Mary Eileen Ash
Gregory & Irene Aziz
Lynly & Trevor Bailie
Karen & Bill Barnett
Estate of Marion G. Bassett
Estate of Daphne Bell
Diana Billes
Walter M. & Lisa Balfour Bowen
Susan Chant
Dr. John H.C. Chiu, in memory of Yvonne Chiu, C.M.
David & Kathryn Cottingham
Mr. John Coke & Ms. Cathy Cranston
Missy & Allan Crosbie
Ms. Deborah Cumming
Mr. JJ Dayot & Mr. Rick Schiralli
George A. Fierheller
Alison Arbuckle Fisher
Lucinda Flemer, C.M.
André J. Galipeault, C.M. & Suzanne Galipeault
Ms. Helen Gardiner
Estate of Douglas G. Gardner
Estate of Maxine Goldberg
John & Judith Grant
Carol Gray
Dr. Voldemars Gulens & Mrs. Brigita Gulens
Ms. Taanta Gupta
Pat & Bill Harris
Dr. Ronald M. Haynes
Hon. & Mrs. Paul T. Hellyer
Estate of Leonore Valborg Hetherington
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
Dr. Gurney M. Kranz
Arthur Labatt, O.C. & Sonia Labatt
Paul A. Lee, K.C. & Jill Maynard
Philip & Sherri Lieberman
John Covington Jr & Robert Lukey
Eunice Lumsden & Peter Luit
Mr. & Mrs. Allen C. Marple
Sue & Biff Matthews
Estate of Margaret E. McKelvey
Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett
Estate of Sylvia M. McPhee
Vincent Mercier & Kristen Halpin
Clive & Fran Minto
Leonard Molczadski, in honour of
Norman Taylor
Anne & Charles Morison
Peter & Melanie Munk
Michael & Nina Overbury
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Pankratz
Estate of Vida Peene
Robbie Pryde
Estate of Kenneth Read
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Reininger
Mrs. Suzanne & Mr. Edward Rogers
John & Susan Rose
Victor & Bernice Royce
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Royer and Family
Estate of Geoffrey Rytell
Alison & Alan Schwartz
Sir Neil & Lady Elizabeth Shaw
Dr. Hugh Siddall
Estate of Eileen Smith
Marion Soloway
Gregory Williams & Warren Sorensen
Maureen & Wayne Squibb
Estate of Helen Allen Stacey
Dennis & Denny Starritt
Estate of Irving Steinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Sullivan
Dr. Robert Summers-Gill
Michele & Ryerson Symons
Anne Tanenbaum
Ms. Gloria Taylor
Valerie & Hunter Thompson
Mrs. Elizabeth Tory
Mr. James M. Tory, K.C.
Nicola Tory
Ms. Ruth Watts-Gransden
Dr. & Mrs. R. J. Wheler
Beth Wilson
Estate of Mitchell Wywiorski
Alexander Younger & Sarah Richardson
Helen Ziegler & Associates Inc.
Three Anonymous Donors
The Hope Charitable Foundation
Norman & Margaret Jewison
Charitable Foundation
Patrick & Barbara
Keenan Foundation
Local 58 Charitable Benefit Fund
The H. John McDonald Foundation
The Sabourin Family Foundation
Steve & Sally Stavro Foundation
Tanenbaum Charitable Foundation
Shelagh and David Wilson Fund at the Toronto Foundation
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To all who give to The National Ballet of Canada, thank you for bringing dance into people’s lives. We are proud to recognize you as part of a vibrant donor family who inspires us to deliver our best. We owe the success of the 2023/24 season to you.
Leadership Giving
(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
The National Ballet of Canada is grateful to the following donors for their generous gifts that provide leadership and inspiration in support of the company's artistic ambitions.
Production Builders
Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell
Rosamond Ivey
Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner
Two Anonymous Donors
The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada
The Producers’ Circle
Founding Chair, Sandra Faire
John & Claudine Bailey
Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney
Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance
Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin
Anna McCowan-Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C.
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
The Sabourin Family Foundation
The Hal Jackman Foundation and The Hal Jackman Foundation Fund
Judy Korthals & Peter Irwin
Mona & Harvey Levenstein
Jerry Lozinski, O.C. & Joan Lozinski, O.C.
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C.
Julie Medland
Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M.
The Walter Carsen New Creations Fund
The Gail Hutchison Fund
The Anna McCowan-Johnson New Creations Fund
Alexander Younger & Sarah Richardson
The William & Nona Heaslip Foundation
The Harry & Lillian Seymour
Family Foundation
The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation
Isabelle Bratt and Ayano Haneishi backstage at Suite en Blanc. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Music Circle and Orchestra
John & Claudine Bailey
Nani & Austin Beutel
Jeanie A. Davis
Indra & Rags Davloor
Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney
Mary & Graham Hallward
William & Ruth Herridge
Dancers First
Sylvie Allard & Brian O’Keefe
Principal Dancer Ben Rudisin
George & Kathy Dembroski Principal Dancer Genevieve Penn Nabity
Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Principal Dancer Heather Ogden
Anna McCowan-Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C.
Principal Dancer Svetlana Lunkina
Jerry Lozinski, O.C. & Joan Lozinski, O.C. Principal Dancer Siphesihle November
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C.
Principal Dancer Tina Pereira
Gretchen Ross
Principal Dancer Naoya Ebe
Ms. Nancy Viner & Dr. Raymond Stein Principal Dancer Christopher Gerty
Lucy White Principal Dancer Harrison James
YOU dance
Susanne Boyce & Brendan Mullen
Geoff & Catharine Bertram
Elizabeth A. Currie & Richard J. Currie, O.C.
Fatima Laher
One Anonymous Donor
Ballet Club Relevé
The Catherine & Maxwell
Meighen Foundation
The Anna McCowan-Johnson Dance
Accessibility Fund
The Lawrence Schafer Foundation
The Robert & Joan Shatilla Education Fund
Production Supporters
Kevin Garland & Roger Garland, C.M.
One Anonymous Donor
The Isobel Allen New Creations Fund
The BMO Financial Group Fund
The Penelope Reed Doob Fund for New Creations
Judy Korthals & Peter Irwin
Anne & Charles Morison
L J Nagel & Stan Solomon
Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M.
John & Susan Rose
Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C.
David A. Seville & Grace Castaneda
Anne-Marie Canning First Soloist Chelsy Meiss
Devida & Derek Smith
First Soloist Jeannine Haller
Anonymous First Soloist Jack Bertinshaw
Anonymous First Soloist Alexandra MacDonald
Anonymous First Soloist Calley Skalnik
Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell
Second Soloist Kota Sato
John Covington Jr & Robert Lukey
Second Soloist Noah Parets
Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond
Second Soloist Kathryn Hosier
Alison & Alan Schwartz
Second Soloist Hannah Galway
The Diana St. Barbe Weatherall Dancer Fund
Second Soloist Supporter
Dancer Wellness
Lynda Hamilton
The Horst Dantz & Don Quick Dancer Wellness Fund
Rolex Canada Ltd.
Accessibility Initiatives
Valerie & Hunter Thompson
Ruth Watts-Gransden
The McLean Foundation
The Anna McCowan-Johnson Dance
Accessibility Fund
The Lawrence Schafer Foundation
Creative Action
Lucille Joseph & Urban Joseph, O.C.
One Anonymous Donor
The H. John McDonald Foundation
Lenore Walters
Tricia Younger
One Anonymous Donor
TD Bank Group Orchestra Fund
The Dr. James D. Stewart Orchestra Fund
Suzanne & Donald Kopas Corps de Ballet member Keaton Leier
Anne & David LeGresley Corps de Ballet member Alexander Skinner
Victor & Bernice Royce Corps de Ballet member Emma Ouellet
Michelle & Duncan Sinclair Corps de Ballet member Tene Ward
Daphne Taras Corps de Ballet member Isabella Kinch
Catherine & Ian Delaney Corps de Ballet Supporter
Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy Corps de Ballet Supporter
Tricia Younger Corps de Ballet Supporter
Anonymous Corps de Ballet member Clare Peterson
Rolex Canada Ltd Rolex Dancers First Award
Esprit de Corps
Jeanie A. Davis
Indra & Rags Davloor
Sydney Davloor
Cheryl Ferguson & Paul Jamael
Jan Fleming & Mitchell Winnik
Geoffrey W. Fulton
Anne Harker
Krista Kerr
Eunice Lumsden & Peter Luit
Alison & J. Bruce McDonald
Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett
Vincent Mercier & Kirsten Halpin
Linda & Kevin O’Leary
Tamara & Domenic Pariselli
Michele & Ryerson Symons
Share the Magic
The Slaight Family Foundation
The Ada Slaight Fund
Community of Support
(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
The National Ballet of Canada celebrates all donors for their generosity and commitment to sustain the excellence, energy and impact of great dance.
$100,000 and above
Sylvie Allard & Brian O'Keefe
Estate of Brian R. Armstrong
Tony Arrell, C.M. & Anne Arrell♦
The Joan & Margaret Bahen Fund for the Company's Canadian Tours
John & Claudine Bailey♦ ♦
The Mona Campbell Fund
Estate of Ann E. Camps
Elizabeth A. & Richard J. Currie, O.C.♦ ♦
Jeanie A. Davis♦ ♦
Ms. Laura Dinner and Mr. Richard Rooney♦
Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance♦ ♦
Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin♦
The Gail Huthchison Fund
Mr. Frank & Dr. Margaret Ionson♦ ♦
Rosamond Ivey♦ ♦
Anna McCowan-Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C.♦ ♦
The Karen Kain Legacy Fund
Estate of Jane Kaufmann
Jerry Lozinski, O.C. & Joan Lozinski, O.C.♦ ♦
The Joan & Jerry Lozinski Fund
The Joan & Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director Fund
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C.♦ ♦
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation♦ ♦
Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M.♦ ♦
The Sabourin Family Foundation
The Lawrence Schafer Foundation
The Slaight Family Foundation
Estate of Doreen L. Stanton
Valerie & Hunter Thompson
The Volunteer Committee,
The National Ballet of Canada♦ ♦
Alexander Younger & Sarah Richardson
Four Anonymous Donors
$50,000 – $99,999
The Azrieli Foundation
Anne-Marie Canning♦
The Walter Carsen New Creations Fund
The Horst Dantz & Don Quick Dancer
Wellness Fund
George & Kathy Dembroski♦ ♦
The Kevin & Roger Garland Fund
Ronald M. Haynes♦ ♦
The Beryl & Richard Ivey Fund
Hal Jackman Foundation
The Hal Jackman Foundation Fund
The Henry White Kinnear Foundation♦ ♦
Mrs. Judy Korthals & Mr. Peter Irwin♦ ♦
Mona & Harvey Levenstein♦ ♦
The Estate of Sylvia M. McPhee
Julie & Ted Medland♦ ♦
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen
Foundation Fund
The Sandra & Jim Pitblado Fund
Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C.♦ ♦
Estate of Geoffrey Rytell
Devida & Derek Smith
Robert B. Todd
The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation
Lucy White*♦ ♦
Estate of John H. Williams
Tricia Younger♦ ♦
$25,000 - $49,999
The Isobel Allen New Creations Fund
Gail & Mark Appel♦ ♦
Nani & Austin Beutel♦ ♦
The Blidner Family Foundation
The BMO Financial Group Fund
Ms. Susanne Boyce & Dr. Brendan Mullen♦
Judi & Lionel Conacher♦ ♦
John Covington Jr & Robert Lukey
Indra & Rags Davloor♦
Margaret Anne Fountain, C.M. & David Glenn Fountain, C.M.♦
Geoffrey W. Fulton♦
Estate of Eva Green
Nona Heaslip, C.M.♦ ♦
Suzanne & Don Kopas
Anne & David LeGresley♦
Nancy and William Logan♦ ♦
Sue & Biff Matthews♦ ♦
The Anna McCowan-Johnson Dance
Accessibility Fund
The H. John McDonald Foundation
The Sarah & David Macdonald Fund
Estate of Margaret E. McKelvey
The McLean Foundation♦ ♦
Vincent Mercier & Kirsten Halpin♦
George Cedric Metcalf
Charitable Foundation
Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond♦
The Penelope Reed Doob Fund for New Creations
Regent Family Foundation♦ ♦
Victor & Bernice Royce♦
Alison & Alan Schwartz♦
The Estate of Gloria Sharp
The Ada Slaight Fund
The Dr. James D. Stewart Orchestra Fund
Dr. Daphne Taras
The TD Bank Group Orchestra Fund
The David Tory Memorial Fund
Ms. Nancy Viner & Dr. Raymond Stein♦
Ms. Ruth Watts-Gransden♦ ♦
The Diana St. Barbe Weatherall Dancer Fund
Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy♦
$15,000 – $24,999
Estate of Garth Allen
Pamela & Paul Austin♦ ♦
Mr. Geoff Bertram
Elizabeth Burridge
David & Kathryn Cottingham♦
Ms. Deborah Cumming♦
Ms. Sydney Davloor
Sherry Taylor Drew♦ ♦
Cheryl Ferguson & Paul Jamael
The Celia Franca Memorial Fund
The Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky
Gluskin Fund
Mr. John & Mrs. Judith Grant♦ ♦
Dr. Voldemars Gulens &
Mrs. Brigita Gulens♦ ♦
Brian Hodges & Robert Paul♦
Richard & Martha Hogarth♦ ♦
Ms. Krista Kerr♦
Mr. Eric Bresler & Ms. Judy Klarman♦ ♦
Ned & Georgina McLennan♦ ♦
Ms. Vanessa L. Morgan & Mr. Steve Wolf♦ ♦
Anne & Charles Morison♦
Tamara & Domenic Pariselli
The Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner Fund
John & Susan Rose♦
Jochen & Sabine Schleese
David A. Seville & Grace Castaneda
Dr. Hugh Siddall♦
Ms. Stephanie Stavro♦ ♦
Marje Virro♦
Lenore Walters♦ ♦
The John H. Williams Fund
Three Anonymous Donors
$10,000 – $14,999
Elaine J. Adair♦ ♦
Gregory & Irene Aziz♦ ♦
Donald Campbell
The Judith & Marshall Cohen Fund
The Paul & Adelle Deacon Fund
Ms. Flora Do♦
Mrs. Anne W. Dupre & Mr. Fredrick J. Marker♦ ♦
Alison Fisher♦ ♦
Jan Fleming & Mitchell Winnik
Mary & Graham Hallward♦
Anne Harker
Estate of Joan L. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. G.R. Heffernan♦ ♦
The Kingfischer Foundation♦
Estate of Elmer Rob Koppel
Eunice Lumsden & Peter Luit♦
Alison & J. Bruce McDonald♦
Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett♦ ♦
MNB Charitable Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Benoit Mulsant♦
Melanie Munk♦
LJ Nagel & Stan Solomon♦
Dr. Bo Y. Ngan♦ ♦
Linda & Kevin O'Leary♦ ♦
Rosemary Phelan & Sam Blyth♦
Private Giving Foundation
Robbie Pryde♦
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Royer and Family♦
The J.M. Doc Savage Fund for the RBC Apprentice Programme
Tony Scott-Fisher♦ ♦
Ms. Deborah Scott♦ ♦
Marjory Scott
Marion Soloway♦
Mrs. Frances M. Stretton♦ ♦
Ed & Sylvia Vanhaverbeke♦ ♦
The Volunteer Committee
Build-a-Ballet Fund
Ms. Francine Walsh
Ms. Martha Wilder♦ ♦
Mr. Brian B. Wilks♦ ♦
Julie Wood
Two Anonymous Donors
$7,500 – $9,999
The Anna & Don Johnson Fund
Ms. Honor McLachlin
The Julie & Ted Medland Fund
Mrs. Vivien M. Wu♦ ♦
Ms. Helen Ziegler
One Anonymous Donor
$5,000 – $7,499
Mrs. Nichole Anderson & Mr. Alain Bergeron
Robin Anthony♦
The Appel Family Fund in Honour of Bram & Bluma Appel
Sarah Aves
The John & Claudine Bailey Fund
Hugh & Colleen Balders♦
Mrs. Karen & Mr. William Barnett♦ ♦
Ms. Lindy Barrow♦
Gillian & Ken Bartlett♦ ♦
The Marion G. Bassett Fund
N. Beilstein & A. Lee♦
Estate of David Berry
Miss Becka Borody
John Church♦
Gio Condo & Connie Niro♦
Mary & John Crocker♦ ♦
Ann and Ross Dobbin
Maureen & James Dunn♦ ♦
Mr. David Eastaugh
Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards
Joanne Eidinger♦
The Sandra Faire Fund
Eileen Farrow♦
Amy Feldman
Ms. Cecil Fennell♦
M. Patricia Fischer♦ ♦
Estate of Mary C. Gardner
Dr. Ricardo Gomez-Insausti
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Mary Gore♦
Carol Gray
Ms. Taanta Gupta♦ ♦
Ginette Hamel* & Cliff Trollope
Mrs. Beverly Hargraft♦ ♦
Ms. Naomi Harris
Dr. David Hedley
Mrs. Sandra Hellyer♦ ♦
Nancy Holland♦
The K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation♦ ♦
Jackman Foundation♦ ♦
Norman Jewison, C.C.♦
Estate of Bob Johnston
Ms. Tammy Klein
Gurney Krantz Charitable Foundation
Mr. Ron Lalonde & Ms. Jane Humphreys
Margaret and Robert MacLellan♦
Mr. & Mrs. A. Maggiacomo♦ ♦
Jim & Sylvia McGovern♦ ♦
Elana Metter & Stephen A. Adler
Leonard Molczadski, in honour of Norman Taylor
Ms. Marianne Oundjian
Ed Pamenter
Powis Family Foundation
Mr. Don Quach
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Reininger
Lisa Richter Davey & Michael Davey
Rolex Canada
Esther Sarick
Mr. Go Sato
Mr. Greg Sharp
Mr. John B. Simcoe
Ms. Karen Sparks
Lorraine Spiess & Andres Mata Osorio
Cathy Spoel
Mr. Geoffrey Wayne Squibb
Dennis & Denny Starritt
Brenda Stinson & Carlo De Angelis
Eli Taylor
The Gloria Taylor Fund
Ms. Catherine Thomson
Dianne Vanstone
Ms. Joyce Weinman & Mr. Mark Arnold
Nan & Jack Wiseman
Mrs. Sharon Wright
Six Anonymous Donors
$3,000 – $4,999
Yeti Agnew & Christopher Birt
Catherine J.T. Allgood
Mr. James Anok & Mr. Daniel Brereton
Ms. Debra J. Appleton
Robert & Mary Pat Armstrong
Ms. Yveline Audemars & Mr. Humberto Rivero
James Austin & Hans Eppenberger♦
Mr. Scott Barnum & Ms. Nadya Tymochenko♦
The David & Kim Beatty Fund
Mr. John R. Birkett
Anstice Blom
Susan M. Borden♦ ♦
Miss Beth Borody
Balfour Bowen Family Foundation♦ ♦
Margaret Brock
Ms. Janet Casey
Margaret & John Casey♦ ♦
Dr. Lesley S. Corrin♦ ♦
Mr. John Coke & Ms. Cathy Cranston♦ ♦
Mrs. Amanda Crichlow
Missy & Allan Crosbie♦ ♦
Jane Darville & Dr. Skip Bassford, C.M.♦
Ms. Anne Davidson♦
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Davis♦ ♦
Mary-Kathleen Delicaet & John Young♦
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Derry♦
Ms. Catherine Dunn Stadtegger &
Mr. Glenn Stadtegger♦
Judy Dunn♦
M.G. Eaton & David S. Kertland♦ ♦
Mr. Joseph Fantl & Ms. Moira Bartram♦ ♦
Joan A. Farlinger♦ ♦
Helen Feng & Alice Song
Ms. Catriona Ferguson & Mr. David Safran
Ms. Sarah K. Ferreira
Russell C. Finch
Mr. Lorne Fox♦ ♦
Ken & Linda Foxcroft♦ ♦
Bronwen Gates♦ ♦
Heather V. Gibson♦
Judy & David Goodings♦ ♦
Mrs. Lorna Greenbaum♦ ♦
Mr. Peter Hendrick♦
Ann Hogarth♦ ♦
Mr. Gordon Holton & Ms. Kristin Morrison
Barry Hughson* & Ashley Hughson
Mrs. Pennie R. Jevnikar♦ ♦
Mr. Saleem Kassum♦ ♦
Patrick & Barbara Keenan Foundation♦ ♦
Linda K. Lee♦
Helen M. Leiderman
Dr. Tin Leung
Susan Levesque
Ms. Valerie Lockerbie♦
Bill Longo
Judy Manji♦ ♦
Ms. Eleanor McCain♦ ♦
Marcia McClung♦ ♦
Hélène & Ray McLenaghan♦ ♦
Kathleen Metcalfe♦
Neil & Prue Morrison♦
Mr. Noel Mowat♦
Petra & Lionel Newton
Ms. Laurie Pallett♦ ♦
Robyn Parets & Joel Lehrer
I admire the immense talent of the dancers, the beauty of the productions, the variety of programmes and the creativity of the choreographers. The programming this season has been excellent.
Julie Lee Friends’ Corps member
Jennifer Parry & George McPherson
Mr. D. Ross Peebles & Ms. Judith Cole♦ ♦
Mrs. Amanda Ram*
Dr. & Mrs. G.R. Rastegar♦
The Kenneth F. Read Fund
Mrs. Jennifer Revelle♦
Ms. Stephanie Roberts &
Mr. Kevin Hamilton♦
Mr. James Robertson & Mr. Jim Scott
Mr. Gary Rogers♦ ♦
Elaine M. Roper♦ ♦
Mr. & Mrs. Rainer & Sharyn Rothfuss♦ ♦
Ms. Ann Savege♦
Stephen & Jane Smith♦ ♦
Dr. Myra Sourkes♦ ♦
Kristi Stangeland♦
Paul Straatman & Shane Toland
Mark & Kim Surchin♦ ♦
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald P. Tam
Ms. Veronica Tennant C.C.♦
Gillian Thomas & Michael Easterbrook♦ ♦
Denise Ireland & Harry Underwood
The Andres Alexander Virro Memorial Fund
Estate of Sheila Watson
Karen Wierucki♦ ♦
The Judith R. Wilder Fund
Shelagh and David Wilson Fund at the Toronto Foundation♦ ♦
Dr. Jacquelyn Woode
Mrs. Arlene Young
Maria T. Zakos♦ ♦
Ms. Denise Zarn & Mr. James Shenkman♦ ♦
Five Anonymous Donors
$2,000 – $2,999
The American Friends of Canada Dancer Fund
Jordan Applebaum & Andrea Burridge♦ ♦
Dr. Talitha Arndt & Mr. Ed Esposto♦ ♦
Ms. Sarah Aves
Annette Balgord♦
Winifred Barclay♦ ♦
Ms. Laurie Barrett
Mr. Simon Beck
Dr. Thomas H. Beechy♦ ♦
Miss Marie-Pierre Bélanger♦
Ms. Michele Berg
Diana Billes♦
Mrs. Anna Binet
Ms. Elizabeth Black♦ ♦
Ms. Martina Borchardt
Mr. Matthew Boylan
Paul & Ann Brehl♦
Mr. Jonathan Briggs♦
David Briskin♦ & Julia Blackburn
Barbara Brownlee♦ ♦
Patrons’ Council
The National Ballet of Canada is grateful for the generosity, dedication and passion of all Patrons’ Council members.
Mrs. Donna Brownlee♦
Ms. Janet Bulger♦
Ms. Helen Burstyn, C.M.♦
Anthony Camisso
Jane Campbell & John McLeish♦
Ms. Linda Campbell♦ ♦
Denise Cargill♦
Ms. Terri Chalmers♦
Professor Alfred L. Chan & Michael Farewell♦
Diana Chant & Bill Mitchell♦ ♦
Peng Chiang♦ ♦
Mr. Philip A. Clappison♦
Helene Clarkson♦
Marshall Cohen♦
David & Marilyn Conklin
Ms. Lisa Karen Conway
Mr. Derrick Croswell♦
Miss Maria Angelica Cruz
Chris & Katherine Cummings♦
Dr. Gaylord Curry, in memoriam♦ ♦
Carole Curtis
Elaine & Michael Davies
Amanda Demers & Brian Collins♦
Trina DeSa
Mrs. Gillian Diamond
Wilf & Brenda Dinnick
Henry Dinsdale & Diane Wherrett
Sandra Dow*
Melanie Dowhaniuk
Dudley Family Fund
Lynn Eakin
The Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Family
Charitable Foundation
Ms. Judith Edmondson
Joan Farano
Catherine Fauquier♦
Lesley Ferman
Ms. Katherine Ferreira
Mr. Alex Filiatrault
Robert & Julia Foster
Alice H. Fox
Mr. Bruce Fullerton
André J. Galipeault, C.M. & Suzanne Galipeault
Mrs. Hilda Gan♦
Ms Susan Garvie♦ ♦
Judith Gelber
Ms. Susan Gerhard♦
Ms. Tamara Glied♦
Mark & Louise Golding
Mr. Donald D. Grant
Ms. Vanessa Grant & Mr. Philip Street
Ms. Susan Greenbloom♦
Ms. Veena Gupta
Michael & Rita Hafeman♦ ♦
Mr. John Hagan & Ms. Annie Brewerton
Mrs. Elizabeth Hallerman
Katherine Halpenny & Sean Smith♦
Alayne Kato-Hamilton & Malcolm Hamilton♦ ♦
Stephen & Marion Hart
Mr. Paul Hawkins
Mr. Jason Heayn & Ms. Andrea Venneri♦
Mary & Arthur Heinmaa
Ms. Rosalind Heintzman
Avril Higgins & Robert Page♦ ♦
Ms. Dora Ho
Mr. Ronald Holgerson♦
Mr. Philip & Dr. Claire Holloway♦ ♦
The Sara Sylvia Holton Fund
Ms. Azadeh Houshmand
Mr. Adrian Ishak
Joanna Ivey* & Lorne Babiuk♦ ♦
Monika Janek
Dr. Lianne Jeffs
Mr. Greg Johns♦
Ms. Gail Julie♦
Mrs. Ann Kadrnka♦
Ms. Miriam Kagan♦
Dr. Caroline Newman & Mitchell Kamiel♦ ♦
Julia Kankis
Ms. Henriette Katz♦
Ms. Susan Keen♦ ♦
Mr. Andrew Kennedy
Mr. Kagan Kerman♦
Miss Maggie Koabel
Mrs. Dorothea Kostecki
Jennifer Kropac & Kevin Law
The Sonia & Arthur Labatt Fund
Ms. Anastassia Lavrinenko
Brett Ledger & Patricia Olasker♦
The Joyce Lee Memorial Fund
Paul A. Lee, K.C. & Jill Maynard♦ ♦
Dr. Calvin Lei♦ ♦
Ms. Judy Linton
Dr. Charlene Linzon♦
Mr. Antony Lundy & Ms. Janet Looker
Ms Vicky Luo
Dr. Geoffrey M. Lusignan
Harriet MacMillan
Dawn Maruno♦ ♦
Janice May♦ ♦
Ms. Nicola Mayer
Ms. Marci McDonald
Patti McFarlane♦ ♦
Mrs. Yvonne McGregor
Virginia and Peter McLaughlin
Ms. Margaret C. McNee♦ ♦
Elaine Kierans & Shawn McReynolds♦
Mr. Nojan Medinei
Mrs. Stephanie Meredith♦ ♦
Ms. Jean Miller Harding♦
Miss Kristina Milbourn♦
Clive & Fran Minto♦ ♦
Maggie Morin
The Anne & Charles Morison Orchestra Fund
Ms. Bernadette Morra & Mr. James Molloy♦
Mr. Daniel Moulton
Ms. Marina Nawrocki
Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Carol Nesker♦ ♦
Ms. Carol Newall♦ ♦
Ms. Judith O'Callaghan♦
Ms. Sandra Odendahl
Rene Pantalone♦ ♦
Mina Park
Dr. Michael Partridge & Dr. Sudha Rajagopal♦
Ms. Lisa Pearson
Dorothy & Roland Pfeiffer♦
Mrs. Huong Pham
David Phipps & Gary Myers
Mr. Brayton Polka
Mr. Ryan Poppa & Ms. Marie Worobec
Dr. Harold Pushie♦
Dr. Linda Rabeneck &
Dr. Catherine Campbell♦ ♦
Mr. Robert Raizenne♦
Carol & Morton Rapp♦
The ballet is so magical, uplifting. Best thing I do all year. I have been coming since 1986.
Karen Solomon Friends’ Corps member
Diana Reitberger*♦ ♦
Dr. Devon Richardson
Cee Cee & Bruce Robertson
Dr. Gail Robinson
The Rogan Foundation
David Ross & Audrey Loeb
Mrs. Lesley Rowan
Mrs. Janet Rowley
Ms. Sandra Ruehlow
Paul J. Savard♦ ♦
Ms. Diane Schmidt♦
Mr. Daniel Scott
Dr. Hugh Scully & Vanessa Harwood, O.C.♦ ♦
Charles Seminerio*♦
Mrs. & Mr. E.J. Shatilla♦ ♦
Mrs. Dorothy Sjogren♦ ♦
Ms. Louise Smith♦
Mrs. Joan Sohn♦ ♦
Amanda Song
Ms. Anna Stahmer-Jarmain &
Mr. W. Edwin Jarmain♦
Dr. John Stanley &
Dr. Helmut Reichenbächer♦ ♦
Cynthia Caron Thorburn & Craig Thorburn♦
Maureen & Philip Tingley♦ ♦
Mrs. Nicola Tory♦ ♦
Ms. Margaret M. Walker
Natalie Warner
Judy & Graham Weeks♦ ♦
Caroline Weisser
Mrs. Ruth Wheler♦ ♦
Gregory Williams & Warren Sorensen♦ ♦
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Willis
Ms. Brooke Wilton
Peri Wiseman
Durhane Wong-Rieger♦
Dr. Marietta Zorn
Carole & Bernie Zucker♦ ♦
Veronica Zufelt♦ ♦
Six Anonymous Donors
$1,500 – $1,999
Tim Badgley♦ ♦
Dr. Matthew Bagdan
Ms. Elspeth Bowler
Ms. M.J. Breithaupt♦
Leslie Buskard
Sheila Croft
The Maxine Goldberg Fund for Apprentices
Mr. Peter Heisey
Mr. Daniel Hoffman & Ms. Loretta Degasperi
Ms. Ishrani Jaikaran
Duane Lee & Heather Barnes
Flora Macdonald♦ ♦
Connie & Peter Mak♦ ♦
Fred Mattocks & Susan Kelly
Amy & Andrew McMullen♦
Mr. Douglas L. Parker♦ ♦
Monique Rabideau
Peter & Susan Restler
Andrea Rosen & Stephen MacDonald
Ms. Dawn Rowe
Ms. Ibolya Smith
Mrs. Elizabeth Tory
James Whitaker
Mr. Luke Windisch♦
P. Madeleine Wong♦
Mr. Morden Yolles
$1,000 – $1,499
Michelle Adamski
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Anastasiades♦
Ms. Adriana Arevalo
Mr. & Mrs. John Balmer
Carol Barber
Earl and Elizabeth Barnsley
Barret Family Foundation
Mr. Irving Bernstein
Karen Brookfield
Wendy Brown
Rev. Canon Michael Burgess
Harold Chmara & Danny Hoy
Mrs. Janis Chodas
Charles Chu
Ms. M.C. Clancy
Mr. Douglas Coughlin
Neil Crone
Maija Dale♦
Emma Davey
Professor K. G. Davey
Curtis Decker
Mrs. Saira Deen-Zammit♦
Lynne & Joe DiStefano
Mrs. Liliana Dominguez♦
Mr. Steven D. Donohoe♦ ♦
Ms. Vera Dounaevskaia
Mrs. M. J. Dundas & Mr. John Petrosoniak
Ms. Valerie Dunlop♦
Ms. Susan Eastwood♦
Ms. E.L. Ellins♦ ♦
Ms. Kathryn Finn
Mrs. Pat Fisher
CJ Fitzgerald
Mrs. Rosario Flores♦
Ms. Summer Gaal
Mr. Blaise Gaetz♦ ♦
Mrs. Carol Galway
Mr. Peter Garstang♦ ♦
Dr. and Mrs. R.M. Gorcynski♦
Ms. Enid Grant♦
Mrs. and Mr. Marion Green♦
Ms. Sandra L. Green &
Ms. Mary Stephenson♦ ♦
Frances Greenwood♦
Charles Greiner♦
The Gulens Family Fund
The Herridge Family Fund - Principal
Flute Position
Mel Hogg♦
Ms. Lisa Hollinger
Ms. Gillian Humphreys♦ ♦
IATSE Local
Dr. Nina Josefowitz♦
Dr. Joshua Josephson♦
Ms. Mary Anne Klamut
Dr. Roselynn Krantz♦
Janet Lamb♦ ♦
Ms. Anastassia Lavrinenko
Terry Lazar
Ms. Rebecca Lee
Mrs. Hazel Lefebvre
Miss Tiffany Leung
Iain Lowe
Ms. Karen MacKinnon
Ms. Barbara McCreath♦ ♦
Ms. Catherine McMillan♦
Mr. Maurice McNamara
Ms. Maria Mesaros♦
Miss Kristina Mikloska
Jessica Moes♦
Julia Mohajer
Mags and Andrew Moor Fund
Heather Mundell♦
Mr. Keith Nash
Mr. & Mrs. James & Lynn Neufeld♦ ♦
Ms. Cindy Nowina
Dr. Jean O'Grady♦ ♦
Susan O'Reilly
Dr. Jan Oudenes
Ms. Virginia Parlan
Mr. Frank Piddisi♦
Mr. Francis Pope
Todd Porter & Steven Rasnick
Mr. Eddy Reitberger♦
Meghan Robertson♦
Ms. Angela Rudden*
Mr. Paul Sabourin
Mr. Daniel Scott
Mrs. Margaret A.E. Scott
Dr. Christina Semler
Ms. Sandra Shaul
Mrs. Heather Sheehan♦ ♦
Mrs. Stanislawa Skrok♦ ♦
Mr. Timothy Spain♦
Dr. Doris Sutherland♦
Mr. Almos Tassonyi & Ms. Maureen Simpson♦
Gloria Thompson
Ms. Hung Ling Tung
Mr. Robert Vanderloo♦
Gail Vanstone♦
Ms. Mary C. Watson♦ ♦
Lyn M. Westwood♦ ♦
Ms. Barbara Williams♦ ♦
Kevin Coombs & Teri Worthington Coombs♦ ♦
One Anonymous Donor
$500 – $999
Shig Abe
David & Phyllis Agg Fund at the Private Giving Foundation
Panagiota Aggelakos
Vanessa Alexander♦
Mrs. Lyla Allan♦ ♦
Edgars & Selga Apse♦ ♦
Ms. Noreen Arnold
Ms. Karen Atkin♦ ♦
Ms. Jing Bai
Ms. Kathryn Ball♦ ♦
Michael Barkley & Gary Burrows
Christopher & Christina Begy♦
Ms. Cécile Bergeron♦
Violet W. Bielski, K.C.♦
Mrs. Jenn Bigioni
Tom Bilenkey♦ ♦
Ms. Binks and Mr. Collier♦
Kim Birchard & Carol Dorman♦
Ms. Katherine Bischoping♦
Sandra Black♦
Dr. and Mrs. Ian Blumer♦ ♦
Ms. Anne Borchardt
Staunton Bowen
Christopher Bredt & Jamie Cameron♦
Mr. & Mrs. Allan & Freda Brender♦ ♦
Brookfield Renewable Power Inc.
Elizabeth Brouckman
Ms. Stephanie Brown
Ms. Mary Budd♦
Ian & Jenny Burns♦
Ms. Michele Bussieres
Dr. Brian Butler
Kathleen Butterfield
Joseph E. Cabell
Mr. & Ms. Anthony Campea
Scott & Kelly Carter
Ms. Donna Chan
Mr. Alexander Chapman♦
Mrs. Beverley Chernos♦
Ms. Michelle Christian♦
Mrs. A. Christie♦
Ms. Catherine Clark
Mr. John Clark
Mr. Maurice J. Clement♦ ♦
Ms. Donna Climie
Zane & Joan Cohen♦ ♦
Claire Coire♦
Ms. Judith C. Cole♦
Mrs. Sydne Conover Taggart♦
Rosemary Cooke
Ms. Lynn Copeland♦ ♦
Mrs. Katherine Corlett♦
Martin Cottreau
Mrs. Joy Coupey♦
Randy W. Cousins
Ms. Khadija Coxon
Joan Cranston
Thomas H. Crerar
Ms. Joanne Crookshank♦ ♦
Ms. Lisa Cunningham♦
Mrs. M. Cunningham-Langevin♦ ♦
Mr. Charles S. Cutts
Mr. Tim Dafoe
Mrs. Elizabeth Davidson♦ ♦
Friends’
Corps
Thank you to this wonderful community of donors which supports the National Ballet’s work onstage, behind the scenes and in the community.
Ms. Anne Day♦ ♦
Lisa Decheim
Ms. Nancy Deming♦
Sue Dent
Chantal Desgranges
Ms. Reva Devins
Zoe Di Fruscia
Mrs. Leeann Diamantopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Dobell♦ ♦
Robert T.C. Dolan♦
Ms. Monique Durette♦ ♦
Louise & Jeffrey Eason♦ ♦
Barbara Echlin
Elcan Ridge Foundation
Leilah Edroos♦ ♦
Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation
Mrs. & Mr. Brenda Eprile
Mrs. Catherine Erkorkmaz
Margaret Fairman♦
Mrs. Laura Farquhar♦ ♦
Darcy & Sheila Farrell♦ ♦
Ms. Lorrain Farrow
Ms. Gael Ferris
Helena & David Fine♦ ♦
Ms. Michelle Fish
Melissa Forstner & Steven Schwartz♦
Mrs. Carol & Mr. Peter Foster♦
Ms. Robin Fowler
Ms. Mary Fragedakis
Mr. Wissam Francis
Ms. Nancy Fung♦
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Beverley Galamaga♦
Dr. Peter Galko
Emad Ghattas
Justine & Richard Giuliani♦
Ms. Wendy Glover♦
Mrs. & Mr. Carin Goodhand♦
Mr. Richard Goodman
Ms. Heather Gordon
Mr. Laurent Goulet
Alysandra Grant
Ms. Rosemary Grant
Ms. Cathryn Gregor
Colin Gruchy
Peter Gruttke
Mrs. Joanne Guoba
Mr. Fadi Hamoui
Elisabeth Handler
Mr. & Mrs. Doug & Carol Hara
Brent Harasym
Anne Harker♦
Mrs. Joan E. Hart♦
Ms. Sherry Hatton♦
Ms. Mary Heather♦
Caroline L. Helbronner♦
Ms. Carol Hensley
The Hergott Family
Mrs. Rosalinda Hernandez
Ms. Susan Hill♦
Mr. Wayne Hill
Dr. Gail Hirano
Ms. Amanda Horn-Hudecki
The Horn Section of the National Ballet Orchestra*♦
Richard & Susan Horner
Ms. Jill Humphries
Ms. Vivian Ip
Mrs. Margaret Irwin
Miss Deborah Ivison
Ms. Leslie Jackson
Miss Karen & Linda Javorski
David Johnston in honour of
Hannah & Charles Johnston
Sharon Jones♦ ♦
Ms. Sylvia Jones♦
Lorraine Kaake♦
Ms. Shirley Katz
Ms. Marilyn Kay Richards♦ ♦
Ms. Claire Keeley♦ ♦
Ms. Claire Kennedy
Sheryl Kennedy & Bill Fleury♦
Ms. Yasmine Kherraji
Mr. Ian Kilpatrick♦
Carolyn Kinsley♦ ♦
Dr. Stephen Kish & Mrs. Lori Dixon
Mr. Aubrey A. Kissoon & Family♦
Ms. Lauren Kluge
Mr. Carl Knipfel♦
Dr. Lilian Knorr
Ms. Deborah L. Knuff
Heli Kopti♦ ♦
Ms. Roberta Jo Kornegay♦ ♦
Catherine Kourkounakis♦
Ms. Denise Kupperman
Ms. Helge Kurm♦ ♦
Ms. Robin Lampard
John and Ann Lang♦ ♦
Karen Lapointe♦ ♦
Ms. Judith Laskin♦
Miss Nancy Lavalle
Mrs. Carolyn Lawson♦ ♦
Ms. Catherine Lazier♦
Lea Anne Leavens♦ ♦
Ms. Josee Ledoux♦
Dr. Valentia Lee-Brotherton♦
Richard Lefebvre* & Steve Murray
Mr. Yakov Lerner♦ *
Mrs. & Mr. Gloria Leverett♦
Claire LeVern Delves
Mr. Larry Lewis
Mrs. Wendy Long-Davies
Ms. Dawn Loucks♦
Mr. Douglas Lowry♦ ♦
Mrs. Carole Lusby♦ ♦
Ms. Valerie Lush
Ms. Sharon Lymer♦ ♦
Beverly Lynde
Ms. Donnalu F. Macdonald♦ ♦
Ms. Nancy MacDonald♦ ♦
Carol Macfarlane
Mr. John MacIver♦ ♦
Ms. Nancy Macken♦ ♦
Alison Maclean
Ms. Tracy MacMaster♦
Ms. Francesca Mallin-Parker♦
Miss Laurie Markus♦ ♦
Mrs. Alison Marthinsen♦ ♦
Ms. Joanna Martin♦ ♦
Mr. Michael Martino
Mrs. Pilar Masciocchi
Ms. Mokry & Mr. Mason
Marjory Masson
Ms. Susan McCawley
Ms. Linda McKnight♦
Dr. Stephen McQuade & Mr. Antonio Gambini♦
Trevor Mee
Mr. Ulrich Menzefricke♦ ♦
Madam Justice Gisele Miller
Colin & Meta Mills♦ ♦
Mr. William Milne
Lynne & Paul Milnes
Miss Julia Mogus
Ms. Barbara Mok
Ms. Patricia Monger & Mr. Ralph Pudritz
Ms. Barbara Moran & Mr. Kit Moore
Dr. Goldie Morgentaler
Jane Morris
Paul & Karen Morton
Ms. Tracy Mulder
Mr. Julian N. Mulock
Ms. Rohini Naipaul
Ms. Phyllis Nelson
Dr. Steven Nitzkin
Mr. and Mrs. Earle O'Born
Ms. Emily O'Keefe
Ms. Marlene O'Neill
Ms. Julia & Ms. Liza Overs
Alfred Page & Anne Donaldson-Page
Mr. Bruce Palmer
Ms. Marygail Parker
Ms. Lesley Paterson
Nicola Perpick & Alexandra Perpick
Ms. Nancy Perrin
Mrs. Margaret Perschy
Mrs. Mary K. Phillips
Mr. H R Martin Phills
Nina & Terry Picton
Sue Pielsticker
Ms. Gabrielle Pilla
Ms. Lois Pineau
In memory of Nik Radosevic
Mr. Raymond Pladsen
Mr. Archie Platt
Mr. James Posluns
Ms. Kathleen E. Potter
Mrs. Tanyss Price
Mr. John Proctor
Mr. David Purcell♦
Chris Purdye & Judy Tse♦
Ms. Diana Raffman♦
Mr. Peter Reeve-Newson
Mrs. Reeve & Mr. Rose♦
Dr. Martha Richardson
Jennifer Roberts♦
Ms. Maggie Robertson
Dr. Mary Robertson
Patricia Gooch Robertson
Edye Rome-Webster♦
Sandra C. Romeo
Ms. Deanna Rosenswig♦ ♦
Dr. Leonard & Mrs. Beatrice Rosmarin
Mr. Dmitri & Ms. Vera Rubisov
Mrs. Rhonda Ryman-Kane♦
Ms. Harriet Sachs
Mr. Ome Saidi
Mr. Paul M. Samborsky
Mr. James Samuel♦
Ms. Jen Saunders
Dr. Michael Sayer♦
Ms. Marlies Schlichting♦
Ms. Andrya Schulte
Ms. Ruth Scolnik♦ ♦
John & Susan Shaw♦
Ms. Anita She♦ ♦
Dr. Jeff Sherman
Ms. Alana Silverman*
Mrs. Christine Simpson♦ ♦
Mr. Robert Smith♦
Ms. Jane Spicer
Jane Spooner♦
Kate St. Cyr
Mrs. Judith Stait
J.M. & Elaine Steiner♦ ♦
Mr. Kenneth Stephen
Cheryl E. Stephenson♦
Mr. David Stephenson
Ms. Sharon Stibbard
Styles Family Foundation
Ms. Tara Styles
Ms. Rosalie Sussman
Miss Carol J. Swallow
Mr. Tom Takenaka♦
Mr. & Mrs. Herb Tanzer
Ms. Margaret Taylor-Sevier
Tony and Caley Taylor Family
Fund at Toronto Foundation
Mrs. Helen Tazzman♦
Dr. Lynne Thurling♦
Jennifer Toh♦
Professor & Ms. George Tourlakis
Ms. Wendy Trainor♦
Mrs. Tracey Truman
Barbara & Marlow Tucker♦
Mr. Berton Ung♦
Dr. Robert Vagners♦ ♦
Ms. Carina Van Heyst♦ ♦
Mrs. Edith van Hulle
Miss Shanna Veldman♦
Mr. Peter Verheyen♦
Teya Vitko & Fraser Withers
Mary Vrbanick
Martin Wade & Daniel Larocque♦
Mr. W.D. Waite♦ ♦
The Very Reverend Peter Wall & Anne Harvey♦
Mr. John Walter♦ ♦
Jennifer Wardrop
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weppler♦
Mr. Paul Whiteley
Ms. Valerie Wilder♦
Mary &Douglas Wilson♦
Hastings & Irene Withers♦
Miss Jasmine Wong
Christine Wood
Mr. William Wray & Family♦
Chen Xing
Ms. Judy Yamamoto♦ ♦
Mrs. Zhanna Semenova
13 Anonymous Donors
* Artists and Staff
♦ Donor for 10 or more years
♦ ♦ Donor for 20 or more years
The National Ballet of Canada thanks all Fouetté and Pirouette level donors for their generous support.
Senior Manager, Education and Community Engagement Lisa Robinson with Apprentices at a YOU dance performance.
Photo by Bruce Zinger.
Gifts from Estates
(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Estate of Garth Allen
Estate of Brian Armstrong
Estate of David Berry
Estate of Ann E. Camps
Estate of Horst Albert Herbert Dantz
Estate of Mary C. Gardner
Estate of Eva Green
Estate of Joan L. Harris
Estate of Margaret Ionson
Estate of Bob Johnston
Estate of Jane Kaufmann
Estate of Elmer Rob Koppel
Estate of Margaret E. McKelvey
Estate of Sylvia M. McPhee
Tribute Gifts
(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Estate of Geoffrey Rytell
Estate of Gloria Sharp
Estate of Doreen L. Stanton
Estate of Sheila Watson
Estate of John H. Williams
Thank you to the donors who thoughtfully made tribute gifts to honour or in memory of these loved ones.
In Honour
Carm Caruana
Katherine Dembroski
Virgina Mulford
Dorothy Sjogren
Susan Abbey Sherman
Terry Tator
Cris Tossan
In Memory
Ivan Chittenden
Judith Loeb Cohen
Riley Connor
Joan Farano
Carol Fourie
Linda Horrobin
Sheila and Barry Katz
Celia Franca Society
(As of June 30, 2024)
Merla McMurry
Robert & Ellen Muir
Rosalind Peters
Felix Shen
Tim Stewart
Joan Sumner
Waltraud Schlicher
Susan Elizabeth Walker
The National Ballet of Canada thanks members of the Celia Franca Society for their generosity and thoughtfulness to include the National Ballet in their estate plans.
Elaine J. Adair
Vanessa Alexander
Reid Anderson* & Dieter Graefe
Debra J. Appleton
Edgars & Selga Apse
Emily Arbic
Megan Aro
John Bailey* & Claudine Bailey
Lynly & Trevor Bailie
Earl and Elizabeth Barnsley
Gillian & Kenneth Bartlett
Katherine Baxter
Violet W. Bielski, K.C.
John R. Birkett
Yeti Agnew & Christopher Birt
Katherine Bischoping
Jane Blackstone
Gail Boire
Mary Bond
Becka Borody
Marnie Bracht
Douglas Bradley, Esq.
Freda & Allan Brender
Karen Brookfield
Reny Burrows
Jennifer Burton*
Pat Campbell
Suzanne Campbell
Virginia Campbell
Janet Casey
Olga Cerge
Professor Alfred L. Chan & Michael Farewell
Peng Chiang
Jane Darville & Dr. Skip Bassford, C.M.
Elizabeth and Ted Davidson
Jeanie A. Davis*
Amanda Demers & Brian Collins
Reggie DesRoches
Denise Dias
Denise Donlon
Sherry Taylor Drew*
Anne Dublin
Maureen & James Dunn
Judy Dunn
Judith Edmondson
Ardith Ekdahl & Elliott Whitby
Rosemarie Enslin
Dena Feng
Gael Ferris
Beverley Flint
Dr. Robin Foster
Alice H. Fox
Lorne Fox
Occasionally, they make time stand still.
Dorothy Russell Friends’ Corps member
Geoffrey W. Fulton
Kevin J. Garland*
Ann (Kadrnka) Garnet
Susan Gerhard
Peter A. Goulding & Frank Barry White
Laurent J. Goulet
Donald D. Grant
Colin Gruchy
Dr. Voldemars Gulens & Mrs. Brigita Gulens
Carol Guppy
Michael and Rita Hafeman
G. Michael Hale & C.N. Jacobsen
Joan E. Hart
Dr. Ronald M. Haynes
Peter Hendrick
W.R. Herridge*
Lewis Hertzman
James Hewson
Daniel & Loretta Hoffman
Ann Hogarth
Christopher E. Horne, Esq.
Joanna Ivey*
Joan F. Ivory, C.M.*
Isabel & Alan Jackson
Elsa Jackson
Ishrani Jaikaran
Agnes Jenkinson
Greg W. Johns
Stephen Johnson
Ron & Nancy Johnston
Leslie Jones
Karen Kain, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont.* &
Ross Petty
Mitchell Kamiel & Dr. Caroline Newman
Saleem Kassum
Marisa Kelly*
James Kerr & J. Linden Best
Krista Kerr♦
Janet Kim
Kathryn Kossow
Andrea C. Kovats
Lindsay & Bud Kronenberg
Karen Lapointe
Samuel Laredo
William (Grit) Laskin, C.M. and Judith Laskin
Peggy Lau
Lea Anne Leavens
Richard Lefebvre*
Monique Lemonnier
Ann Lenchak
Mary Jo Little
Valerie Archambeau Lockerbie
Nancy and William Logan
Chung-Yee Loo
Janice Waud Loper & Dr. Warren McKinnon
Doug Lowry
Jerry Lozinski* & Joan Lozinski
Carole Lusby
Dr. Geoffrey Lusignan
Sarah Macdonald & David Macdonald*
Tim MacDonald* & Michelle Morin
Polly K. A. MacFarlane
Tracy MacMaster
Anne Martin
Sue Matthews*
Janice May
Marcia McClung*
Barbara McKenney
Virginia McLaughlin
Hélène & Ray McLenaghan
Catherine McMillan
Amy McMullen*
Jean McPhee
Nojan Medinei
Julie Medland* & Ted Medland
Stephanie Meredith
Elizabeth Metcalfe
Sigmund & Elaine Mintz
Jessica Moes*
Anne & Charles Morison
Sylvia Murray
LJ Nagel & Stan Solomon
Marina Nawrocki*
Janis Neilson*
Laurie Nemetz*
Kiem Lan Njoo
Tony Sylvestre & Lisa North
Dorothy M. Parr
Dorothy & Roland Pfeiffer
Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M.*
Archie Platt
Dr. Linda Rabeneck
Dr. John Reeve-Newson
Peter Reeve-Newson
Diana Reitberger*
Eddy Reitberger
Margaret Riggin*
James Robertson & Jim Scott
Chris Robinson
Dr. Dale Robinson & Dr. Tania Bruno
Glenn Renecker & Jens Rodberg
Edye Rome-Webster
Victor & Bernice Royce
Arden R. Ryshpan
Marie Angela Sampson
Mary E. Sarjeant
Paul J. Savard
Richard Ira Saxe
Jochen & Sabine Schleese
Christine Scott
Rochelle Silverberg
Kerry Skinner & David Wistow
Robert Smith
Larry S. Snyder
Karen Sparks*
Carolyn & Gordon Ste. Croix
Astrid M. Stec
S.M.S.
Cheryl E. Stephenson
Frances M. Stretton
Mark and Kim Surchin
Ann D. Sutton
Ronald Taber & Rowland Galbraith
Judith Tait
Daphne Taras
Veronica Tennant, C.C., LL.D, D. Litt*
Catherine Thomson
Nicholas Tomiuk
Lennox Toppin*
Diane Torney
Robin Vaile Robinson*
Marje Virro
Francine Walsh
Lenore Walters*
Germaine Warkentin, C.M., F.R.S.C.
Ruth Watts-Gransden
Lyn Westwood
Karen Wierucki*
Jill C. Willard
Jill & Geoffrey Williams
Murray Winger
E. Anne Wingfield & Leonard Wilgus
P. Madeleine Wong
Ainslie Wood
Kevin Coombs & Teri Worthington Coombs*
Vivien M. Wu
Paul Zevenhuizen*
Veronica Zufelt*
95 Anonymous Donors
* Current and Former Artists, Staff and Board Members
Heather Ogden and Emma Ouellet in islands . Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Named Funds
(As of June 30, 2024)
The National Ballet of Canada is grateful for the commitment and dedication of donors who have established a Named Fund within the Endowment Foundation. With a Named Fund, each donor creates a lasting legacy to the art of ballet.
The Isobel Allen New Creations Fund
The Jocelyn T. Allen Fund
The American Friends of Canada Dancer Fund
The Appel Family Fund in Honour of Bram & Bluma Appel
The John & Margaret Bahen Fund for Canadian Touring
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 Pat Campbell Fund for Archives
The Dr. Ann E. Camps Fund for New Creations
The Walter Carsen New Creations Fund
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation Fund
The Judith & Marshall Cohen Fund
The Horst Dantz & Don Quick Dancer Wellness Fund
The Elizabeth & Ted Davidson Fund for Emerging Choreographers
The Jeanie and Ralph Davis Fund
The Paul & Adelle Deacon Fund
The Penelope Reed Doob Fund for New Creations
The Maureen & James Dunn Dancers’ Health and Wellness Fund
The Sandra Faire Fund
The Celia Franca Memorial Fund
The Geoffrey W. Fulton Fund for Supernumeraries
The Kevin & Roger Garland Fund
The Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Fund
The Maxine Goldberg Fund for Apprentices
The Peter A. Goulding & Frank Barry White Fund
The Gulens Family Fund
The Dr. Ronald M. Haynes New Creations Fund
The Herridge Family Fund - Principal Bassoon Position
The Herridge Family Fund - Principal Flute Position
The Richard and Martha Hogarth Fund
The Sara Sylvia Holton Fund
The Barry Hughson Fund
The Gail Hutchison Fund
The Beryl & Richard Ivey Fund
The Hal Jackman Foundation Fund
The Ishrani Jaikaran Costume Fund
The Anna & Don Johnson Fund
The Anna McCowan-Johnson Dance Accessibility Fund
The Anna McCowan-Johnson Director of Equity and Engagement Fund
The Anna McCowan-Johnson New Creations Fund
The Karen Kain Legacy Fund
The James Kudelka Fund
The Sonia & Arthur Labatt Fund
The Joyce Lee Memorial Fund
The Nancy, William, Tim & Elizabeth Logan Dancer Fund
The Joan & Jerry Lozinski Fund
The Joan & Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director Fund
The Sarah & David Macdonald Fund
The Sylvia M. McPhee Dancer Fund
The Sylvia M. McPhee Orchestra Fund
The Julie & Ted Medland Fund
The Anne & Charles Morison Orchestra Fund
The Nancy Pencer Fund
The Sandra & Jim Pitblado Fund
The Kenneth F. Read Fund
The Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner Fund
The J.M. Doc Savage Fund for the RBC Apprentice Programme
The Robert and Joan Shatilla Education Fund
The Ada Slaight Fund
The Astrid Stec Fund for Apprentices
The Dr. James D. Stewart Orchestra Fund
The Frances Stretton Dancer Fund
The Ann D. Sutton Costume Fund
The Fran Taubkin Dancer Fund
The Gloria Taylor Fund
The TD Bank Group Orchestra 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
The Diana St. Barbe Weatherall
Dancer Fund
The Judith R. Wilder Fund
The John H. Williams Fund
Ballet has always been important to me. I grew up dancing, so I am an avid fan of the art form. I particularly like supporting the National Ballet as I believe it is a world class company. I appreciate the classic ballets, but welcome opportunities to see new ballets that reflect our social world.
Kim
Surchin
Patrons’ Council member and Celia Franca Society member
Season Sponsor Presenting Sponsors
Special Projects Performance Sponsors
Official Suppliers
Corporate Sponsors Government Support
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. Official
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.
Produced with the support of the City of Toronto through Toronto Arts Council.
Hosting Partner
Dancer Screen Sponsor
Official Hospitality Partner Official Health and Wellness Provider Official Dry Cleaner
Cosmetic Sponsor Official Valet Sponsor Official Digital Wrap Sponsor Official Event Supplier
Official Floral Sponsor RBC Apprentice Programme
First Award and Dinner
dance Lead Sponsor
MAD HOT BALLET Lead Sponsor
The Nutcracker
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Financial Highlights
Summary Statement of Financial Position
Dollars in thousands / As of June 30, 2024
Note 1:
The National Ballet of Canada has prepared these summary financial statements to be included as part of the annual report. The summary financial statements are derived from the audited financial statements, prepared in accordance with the Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
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 audted financials 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 statements; and
c) the summary financial statements contain the information necessary to avoid distorting or obscuring matters disclosed in the related audited financial statements, including notes thereto.
Audited financial statements are available on The National Ballet of Canada website: national.ballet.ca.
Financial Highlights
Summary Statement of Operations
Dollars in thousands / Year ended June 30, 2024
Summary Statement of Changes in Fund Balances
Dollars in thousands / Year ended June 30, 2024
Note:
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 Company’s rehearsal, instructional and administrative functions
Selected Statistics
Box office and touring 37.1%
Subscription and ticket sales Fundraising* 29.8%
Donations from individuals, foundations and corporations
Government grants 17.0%
Funding from Canada, Ontario and Toronto granting bodies
* Fundraising – Your generous donations are essential to our ability to create and deliver world-class productions and enhanced engagement experiences, and ensure that ballet remains an integral part of Canada’s rich cultural landscape.
** Other income – Includes education and community engagement, In Studio classes, rental of sets and costumes, events, investment income and miscellaneous
Expenditures
* Performance and outreach – Includes dancer and musician compensation, theatre rental, sets, costumes, props, lighting for performances, touring and costs of community engagement activities.
The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation
Message from David MacDonald, Chair
The National Ballet of Canada’s Endowment Foundation has never been in a stronger position to support the company’s mission, artists, performances and community activities. Our assets reached a record high of $115 million as of June 30, 2024, making the National Ballet one of the largest performing arts endowments in Canada. The Endowment Board increased the disbursement grant in 2023/24 from 4.5% to 5.0% of Adjusted Book Value. This resulted in a grant of $4.5 million, representing 11.3% of the company’s revenue, delivering much needed support to the company for the 2023/24 season.
Thank you to everyone who believes in the power of dance and has made gifts to be held and invested in perpetuity to support the
National Ballet. We’re extremely grateful to those who have established a legacy of giving within their lifetime so they can see and enjoy the impact of their gift immediately. Visionary donors who leave legacy gifts in their Wills are also contributing in a substantial way to the realization of the National Ballet’s artistic vision and commitment to excellence.
In the last several years, the Endowment Foundation has provided stability to the National Ballet even as world events and fluctuating markets created uncertainty. While markets have recovered, arts organizations across North America continue to face challenging times with economic pressures and a changed marketplace post pandemic.
The Endowment remains a critical part of the company’s revenue mix (box office, fundraising, Endowment grant and government grants), helping the National Ballet withstand lean times while providing stable funding over the medium to long term.
I express my deep gratitude to the donors who have entrusted us with their gifts and the members of the Endowment Foundation Board who continue to steward the Endowment with dedication, discipline, wisdom and passion for the company.
Artists of the Ballet in Suite en Blanc. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Financial Highlights
2023/24 Endowment Foundation Support
Boards of Directors
The National Ballet of Canada
Chair
Raghunath Davloor
Chair, Audit and Finance Committee
Chair, Joint Investment Committee
Krista Kerr
Chair, Development Committee
Laura Dinner
Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee
Cheryl Ferguson
Chair, Human Resources Committee
Nichole Anderson Bergeron
Chair, Pension Committee
Lisa Karen Conway
Nichole Anderson Bergeron
John Bailey
Sonja Berman
Geoff Bertram
Lisa Karen Conway
Laura Dinner
Flora Do
Cheryl Ferguson
Nancy Holland
Rochelle de-Goias Jackman
Krista Kerr
Jen Lee Koss
Fatima Laher
Eunice Lumsden
David Macdonald
Gretchen Ross
David Seville
John B. Simcoe
Alexander Younger
Jack Bertinshaw, ex officio
Sheldon Grabke, ex officio
Barry Hughson, ex officio
Jennifer Hume, ex officio
Hope Muir, ex officio
LJ Nagel, ex officio
Jenna Savella, ex officio
Mavis Staines, C.M., ex officio
Andrea Stairs, ex officio
The National Ballet of Canada
Charitable Registration Number 11905 1449 RR0001
Honourary Board
David Banks
David Binet
Judi Conacher
Missy Crosbie
Jeanie Davis
Sherry Taylor Drew
James Fleck, O.C.
William Herridge, Q.C.
Donald K. Johnson, O.C.
Lucille Joseph
Jerry Lozinski
Sue Matthews
Rose Patten, O.C.
Aaron Regent
Robin Vaile Robinson
Susan Scace
Cornell Wright
The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation
Chair
David Macdonald
Chair, Endowment Foundation Audit Committee
Sue Matthews
President
Barry Hughson, ex officio
Vice President
Hope Muir, ex officio
Treasurer
Amanda Ram
Director of Development
Diana Reitberger, CFRE
Secretary
Nikki Johnston
Sarah Aves
John Braive
Raghunath Davloor
Ed Esposto
Cheryl Ferguson
The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation
Charitable Registration Number 88989 8722 RR0001
Karen Kain, ex officio
Krista Kerr
Sue Matthews
American Friends of The National Ballet of Canada
Chair
Curt Decker
Elizabeth Herridge
Jessica Moes
Amy Johnson-Spina
UK Friends of The National Ballet of Canada
Chair
Nancy Miller
Kathleen Crook
Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada
President
Jennifer Hume
Past Chair
Karen Wierucki
Boutique Lead
Karen Brookfield
Volunteer Lead
Catherine Thomson
Secretary
Sheryl DaSilva
American Friends of The National Ballet of Canada, Inc. is recognized by IRS as a Section 501(c)( 3 ) Charitable organization.
UK Friends of The National Ballet of Canada, Inc. is a registered charity in England and Wales (1170186).
Volunteers
Development Committee
Chair
Laura Dinner
Nichole Anderson
Rags Davloor
Cheryl Ferguson
Nancy Holland
Jennifer Hume
Marcia McClung
LJ Nagel
Gretchen Ross
Natalie Warner
Dancers First
Chair
Gretchen Ross
Music Circle
Co-Chairs
Sandra Pitblado
Gretchen Ross
Esprit de Corps
Chair
Cheryl Ferguson
Ballet Club Relevé
Chair
Nancy Holland
HR Committee
Matthew Dusureault
Pension Committee
Cathy Cranston
MAD HOT BALLET Garden of Jewels
Gala Chair
Inger Bartlett
Honourary Chairs
Sonja Berman
Cleophee Eaton
Candice Sinclair
Gala Committee
Amanda Alvaro
Nichole Anderson
Inger Bartlett
Sonja Berman
Emily Burnett
Amy Burstyn-Fritz
Melissa Campisi
Rochelle de Goias
Trish Del Sorbo
Cleophee Eaton
Doone Estey
Rana Florida
Jane Gill
Sarah Gillin
Tamara Glazier
Jane Halverson
Barry Hughson
Adrian Mainella
Nicholas Mellamphy
Myles Mindham
Hope Muir
Amanda Riva
Ralph Roach
Vanessa Schlaepfer
Candice Sinclair
Erin Sternberg
Mary-Kathleen Young
2023/24 Community Impact Report
Senior Writer: Caroline Dickie
Art Director: Carmen Wagner
Graphic Designer: Miriam Altamira
Senior Manager, Development Communications: John Hart
Gift Management Coordinator: Lucy White
Patrons’ Council Committee
Chair
LJ Nagel
Judi Conacher
Catriona Ferguson
Azadeh Houshmand
Greg Johns
Eunice Lumsden
Genevieve Mckillop
Elana Metter
Daniel Moulton
Natalie Warner
Mary-Kathleen Young
Celia Franca Society Ambassador Committee
Chair
Marcia McClung
Pat Campbell
Jane Darville
Lorne Fox
Ishrani Jaikaran
Mary Jo Little
Edye Rome-Webster
Karen Sparks
Marje Virro
David Wistow
Ten Years with Barry Hughson
In June 2024, Barry Hughson completed his tenure with The National Ballet of Canada after a decade as Executive Director. Under his leadership, the company accelerated its artistic growth, expanded community engagement programming, developed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and strengthened our presence on the international stage. These achievements transcended even the historic challenges of COVID-19, coinciding with a ten-year cumulative budget surplus and an Endowment of over $100M.
Barry’s leadership balanced ambition with pragmatism. More than that, it was founded on a genuine passion for dance that started in childhood. We thank him for his immense contribution to the stability and growth of the company and wish him every success for the future.
Barry has dedicated an incredible 10 years of leadership to The National Ballet of Canada and leaves the company ready to embrace an exciting and ambitious future.
Hope Muir Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director
Barry Hughson. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Retirements
Three beloved senior artists gave their final performances with the National Ballet in 2023/24. We celebrate their unique gifts and thank them for their dedication to dance.
Principal Dancer Piotr Stanczyk
After 25 years, Piotr Stanczyk bid farewell to the National Ballet with exquisite performances of Passion by a beloved mentor in James Kudelka. Piotr was singular in his ability to command the stage with his dramatic presence while evoking the nuances of human behaviour. His powerful performances across classical and contemporary work, including lead roles in The Winter’s Tale and The Man in Black, made him one of the finest artists in company history.
Senior Répétiteur Peter Ottmann
Peter Ottmann was part of the fabric of the National Ballet for nearly 50 years. His elegant demeanour was a defining quality both onstage and off. Born in Renfrew, Ontario and trained at Canada’s National Ballet School, Peter joined the company in 1976 and was promoted to First Soloist in 1983. Peter’s grace and passion as a dancer made him a natural as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and Prince Florimund in The Sleeping Beauty, among other lead roles. After retiring from the stage, he brought his deep experience to progressively senior roles within the artistic team, to character roles and coaching. He was a leading répétiteur, knowing the intricate details of many of the company’s ballets, especially the works of James Kudelka, which Peter set worldwide. He has been a friend, mentor and artist of the highest order. Peter retired following his performances as the loveable knight errant in Don Quixote in June.
First Soloist Jordana Daumec
Fearless in contemporary work and pristine in the classics, Jordana Daumec has been lighting up the stage since 2003. She was equally radiant behind the scenes as a mentor, creative collaborator and champion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Jordana gave her farewell performances in George Balanchine’s Jewels, performing a lead role in Rubies.
Top to bottom: Piotr Stanczyk at the curtain call for Passion . Koto Ishihara and Peter Ottmann with Artists of the Ballet in Don Quixote. Jordana Daumec’s final curtain call for Jewels . Photos by Bruce Zinger and Karolina Kuras.
logo_ballet invites you to experience ballet in a new light
Bold, inviting, unexpected and accessible. All describe The National Ballet of Canada’s visual identity following a year-long brand refresh in partnership with Bruce Mau Design, effective July 9, 2024. The concept is called “The Storyteller” for its emphasis on creative storytelling that speaks directly to you. Core features include a redesigned website with motion elements, closeup photography and saturated single colours of orange, green and blue. We are so grateful to those who participated in the creation of this identity by providing invaluable input and feedback along the way – our artists, Board members, audiences, staff and members of the international dance community. Together, we have captured the modern quality that will expand and diversify our audiences and lead the National Ballet into the future under Artistic Director Hope Muir.
In Practice
• A recognizable lowercase wordmark incorporates space that makes the National Ballet the protagonist in its own stories and sparks dialogue
• Close-up photography with a single light source invites human connection and focuses on the dancers’ individuality, emotions and athleticism
• Fully redesigned website improves functionality and incorporates movement and video
• Branded company merchandise like water bottles and tote bags integrate the National Ballet into your daily routine
Tirion Law and Larkin Miller.
Photo by Karolina Kuras.
In Memoriam
The history of The National Ballet of Canada is one of inspired individuals coming together to build something extraordinary. We remember these friends whom we lost this season.
Judith Cohen (1943 – 2024)
Judi was a trailblazer, the first woman to chair the board of any major arts company in Canada, when she led the National Ballet’s Board of Directors from 1987 to 1990. She was a key figure in creating the International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize. Over four decades, she helped to shape The National Ballet of Canada into the renowned institution it is today, building lasting friendships along the way.
Timothy Stewart (1940 – 2023)
Tim had an unforgettable start to what became a long association with The National Ballet of Canada as a Board member (1976 – 1988), donor and as a member of the Board of the McLean Foundation. He drove the “getaway car” for Mikhail Baryshnikov as he fled the O’Keefe Centre and the KGB to defect from the Soviet Union in 1974. We are grateful to Tim for his generosity, friendship and vision.
Nona Heaslip (1930 – 2024)
Nona gave generously to The National Ballet of Canada for 25 years and was a valued member of The Producers’ Circle. A career journalist, she served on numerous Boards in Canadian culture and education and, with her husband, created the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation to support charitable organizations. Nona was named to the Order of Canada in 2021.
Swan Song
The National Ballet of Canada had its closeup in 2023 with the premiere of Chelsea McMullan’s feature documentary, Swan Song. The film takes viewers inside the 2022 creation of Swan Lake by Artistic Director Emerita Karen Kain, giving unprecedented access to the emotional, creative and physical fortitude of our artists. Swan Song has screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival in the UK and the Calgary International Film Festival, where it received the Jury Award for Best Canadian Documentary. Swan Song is also available as an expanded mini-series on CBC Gem.
In 2024, the film premiered in the US at IFC Center in New York, in select theatres in Los Angeles and is available on demand throughout the US. Following the US release, the film had a limited theatrical run in the UK at London’s DocHouse and became available on demand in the UK shortly thereafter.
Tene Ward with Artists of the Ballet in Swan Song
Harrison James and Jurgita Dronina in Swan Song
Karen Kain in rehearsal for Swan Lake with Genevieve Penn Nabity and Christopher Gerty.
Photos by Karolina Kuras and Sean O’Neill.
Jordana Daumec and Hannah Galway with Artists of the Ballet in Emma Bovary
Cover: Genevieve Penn Nabity with Artists of the Ballet in Don Quixote
Photos by Karolina Kuras.