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Alice Dances with a Giant Cat in the National Ballet’s Wonderland

The National Ballet's Cheshire Cat is 25 feet long, takes eight people to manipulate, and is as mischievous as ever.

By Mark Mann Mar. 13th, 12:00 pm

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Toronto Leading the Resurgence of Narrative Ballet

The National Ballet of Canada is paving the way for a new era of narrative ballet—and taking their performances to new frontiers.

By Sheena Lyonnais Nov. 26th, 12:40 pm

Behind the Scenes With the National Ballet

Celebrate World Ballet Day by taking in a livestream of the company's rehearsals.

By Sarah Sweet Oct. 1st, 12:15 pm

I Want Your Job: Robert Binet, Ballet Choreographer

Meet the young man who's keeping Canada's best ballet dancers on their toes.

By Kaitlyn Kochany Nov. 27th, 11:00 am

National Ballet of Canada Presents Hamlet

At the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, choreographer Kevin O'Day stages Hamlet without all the "words, words, words."

By Graeme Bayliss • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 4th, 1:45 pm

Behind the Scenes of The Sleeping Beauty

The National Ballet of Canada's newest production comes to life on the stage, as well as behind it.

By Kyle Bachan • Photos by Corbin SmithMar. 12th, 10:15 am

Rob Ford to Appear as Cannon Doll in the Nutcracker this Saturday

Mayor will play a cameo role during the opening performance of the season.

By Torontoist Dec. 6th, 12:33 pm

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Tiny Dancers and Larger-Than-Life Theatrics in Love Lies Bleeding

Alberta Ballet's show based on the music of Elton John and Bernie Taupin delivers on glitz and glamour but has little depth.

By Carly Maga Nov. 10th, 9:30 am

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Ten Questions With: Karen Kain

By Kiva Reardon • Illustration by Chloe CushmanNov. 7th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Centre Stage in the Cold War

By Kevin Plummer Jul. 2nd, 3:00 pm

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Alice Turns Ballet Topsy-Turvy

By Carly Maga Jun. 9th, 11:30 am

Scene: the National Ballet’s New Production Studio

By Torontoist Apr. 30th, 11:30 am

Kirov Ballet’s Swan Lake Full of Old World Charm

By Allison McDonald Mar. 7th, 12:00 pm

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So You Think You Can Danse?

By Courtney Clinton Mar. 1st, 1:00 pm

Halo: The Ballet Gets Space Marines To Dance in a Church

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 26th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: The Greatest Skating Carnival in America

By Kevin Plummer Mar. 14th, 12:00 pm

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Restoration Done Right

By Marc Lostracco Jun. 20th, 10:00 am

Nutcracker Kicks Off

By Amanda Buckiewicz Dec. 7th, 7:41 pm