Posts Filed Under: National Ballet of Canada

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Your Guide to Getting Out of the House in Winter

We find an activity for everyone, so now you have no excuses.

By Jessica Buck Jan. 18th, 12:00 pm

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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

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Locally Made: Grant Heaps, Textile Artist

Fabric fanatic Grant Heaps makes quilting look cool.

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 15th, 4:00 pm

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

Urban Planner: June 1, 2012

Today: a festival of clowns that isn't for kids, some off-the-map music for anyone who didn't get a ticket to Talib Kweli, and so, so much comedy.

By Steve Fisher Jun. 1st, 7:00 am

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Urban Planner: February 29, 2012

It's a day that only comes around once every four years, so make the most of it by: catching three authors at Harbourfront; checking out the National Ballet of Canada's newest performance; and stopping by a screening of a documentary about Sonic Youth, with a concert right after.

By Laura Hewitt Feb. 29th, 7:00 am

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Ford Drops the Cannonball in The Nutcracker

This past weekend, Mayor Rob Ford made his stage debut at the National Ballet of Canada. But we ask, is he playing nice so companies will play it safe?

By Carly Maga Dec. 12th, 12:00 pm

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

Urban Planner: November 16, 2011

Today in Toronto: see the National Ballet of Canada kick off its 60th season with Romeo and Juliet, rock out to indie supergroup Mister Heavenly, and listen in on three authors at the Pivot Reading Series.

By Laura Hewitt Nov. 16th, 7:00 am

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Historicist: Centre Stage in the Cold War

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

Urban Planner: June 21, 2011

By Laura Hewitt Jun. 21st, 7:00 am

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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

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Urban Planner: June 8, 2010

By Ryan West Jun. 8th, 7:00 am

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National Ballet Makes Its Pointe

By Amanda Buckiewicz Jun. 9th, 6:34 am