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National Ballet of Canada

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Take a Tour of Canada's National Ballet School

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The Dancers | The National Ballet of Canada

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The Sleeping Beauty: Aurora's Gifts | The National Ballet of Canada

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Swan Lake | 2016 | The National Ballet of Canada

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Becoming the Sugar Plum Fairy | The National Ballet of Canada

The National Ballet of Canada is Canada's largest ballet company. It was founded by Celia Franca and Julia Bondy in 1951 and is based in Toronto, Ontario. Based upon the unity of Canadian trained dancers in the tradition and style of England's Royal Ballet, The National is regarded as the premier classical ballet company in Canada.
    • Creation of the National Ballet of Canada 

    • Development 

    • The National Ballet School of Canada 

    • International recognition 

    • Dancers