2013|14 Annual Report for our Donor Community Table of Contents

“Stamina, guts and “A company that can 4 Message from Karen Kain, Artistic Director 6 Message from Barry Hughson, Executive Director passion are what define perform classical and 7 Message from David Binet, Chair, Board of Directors this company right now.” contemporary ballet with 8 Grant Thornton Auditors’ Report 9 Summary Financial Statements National Post equal aplomb.” 10 Selected Statistics: Revenue 2013/14 The Globe and Mail 11 Selected Statistics: Attendance 2013/14 12 The National Ballet of Canada 2013/14 Board of Directors 13 2013/14 Committees 14 Artistic Excellence 15 Roster of Dancers 2013/14 16 Major Gifts 17 Onegin: Celebrating Aleksandar Antonijevic 18 The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra 19 Swan Lake 20 Rolex Dancers First Awards 21 Dancers First Sponsorship Programme 22 A Month in the Country 23 Dancer Health and Wellness at The National Ballet of Canada 24 Esprit de Corps Supporting the Standard of Excellence 24 The Winter's Tale a Triumph 25 RBC Apprentice Programme & RBC Emerging Artist Award 26 Patrons' Council Season Closing Party 27 2013/14 Corporate Sponsors 27 2013/14 Corporate Council 27 2013/14 Foundation Donors 28 New Productions 29 Innovation 30 Production Builders and The Producers' Circle 31 Spectre de la Rose 32 Touring 33 Saratoga Springs, NY 34 Ottawa 35 Education & Outreach 38 MAD HOT BALLET: Spellbound 40 Individual Giving 46 Teknion: Partnership of Excellence 46 Top 100 Employers 47 Executive Director Barry Hughson Joins the National Ballet 47 Tribute Gifts 48 The National Ballet of Canada Staff 49 Government Support 50 Message from David Macdonald, Chair, The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation 51 Gifts to The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation 51 Leaving a Legacy: J.M. Doc Savage 52 Named Funds 52 Bequests 53 Celia Franca Society 54 Grant Thornton Auditors' Report, Endowment Foundation 55 Endowment Foundation Financial Statements

Artists of the Ballet in Swan Lake. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

2 3 Message from the Artistic Director

The past year was a season of very gratifying artistic successes for The National Ballet of Canada, ones and finally, Pointe Shoe Manager/Assistant Ballet that point to both the company’s current vigour and to some exciting creative developments on the horizon. Mistress Lorna Geddes is recognized for 55 years In April I had the opportunity to attend the world premiere in London of our latest co-production with The with the company. Royal Ballet, Christopher Wheeldon’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. The ballet was an Last season saw the retirement of Principal Dancer enormous success, artistically and critically, and played to sold out houses. It brings together Christopher’s Aleksandar Antonijevic after 23 years and First extraordinary choreography and Joby Talbot’s brilliant music, which, as everyone knows, were such a winning Soloist Stacey Shiori Minagawa after dancing with combination in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The Winter’s Tale is in its own way just as remarkable. It’s the company for 21 years. Principal Character Artist a stunning ballet, touching, gloriously designed and simply gorgeous to watch. I have every confidence that Kevin D. Bowles and Corps de Ballet members Krista when the National Ballet gets to perform it in November 2015, it will have the same sort of impact that Alice Dowson and Aarik Wells also retired last season. Jean has had. Verch, Orchestra member, then Orchestra Manager and Music Administrator, who retired in June 2014, is recognized for her 52 years with the company. Here at home, a different and heartening glimpse of success since it started, reaching a large number of As always, I want to thank all of our dancers and the future was on display with our second Innovation young school age children, and by livestreaming the musicians, our board, donor, patrons, our administrative programme. Featuring new works by Robert Binet, programming, it is now reaching many more. As well, staff, wardrobe and production personnel and our José Navas, and James Kudelka, it demonstrated a new programme, In Studio, which offers dance and Executive Director Barry Hughson. A great ballet that the state of both the present and the future of fitness classes to the community, opened at The company is great by virtue of all of its many parts Canadian choreography are very healthy. We have Walter Carsen Centre. More than 7,000 people working in concert and every one of the parts of the created the position of Choreographic Associate enrolled in the different classes, which exceeded our National Ballet is vital to its strength and stature. to further encourage this growth and I’m especially expectations and certainly bodes well for the I look forward to working with everyone in the pleased to see Guillaume Côté’s development as a continuation of the programme in the future. company as we all reach for even greater success in dance creator in this role. Like his fellow Choreographic A great many members of the company reached the future. Associate Robert Binet, Guillaume’s work has a important milestones in their careers in the past year. stunning maturity and intelligence to it that I’m certain For 20 years of service, from our orchestra are will only deepen as his artistry develops. Violinist James Aylesworth and Percussionist Mark Along with Innovation, our other programmes during Mazur and Je-an Salas, former Soloist and current the 2013/14 season also made strong impressions Resident Pilates Teacher. with our audiences, from classic ballets such as Swan This season, the company will celebrate Principal Lake, Onegin and Cinderella to more challenging Dancer Sonia Rodriguez’s 25th anniversary. We will Karen Kain, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont. contemporary fare such as Watch her, Opus 19/ be recognizing this significant milestone at a Artistic Director The Dreamer and the second detail. Our audience’s performance of The Sleeping Beauty in June, 2015. embrace of Marco Goecke’s version of Spectre de la A number of notable anniversaries took place in the Rose was especially satisfying and showed that there 2013/14 season. Orchestra members Paul Langley is a strong appetite for work that seeks to locate new and Jerry Robinson celebrated 25 years of service. structural and stylistic dance vocabularies even within Resident Cutter Ruth Bartel, Wardrobe Coordinator the boundaries of established classics. Barbara de Kat, Costume Rental Coordinator Mary I want to mention key developments in two of Hurley and Orchestra members Valerie Kuinka, Bev our outreach programmes. The first is YOU dance, Spotton and Paul Zevenhuizen are recognized for which for the first time last year livestreamed on the their 30 years. Company Management Assistant internet into schools in the Greater Toronto Area and Sarita Dotan marked 35 years with the company, across Ontario. YOU dance has been an enormous Principal Character Artist Tomas Schramek 45 years

Karen Kain. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic.

4 5 Message from the Executive Director and the Chair of the Board of Directors

As always, our fiscal health is directly related to the Speaking of whom, I want to thank all of those donors, generosity of our donors, many who are celebrating whose contributions are not just an irreplaceable more than 30 years of passionate patronage. I have and essential source of support for everything the been so moved by the way our donors talk about National Ballet does, but are a reminder that the their relationship to the company. They use words like National Ballet is about the people who care for it and passion and trust, and more than a few have said that who have made it an integral part of their lives. I want their relationship with the National Ballet gives them to thank, too, the board of directors with whom I back far more than they give. I am so proud to be work, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the part of an institution that has engendered this unique company and also the wonderful volunteers who give brand of loyalty, and we will continue to do everything so much of their time and energy to the company. we can to earn your continued passion and trust. Of course, all this is in service of the great art of n behalf of my family, I’d like to begin by thanking I’m also pleased to report that major gains were arge organizations, artistic or otherwise, have ballet, and the great ballets that the National Ballet Oeveryone for their warm welcome last January. made in the growth of the Endowment Foundation, L their distinctive cultures, their own procedures puts onstage, season after season. And for that we I must thank Board Chair David Binet for his support largely from thoughtful gifts to establish named funds and habits, their own ways of doing things and making have to thank our talented and visionary Artistic throughout my transition and for the exceptional and through legacy gifts. Our Celia Franca Society things work. Transitions of any kind, but especially Director, Karen Kain. Working with Karen and her leadership he provides to The National Ballet of continues to grow, with increasing numbers of our at the top, can often be tricky. There are often periods artistic, administrative and production staff is a Canada, as well as my predecessor Kevin Garland. members wishing to ensure a vital National Ballet for of adjustment as everyone acclimatizes to the new constant delight and I know that with her in charge Kevin provided more than a decade of strong leadership future generations. situation. I think it’s a tribute to Barry Hughson’s skills the company’s artistic health couldn’t be in better to this institution and I will always be grateful to her Our fundraising success is directly linked to both as an Executive Director and a colleague that hands and that the company’s artistic future is going for extending the date of her well-deserved retirement outstanding volunteer leadership. On behalf of director his arrival at and immersion into the culture of The to be brighter than ever. to allow my family to make our transition to Toronto at of Development Diana Reitberger and her team, I National Ballet of Canada has gone so smoothly. His the right time for us. extend our deepest thanks to all of our programme experience, pragmatism and his ability to fit into and I am pleased to report that The National Ballet of chairs for their exceptional commitment. take the helm of the company as easily as he has Canada is arguably in the best position, artistically As we look ahead, we need to be sure that The done, have made the transition not just painless, but and fiscally, in its history. With the leadership of National Ballet of Canada is at the front of the curve a pleasure. I want to take this opportunity to welcome Karen, Kevin, Board, staff and donors, the National – pushing boundaries, leveraging opportunities, and Barry to the National Ballet and to say how much the Ballet has weathered the last few tumultuous years continuing to deliver a product that is second to board and I look forward to working with him in the David Binet of global economic challenge, not only surviving, but none. I know that you will all be beside us as we years to come. Chair of the Board of Directors absolutely thriving. continue our bold march forward. We are all caretakers The National Ballet’s endowment is a vital part – Today’s National Ballet is debt-free, has consistently of an immense legacy, started by Celia Franca all and indicator – of the company’s financial stability balanced its operating budget, delivered a modest those years ago in a studio that sometimes had heat. and health. I’m happy to report that the past year surplus for the fifth consecutive year, grown its Celia took those first bold courageous steps, and we was a positive one for the endowment, with assets endowment and significantly invested in its mission will continue to follow her remarkable lead with of The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment by commissioning major works by some of the most integrity, pride, determination and commitment – and Foundation growing from $47.3 million to $56.5 influential choreographers of our time. We presented most importantly, with grace. million. This is due in large measure to the expert 88 performances in Toronto and on tour in Ottawa Thank you. guidance and oversight provided by the Foundation’s and Saratoga Springs NY, attended by more than Chair, David Macdonald, whose financial acumen and 157,000 patrons. Our work in the community included foresight have proven indispensible to the endowment’s more than 1500 events, including more than 1,000 growth. As well, the federal government’s matching classes conducted through our newly launched In grant program under the Endowment Incentive Studio programme. In total, the National Ballet Component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund reached an audience of nearly 300,000 people this and the Ontario Arts Foundation's matching funds past fiscal year. While some peer organizations in Barry Hughson have been pivotal in growing the endowment in two North America are posting significant operating losses, Executive Director ways—directly, through the funds they provide, and the National Ballet has once again proven to be a also by providing an incentive for our many donors to good and responsible stewards of your investment. give so generously.

Barry Hughson. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic. David Binet. Photo by Sian Richards.

6 7 The National Ballet of Canada

Summary Statements of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances (Dollars in thousands) Year ended June 30 2014 2013

Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds

Gretchen Walter Total Total Creative Ross Operating Carsen Capital Production Centre Centre Revenue Box Office $ 11,920 $ - $ - $ - $ 11,920 $ 12,769 Fundraising 7,623 259 24 35 7,941 8,925 Grants 6,079 - - - 6,079 6,675 The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation 1,456 - - - 1,456 1,347 Investment and other 572 - - 341 913 912

27,650 259 24 376 28,309 30,628 Expenditures Performance 17,747 250 - - 17,997 19,650 Marketing, publicity & outreach 4,225 - - - 4,225 4,416 Fundraising and development 2,467 - - - 2,467 2,535 General administration 2,384 - - 12 2,396 2,374 Facilities 818 - 111 587 1,516 1,434

27,641 250 111 599 28,601 30,409

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures 9 9 (87) (223) (292) 219 Fund balances — beginning of year 14 455 2,835 3,579 6,883 6,664

Fund balances — end of year $ 23 $ 464 $ 2,748 $ 3,356 $ 6,591 $ 6,883

Gretchen Ross Production Centre Fund Walter Carsen Centre Fund The fund consists of The Gretchen Ross Production Centre, the home of the scenic The fund consists of The Walter Carsen Centre, the home of the company's rehearsal and production workshop and storage facility for the company's sets, props and theatrical administrative functions at Kings Landing. equipment.

Summary Statements of Financial Position (Dollars in thousands) Year ended June 30 2014 2013

Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds

Gretchen Walter Total Total Creative Ross Operating Carsen Capital Production Centre Centre Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,271 $ - $ - $ 1 $ 3,272 $ 2,730 Accounts receivable 1,130 - 20 - 1,150 1,140 Prepaid expenses 1,342 - - - 1,342 410

5,743 - 20 1 5,764 4,280

Investments - - - 2,085 2,085 2,033 Employee future benefits 2,639 - - - 2,639 2,301 Capital assets 56 - 3,657 1,273 4,986 5,311

$ 8,438 $ - $ 3,677 $ 3,359 $ 15,474 $ 13,925 Liabilities and Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 2,340 $ - $ - $ 3 $ 2,343 $ 1,940 Deferred revenue 5,482 - - - 5,482 4,202 Interfund (receivable) payable (929) - 929 - - -

6,893 - 929 3 7,825 6,142

Deferred revenue 1,058 - - - 1,058 900

7,951 - 929 3 8,883 7,042

Fund Balances 487 - 2,748 3,356 6,591 6,883

$ 8,438 $ - $ 3,677 $ 3,359 $ 15,474 $ 13,925

Note 1 Criteria for presentation of summary financial statements

The information selected by management for presentation in the Summary Financial Statements has been identified as being the most pertinent and useful financial data for inclusion in The National Ballet of Canada annual report.

Audited financial statements are available on The National Ballet of Canada official website.

8 9 Selected Statistics: Selected Statistics: Revenue 2013/14 Attendance 2013/14

Toronto Season Number of Performances Attendance Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Swan Lake 17 34,702 (Dollars in thousands) Year ended June 30 Innovation: Watershed, Unearth, Being and Nothingness (Part 1), 6 9,073 2014 2013 … black night’s bright day … Private Sector Fundraising Revenue Watch her & A Month in the Country 7 8,752 Individuals $ 3,663 46% $ 4,305 48% New production sponsorships 2,420 31% 2,743 31% Onegin 7 11,867 Corporate 728 9% 913 10% Physical Thinking: Spectre de la Rose, Opus 19/The Dreamer, 6 8,030 Special Events 1,130 14% 964 11% the second detail

Total Fundraising $ 7,941 100% $ 8,925 100% Cinderella 11 20,940 Romeo and Juliet 3 5,136 2014 2013 Sources of Revenue Total Main Season Performances 57 98,500 Box Office $ 11,920 42% $ 12,769 42% The Nutcracker 23 44,749 Fundraising 7,941 28% 8,925 29% Grants 6,079 22% 6,675 22% MAD HOT BALLET Gala Performance 1 1,833 The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation 1,456 5% 1,347 4% Total Four Seasons Centre Performances 81 145,082 Investments and other 913 3% 912 3%

Total $ 28,309 100% $ 30,628 100% Touring Number of Performances Attendance Saratoga Springs, New York 4 5,636 Ottawa, Ontario 3 6,390 Total Touring Performances 7 12,026

Community Outreach Number of Events Attendance Ballet Class with the Stars 4 200 Ballet Talks 57 28,500 Ballet Talks on Tour 1 200 Fundraising 28% Swan Lake Display, Ottawa 3 6,390 Swan Lake Display, Four Seasons Centre 22 35,802 Prokofiev Display, Four Seasons Centre 21 34,106 Class on Stage 1 700 Culture Days 2 45 Dance About 7 2,450 Grants 22% Exploring Ballet Workshops 12 420 In Studio Classes 1,026 7,573 Master Classes 1 102 Master Classes on Tour 1 25 Nutcracker Story Time 23 6,900 Box Office 42% Share the Magic Performances 2 3,000 Summer Dance Intensive 80 46 Tours of The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of 6 200 Endowment Foundation 5% Canada Investment and Other 3% YOU dance Performances 22 5,720 YOU dance Workshops 165 5,775 YOU dance Live Streams 3 4,000 Total Outreach 1,459 142,154

Grand Total 1,547 299,262

10 11 The National Ballet of Canada 2013/14 Board of Directors 2013/14 Committees

David W. Binet, Chair Development Committee The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator, Chair Krista Kerr, Chair, Patrons’ Council Directors Jane Allen, Chair, Corporate Geneviève McKillop, President, Volunteer Committee Aleksandar Antonijevic, ex-officio David Binet, Chair, Board of Directors Lynda Prince, Chair, Special Events Melanie Dowhaniuk, Co-Chair, Turnout Gretchen Ross, Chair, Major Gifts John H. Bailey Allison Freeman, Co-Chair, Turnout Susanne Boyce Marlene DelZotto The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator Patrons’ Council Committee Bronwen Evans Patrons’ Council Committee Chair Jordan Applebaum Anne LeGresley Sandra Faire Krista Kerr Fiona Berry Eunice Lumsden Robert Brews Sylvia McGovern Greta Hodgkinson, ex-officio Vice-Chair Judi Conacher Julie Medland Barry Hughson, ex-officio Jane Darville Jeanie Davis L.J. Nagel Lee Anne Downey Linda O'Leary Victoria Jackman Taanta Gupta Janet Parkinson Karen Kain, C.C., ex-officio Vanessa Harwood Paul Savard Krista Kerr Avril Higgins Lenore Walters Ann Hogarth Robert Lawrie Janet Lewell Philip Lieberman Turnout Cabinet Jerry Lozinski Co-Chairs Cabinet Members Ambassadors David Macdonald Melanie Dowhaniuk Vanessa Antinucci Andreas Antoniou Allison Freeman Gargi Chopra Marisa Ortega Geneviève McKillop Lindsay Cook Golbou Rad Ryan McNally Honorary Co-Chairs Kerri Craddock Leah Wright Krista Dowson Stephanie Daub Donna Meyers Giorgio Galli Flora Do Linda O’Leary Roxanne Earle David Pell, ex-officio Marie-Christine Joly Jonathan Voigt Nancy Pencer Jack Petch, ex-officio Lynda Prince Recognition Committee Robbie J. Pryde The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator, Chair Gretchen Ross Gretchen Ross Noreen Taylor Victor R. Royce Mavis Staines, C.M., ex-officio Daniel F. Sullivan Gala Committee Noreen Taylor Vanessa & Mark Mulroney, Co-Chairs Sandra Faire Deena Pantalone Victor & Bernice Royce, Honourary Co-Chairs Jane Gill Jennan Phelan Beth Wilson Jane Hanrahan Lynda Prince Cornell C.V. Wright Markus Anderson Karen Kain Lauren Prince Aleksandar Antonijevic Farsad Kiani Laura Rapp Michelle Bakos Nicholas Mellamphy Irit Shay Inger Bartlett Caroline Mulroney Lapham Róisín L. Tiwari Bonnie Brownlee Adrian Mainella Regan Watts Elly Daniels Bernadette Mora Alexandra Weston Marlene DelZotto Linda O’Leary Xiao Nan Yu

Naoya Ebe is sponsored through Dancers First by Gretchen Ross.

Naoya Ebe and Sonia Rodriguez in Opus 19/The Dreamer. Photo by Jeremy Mimnagh.

12 13 Roster of Dancers 2013/14 (As of June 30, 2014)

Principals Second Soloists James Leja Artistic Aleksandar Antonijevic Skylar Campbell Elizabeth Marrable Guillaume Côté Jordana Daumec Shino Mori Greta Hodgkinson Alexandra MacDonald Jacklyn Oakley Svetlana Lunkina* Chelsy Meiss Andreea Olteanu Evan McKie* Tiffany Mosher Asiel Rivero Excellence Heather Ogden Jenna Savella Joseph Steinauer Sonia Rodriguez Brendan Saye Nan Wang The 2013/14 season celebrated the contemporary and the Piotr Stanczyk Christopher Stalzer Aarik Wells classical, showcasing the versatility and athleticism of our Jillian Vanstone Dylan Tedaldi Sarah Elena Wolff dancers. Thank you for the role you play in ensuring that Xiao Nan Yu The National Ballet of Canada is at the peak of its artform Corps de Ballet RBC Apprentice and for giving our artists the opportunity to shine. Principal Character Artists James Applewhite Programme / Kevin D. Bowles Jack Bertinshaw YOU dance “The 2013/14 season reflected the energy and dynamism Lorna Geddes Adji Cissoko Rhiannon Fairless with a rich blend of contemporary and classical ballets that Alejandra Perez-Gomez Trygve Cumpston Liana Macera displayed the trove of talent that makes up our remarkable Rebekah Rimsay Shaila D’Onofrio Elenora Morris company.” Tomas Schramek Krista Dowson Felix Paquet Hazaros Surmeyan Nadine Drouin Meghan Pugh —Artistic Director Karen Kain, C.C. Jackson Dwyer Ben Rudisin First Soloists Hannah Fischer Kota Sato Naoya Ebe Francesco Gabriele Frola Martin ten Kortenaar Keiichi Hirano Giorgio Galli Mimi Tompkins Tanya Howard Selene Guerrero-Trujillo Ethan Watts Stephanie Hutchison Emma Hawes * Principal Guest Artist Etienne Lavigne Juri Hiraoka Patrick Lavoie Jin Min Hong Elena Lobsanova Kathryn Hosier Evan McKie's appearance as a Principal Guest Artist was made McGee Maddox Rui Huang possible by a generous donation Stacey Shiori Minagawa Harrison James from the Frank Gerstein Tina Pereira Lise-Marie Jourdain Charitable Foundation. Jonathan Renna Larissa Khotchenkova Robert Stephen Miyoko Koyasu

Guillaume Côté is sponsored through Dancers First by Emmanuelle Gattuso and Allan Slaight. Elena Lobsanova is sponsored through Dancers First by Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan.

Left: Elena Lobsanova and Guillaume Côté in Romeo and Juliet. Photo by Bruce Zinger. This page: Artists of the Ballet in Watch her. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic.

14 15 Onegin: Celebrating Major Gifts Aleksandar Antonijevic

Prima Circle In March 2014, the National Ballet celebrated the illustrious career of Principal Dancer Aleksandar Antonijevic during his final performances of Onegin, one of his most acclaimed roles. Mr. Antonijevic joined the company Prima Circle acknowledges the extraordinary generosity of those donors whose cumulative giving to The in 1991 and was promoted to Principal Dancer in 1995. Over 23 years of extraordinary performances, Mr. National Ballet of Canada and The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation has reached Antonjevic danced with the elegance of a true danseur noble. $1 million or more.

John & Margaret Bahen The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C. BMO Financial Group John & Claudine Bailey Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. CIBC Torunn & David Banks Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C. RBC Foundation Mona Campbell, O.C. Susan Scace & Arthur Scace, C.M., Q.C. TD Bank Group “Aleksandar Antonijevic gives the performance of his career… Walter Carsen, O.C. One Anonymous Donor Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan He is one of the most complex yet understandable Onegins I Margaret Fleck & Jim Fleck, O.C. The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada have ever seen.” Kevin & Roger Garland Hal Jackman Foundation Gail Hutchison The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation The Hamilton Spectator Beryl Ivey, C.M. & Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Joan & Jerry Lozinski Sarah & David Macdonald

Orchestra Since the founding of the company in 1951 by Celia Franca, live music has been an essential component of every National Ballet performance. It is a priority of the National Ballet to retain its own orchestra as it deeply believes that live music is a necessity to the performance experience for the dancers and the audience members. Thank you to the following donors for their support towards the only dedicated ballet orchestra in Canada.

Nani & Austin Beutel Mary & Graham Hallward The Mary-Margaret Webb Foundation Rehearsal Pianists

Special Gifts

The National Ballet is extremely grateful to the donors who have made generous gifts in support of special projects. These gifts provide leadership and capital to support the comapny's funding priorities.

Lionel K. Conacher in honour of Judi Conacher Studio Audio Visual Equipment

Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Production Support

The Frank Gerstein Charitable Foundation Underwriter, Guest Artist Fund

The Phyliss & Irving Snider Foundation The Four Seasons Complete Documentation Package Underwriter

Onegin is presented by

Onegin is generously supported by an anonymous friend of the National Ballet.

Aleksandar Antonijevic takes his final bow following his last performance of Onegin. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

16 17 Orchestra (As of June 30, 2014) Swan Lake

The National Ballet of Canada’s 2013/14 season opened with the return of Swan Lake, choreographed by James Kudelka. One of the central works in the classical cannon, this beloved work enthralled Toronto audiences with 17 performances in November and March.

The March 2014 performances of Swan Lake marked Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson’s final performance of Odette/Odile, a role that she created in 1999.

Music Director and Cellos Derek Conrod Principal Conductor Maurizio Baccante, Principal Scott Wevers David Briskin Olga Laktionova Andrew McIntosh Trumpets Violins Marianne Pack Richard Sandals, Principal Lynn Kuo, Elaine Thompson Mark Dharmaratnam Assistant Concertmaster Paul Widner Robert Weymouth Dominique Laplante, Principal Second Violin Basses Trombones Aaron Schwebel, Hans J.F. Preuss, Principal David Archer, Principal Assistant Principal Paul Langley Robert Ferguson Second Violin Robert Speer David Pell, Bass Trombone James Aylesworth Cary Takagaki Jennie Baccante Tuba Sheldon Grabke Flutes Sasha Johnson “It is bittersweet to say good- Xiao Grabke Leslie J. Allt, Principal bye to Swan Lake, however my Nancy Kershaw Maria Pelletier Harp career continues to hold Sonia Klimasko-Leheniuk Shelley Brown, Piccolo Lucie Parent, Principal wonderful challenges for me Csaba Koczó and I am really excited by all Yakov Lerner Oboes Tympani that I see ahead.” Jayne Maddison Mark Rogers, Principal Michael Perry, Principal Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson Ron Mah Karen Rotenberg Aya Miyagawa Lesley Young, English Horn Percussion Wendy Rogers Tim Francom, Principal “Hodgkinson’s Odette Filip Tomov Clarinets Kristofer Maddiagn shimmered in gentle fragility Joanna Zabrowarna Max Christie, Principal while Odile radiated icy allure. Mark Mazur Paul Zevenhuizen Emily Marlow This dual role is considered Gary Kidd, Bass Clarinet the sine qua non of classical Violas Orchestra Personnel Manager ballet and Hodgkinson and Music Administrator Angela Rudden, Principal Bassoons owns it.” Josh Greenlaw, Assistant Raymond Tizzard Stephen Mosher, Principal The Globe and Mail Principal Viola Jerry Robinson Valerie Kuinka Assistant to the Elizabeth Gowen, Music Director Johann Lotter Contra Bassoon Jean Verch Beverley Spotton Larry Toman Horns Swan Lake is presented by Musician Librarian Gary Pattison, Principal Lucie Parent Vincent Barbee Swan Lake is made possible by generous financial support from Production Underwriters Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. and Margaret Fleck & Jim Fleck, O.C.

Members of The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra in the pit. Photo by Bruce Zinger. Greta Hodgkinson bids adieu to Swan Lake. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann.

18 19 Dancers First Rolex Dancers First Awards Sponsorship Programme

Donors of Dancers First are dedicated to supporting the company’s greatest asset – its exceptional dancers. This programme enables the National Ballet to provide its talented artists with the best career opportunities possible while giving donors a unique opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with the dancers and the company. Thank you to Dancers First Chair Gretchen Ross and to all of the sponsors who make this programme possible.

Emmanuelle Gattuso and Allan Slaight Diana St. B. Weatherall Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté Second Soloist Chelsy Meiss Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Anonymous Principal Dancer Heather Ogden Second Soloist Jenna Savella Mr. Thor Eaton & The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator Anne-Marie Canning First Soloist Robert Stephen Corps de Ballet member Giorgio Galli Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan JJ Dayot & Rick Schiralli First Soloist Elena Lobsanova Corps de Ballet member Adji Cissoko The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C. Catherine & Ian Delaney First Soloist Tina Pereira Corps de Ballet member Shino Mori Nancy Pencer Renata M. Humphries First Soloist Tanya Howard Corps de Ballet member Nadine Drouin Gretchen Ross Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond First Soloist Naoya Ebe Corps de Ballet member Kathryn Hosier Patricia Younger Lucy White* First Soloist Keiichi Hirano Corps de Ballet member Krista Dowson Robin & Ross Robinson Rolex Canada Ltd. Second Soloist Brendan Saye Rolex Dancers First Award

*Staff and Artists

Principal Dancers Guillaume Côté and Greta Hodgkinson were the recipients of the fourth annual Rolex Dancers First Award for their exceptional work in the previous season. Mr. Côté was recognized for his brilliant performance of the title role in Nijinsky as well as for his portrayal of Romeo in Alexei Ratmansky’s Romeo and Juliet. Ms. Hodgkinson was awarded for the breadth of her work in the 2012/13 season, in such roles as the Queen of Hearts in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the title roles in Giselle and Carmen.

The Rolex Dancers First Award recognizes outstanding performances by a female dancer and a male dancer and is juried by a committee of members of the National Ballet’s Artistic staff. Each winner receives an award of $2,500 and a sculpture by glass artist Robert Buick, presented by Artistic Director Karen Kain and Victor Royce, President & C.E.O. of Rolex Canada Ltd.

The Rolex Dancers First Award is an essential part of the Dancers First giving programme.

The Rolex Dancers First Award is presented by Rolex Canada Ltd.

Victor Royce, Greta Hodgkinson, Guillaume Côté and Karen Kain. Photo by Bruce Zinger. Patricia Younger and Keiichi Hirano. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

20 21 Dancer Health and Wellness at A Month in the Country The National Ballet of Canada

One of choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton’s finest ballets, A Month in the Country returned to The National The dancers of The National Ballet of Canada are professionals ranging from Sports Medicine Physicians Ballet of Canada's repertoire after 17 years. Sir Anthony Dowell travelled to the studios of the National Ballet to exceptional athletes and artists. They push their and Orthopaedic Surgeons to Nutritionists and stage this treasured work with Greta Hodgkinson and Guillaume Côté, Xiao Nan Yu and Aleksandar Antonijevic bodies to their limits every day. In order to promote Physiotherapy, Massage and Athletic Therapists. The in the lead roles. wellness and treat the dancers in a more holistic and care provided aids the dancers to excel on all levels: complete way, Artistic Director Karen Kain implemented physically, mentally and artistically. the Dancer Health and Wellness Programme in 2005. Led by Director of Dancer Wellness, Marla Pichler, The National Ballet of Canada gratefully the National Ballet’s programme is one of the most acknowledges the leadership of Board member Lynda Prince for launching a new funding initiative in comprehensive and renowned of its kind. The health the 2013/14 season that will bring critical support to and wellness team consists of medical and health this vital programme.

“…so rich and layered that dance lovers may reflect on it for many years to come.” National Post

Official Health and Wellness Partner

A Month in the Country has been totally underwritten by Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M.

Sir Anthony Dowell’s guest coaching is made possible by a generous donation from The Frank Gerstein Charitable Foundation.

Greta Hodgkinson and Guillaume Côté in A Month in the Country. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic. Francesco Gabriele Frola stretching before Company Class. Photo by Aaron Vincent Elkaim.

22 23 Esprit de Corps RBC Apprentice Programme & Supporting Ongoing RBC Emerging Artist Artistic Excellence Apprentice Award

In October 2013, a new initiative, Esprit de Corps, was launched to support and encourage the members of the The National Ballet of Canada’s RBC Apprentice programme provides a professional training ground for Corps de Ballet. The launch event, held at the home of Esprit de Corps Chair Linda O’Leary, gave donors the emerging artists to help bridge the gap to life as a professional dancer. Over 60% of National Ballet dancers opportunity to engage with the talented dancers and learn more about the inner workings of Corps life. are graduates of this esteemed programme. It is essential to the development of the young dancers who participate as well as the future growth of the company. Through this special giving initiative, Esprit de Corps members are investing in Karen Kain’s vision of continuously raising the level of dancing across the ranks, including a Corps de Ballet that is the envy of companies world-wide. The size and adaptability of the Corps de Ballet enables the National Ballet to stage important works and to create new ballets with great success.

The National Ballet thanks the founding members of this exciting donor programme:

(As of June 30, 2014) Anne & David LeGresley Sarah White Eunice Lumsden & Peter Luit Beth Wilson Fiona & David Berry Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy Jeanie Davis Linda & Kevin O’Leary One Anonymous Donor Krista Kerr Eric Tripp & Maria Smith The Winter’s Tale a Triumph

The Winter’s Tale made its world premiere in London, England on April 10, 2014 to rave reviews. Performed by The Royal Ballet, The Winter’s Tale is The National Ballet of Canada’s second co-production with the British company. Created by the same team behind the hit production Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the National Ballet will perform the North American premiere in November 2015 as part of the 2015/16 season.

“Christopher Wheeldon’s new three-act version of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a triumph. It is contemporary and classical, traditional and modern, narrative and abstract. It feels like something entirely new.” Established in 2012, the RBC Emerging Artist their performances in the 2012/13 season as The Telegraph Apprentice Award recognizes members of the Apprentices. The awards were presented by Donna National Ballet’s RBC Apprentice Programme for their Meyers, Senior Vice-President and Head of Risk “Like the play, the ballet has taken us through a artistic growth, professional development and for Wealth Management at RBC and National Ballet large arc of human experience.” exceptional talent. Hannah Fischer, Miyoko Koyasu Board Member. The New York Times and Félix Paquet were the recipients of the award for

Lead philanthropic support for The Winter’s Tale is provided in part by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation, Richard M. Ivey, C.C., an anonymous friend of the National Ballet and The Producers’ Circle. The RBC Apprentice Programme is supported by

The National Ballet extends sincere appreciation to David and Torunn Banks, Nancy Miller and Glen Ireland and John and Claudine Bailey for generously hosting patrons of the company in London.

Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae of The Royal Ballet in The WInter's Tale. Photo by Johan Persson. Hannah Fischer, Félix Paquet, Donna Meyers and Miyoko Koyasu. Photo by Gary Beechey.

24 25 2013/14 Corporate Sponsors Patrons’ Council The National Ballet of Canada is pleased to acknowledge the extraordinary support of our Corporate Sponsors. Season Closing Party Presenting Sponsors Special Projects Official Suppliers Innovation Nutcracker Story Time Official Airline BMO Financial Group TD Bank Group Air Canada

Swan Lake Lead Sponsor, Official Hospitality Partner Chloé MAD HOT BALLET: Hilton Toronto Hotel Spellbound The annual Patrons’ Council Season Closing Party, The Nutcracker Official Dry Cleaner CIBC which brings dancers and Patrons’ Council donors TD Bank Group Creeds Dance About Onegin Official Event Supplier together to celebrate the company’s achievements Scotiabank Chanel over the season, was held on June 8, 2014. The Chair-man Mills Inc. RBC Apprentice Programme Ottawa Tour Transportation Sponsor 2014/15 dancer promotions and recipients of the Romeo and Juliet RBC Emerging Arts Project VIA Rail Canada Brandy Lane Homes 2014 David Tory Award and the Patron Award of Merit YOU dance Official Floral Supplier were also announced. Spectre de la Rose & The Woodbridge Company Limited Terrain Flowers Opus 19/The Dreamer & Company member since 2009, McGee Maddox Share the Magic Title Sponsor the second detail Official Cosmetics Supplier Sun Life Financial was promoted to Principal Dancer and Principal KPMG LLP M∙A∙C Cosmetics Guest Artists Svetlana Lunkina, formerly of the Bolshoi Performance Series Sponsor Official Travel Supplier Deloitte Ballet, and Evan McKie, of Stuttgart Ballet, were both Uniglobe Plus Travel Group added to the roster as Principal Dancers. Innovation Ballet Talks Sponsor Official Valet Partner Torys LLP RBC Apprentices Rhiannon Fairless, Félix Paquet, Gatsby Valet Performance Sponsors Meghan Pugh, Ben Rudisin, Kota Sato and Ethan Official Health and Wellness Provider Korn/Ferry International Medcan Clinic Watts were invited to join the Corps de Ballet as was Philosophy Canadian born Brent Parolin, a former Demi-Soloist RBC Wealth Management Official Brewery with Stuttgart Ballet. Steam Whistle Brewing

Second Soloist Jenna Savella was awarded the Official Office Systems Supplier 2014 David Tory Award, named for David Tory, former Teknion Corporation Vice-Chairman of The National Ballet Board of Directors. The prestigious award recognizes one dancer who exemplifies the following qualities: 2013/14 Corporate Council (July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014) mentorship, humility, optimism, compassion, leadership, honesty, integrity, enthusiasm and generosity of spirit. Ms. Savella received an award of $3,500. Corporate Executive Corporate Donor ($5,000 – $14,999) ($500 – $1,499) Corps de Ballet members Shino Mori and Francesco Local 58 Charitable Benefit Fund Fabulous Printing Gabriele Frola were awarded the Patron Award of Mercedes-Benz Canada Incorporated Fidelitas Holding Company Ltd. Power Corporation of Canada Reitmans Incorporated Merit by Committee Chair Krista Kerr on behalf of Corporate Associate the Patrons’ Council Committee. The award, given ($1,500 – $4,999) to one male and one female member of the Corps, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts recognizes the great progress that the dancers have made over the season. Ms. Mori and Mr. Frola each received $1,000 and an additional donation of $1,000 (July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014) is made in their names to the Dancer Fund of The 2013/14 Foundation Donors National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation. $15,000 – $29,999 $2,000 – $4,999 Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation Hope Charitable Foundation Hal Jackman Foundation The K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation Kenneth G. Mills Foundation $5,000 – $14,999 Judith Teller Foundation The Langar Foundation The Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation $500 – $1,999 Jackman Foundation The Young Family Foundation The National Ballet gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Julie Medland in helping to underwrite this reception. One Anonymous Donor

John and Claudine Bailey with Judith Gelber. Jenna Savella with the Tory family. Svetlana Lunkina, McGee Maddox, Tiffany Mosher and Heather Ogden. Photos by Gary Beechey.

26 27 New Innovation

The 2013 Innovation Programme featured three world Choreographic Associate Robert Binet unveiled premieres and one new work by four Canadian Unearth, his first large-scale work for the company, Productions choreographers that all draw on a range of musical set to an original, commissioned score by award- and cultural sources. José Navas’s Watershed featured winning composer and violinist Owen Pallet. New works are the lifeblood of any artform and investing in music from Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes and The last world premiere on the programme came new productions is essential to establishing The National featured an ensemble cast of National Ballet dancers. from former National Ballet Artistic Director, James Ballet of Canada as a world leader in dance. With the Watershed stayed true to classical form and structure, Kudelka. His first new work for the company in support of our donor community, the National Ballet while also exploring the elements of the classical eight years, ... black night’s bright day ..., examines presented five new works in the 2013/14 season. idiom, including costuming and gender roles. the process of loss and grief. Appropriately set to Choreographic Associate and Principal Dancer Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater, the performance Guillaume Côté premiered a solo work for fellow featured renowned soloists countertenor David Taylor Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson, Being and and soprano Dame Emma Kirkby. Nothingness (Part 1), set to the music of Phillip Glass’s Metamorphosis Four.

presents Innovation

Lead philanthropic support for Innovation is provided by an anonymous friend of the National Ballet and The Producers’ Circle.

Heather Ogden is sponsored through Dancers First by Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin.

Left: McGee Maddox and Heather Ogden in ... black night’s bright day .... Photo by Bruce Zinger. This page: Sonia Rodriguez with Artists of the Ballet in Unearth. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

28 29 Major Gifts to New Productions Spectre de la Rose

Each year, The National Ballet of Canada requires significant resources to invest in expanding our repertoire. The Summer Season opened with the Physical Thinking programme which featured the Canadian premiere of The National Ballet thanks these Production Builders and the members of The Producers’ Circle for supporting Marco Goecke’s Spectre de le Rose. Only the second company other than Les Ballets de Monte Carlo to the artistic vision of Karen Kain, enabling the company to push the boundaries of the artform and to showcase perform this piece, the National Ballet's opening night highlighted the versatile talents of Principal Dancer the talents and artistry of our dancers. Guillaume Côté and Corps de Ballet member Kathryn Hosier. Second Soloists Dylan Tedaldi and Chelsy Meiss also performed the lead roles in this powerful and expressive piece.

Production Builders “The hallmark of the choreography is an astonishing and complicated series of lightning-fast arm and hand gestures The following individuals and foundations have made signficant contributions towards our productions that make the dancers look like human semaphores on in the 2013/14 and future seasons. speed… Goecke’s anti-romantic rebellion.” Estate of Walter Carsen, O.C. The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation The Globe and Mail Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. Gail Hutchison The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada Richard M. Ivey, C.C. One Anonymous Donor

The Producers’ Circle

Led by Chair Sandra Faire, The Producers' Circle is a group of dedicated supporters who contribute $1 million per year to underwrite new productions. The National Ballet gratefully acknowledges the founding members.

John & Claudine Bailey Judy Korthals & Peter Irwin David Binet Judith & Robert Lawrie Susanne Boyce & Brendan Mullen Mona & Harvey Levenstein Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance Joan & Jerry Lozinski Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C. Kevin & Roger Garland Julie Medland The William & Nona Heaslip Foundation Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. Rosamond Ivey Lynda & Jonas Prince Hal Jackman Foundation Sandra L. Simpson Anna McCowan-Johnson & Donald K. Johnson, O.C. Noreen Taylor & David Staines, O.C.

Physical Thinking is presented by

Lead philanthropic support for Spectre de la Rose is provided by an anonymous friend of the National Ballet and The Producers’ Circle.

Kathryn Hosier is sponsored through Dancers First by Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond.

Kathryn Hosier and Guillaume Côté in Spectre de la Rose. Photo by Jeremy Mimnagh.

30 31 Saratoga Springs, NY

In July 2013, The National Ballet of Canada made its debut in Saratoga Springs, New York with one Touring performance of an all-Canadian mixed programme of The Four Seasons & Emergence and three performances of Giselle. The National Ballet was the first ballet company outside of the New York City Ballet to perform at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and was accompanied by The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra. Touring enables The National Ballet of Canada to delight audiences at home and abroad and to showcase our artists and most important work in major international dance centres. With your support the National Ballet toured to “The National Ballet of Canada Saratoga Springs, New York and to Ottawa during the brought the audience at Saratoga 2013/14 season. Performing Arts Center to its feet Wednesday night with its fully realized production of the romantic story ballet Giselle.” Times Union

Giselle was produced as a memorial to the late William P. Walker.

The Four Seasons is a gift from The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada.

The Four Seasons Complete Documentation Package is underwritten by The Phyliss & Irving Snider Foundation.

Emergence is generously supported by Gail Hutchison.

Left: Artists of the Ballet in Giselle. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic. This page: Jillian Vanstone and Patrick Lavoie in The Four Seasons. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

32 33 Ottawa Education &

The National Ballet returned to Ottawa in January 2014 with three sold-out performances of Swan Lake. Almost 6,500 patrons saw this distinct and powerful adaptation. Outreach

Through inspiring education and outreach programmes, The National Ballet of Canada is committed to increasing the accessibility of dance for audiences of all ages. In the “Kudelka's Swan Lake is dynamite.” 2013/14 season, the National Ballet reached more than The National Post 140,000 young people and patrons.

Official Transportation Partner

Chelsy Meiss is sponsored through Dancers First by Diana St. B. Weatherall. Jenna Savella is sponsored through Dancers First by an anonymous donor.

This page: Jordana Daumec, Tiffany Mosher, Chelsy Meiss and Jenna Savella in Swan Lake. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic. Right: Lisa Robinson leading a YOU dance Performance. Photo Cylla von Tiedemann.

34 35 Education & Outreach

YOU dance Exploring Ballet Workshops Established in 2007, YOU dance (Youth, Outreach Exploring Ballet Workshops are designed to encourage students to explore creativity and expression through and Understanding dance) is the National Ballet’s movement. Led by an experienced dance educator, students are introduced to basic ballet terminology and largest and most popular education programme. dance concepts through activities that encourage them to use their imaginations. Geared towards students in grades four to six, YOU Supported by an Anonymous Donor. dance uses a multi-layered approach to introduce young people to ballet and encourages an appreciation of dance as an artform and as an outlet for self-expression. The programme consists of Class on Stage workshops held in schools as well as live performances The National Ballet presented the annual Class on by the dancers of the RBC Apprentice Programme. Stage on Saturday, June 7, 2014 to 700 audience In the 2013/14 season, there were 165 YOU dance members. Class on Stage gives a rare opportunity to workshops and 22 performances reaching almost see how ballet dancers train up close, fully explained 11,500 young people. In celebration of Autism by Artist-in-Residence Rex Harrington. Awareness Month, YOU dance also gave two special A daily ritual for all dancers, the 75-minute performances for children and adults with autism company class warms up the body and prepares YOU dance spectrum disorders or learning disabilities. the dancer physically and mentally for rehearsal and performance. YOU dance is supported by Ballet Club Relevé, The Live Stream McLean Foundation, J.P. Bickell Foundation, Woodbridge To ensure that as many young people as possible Company Limited and One Anonymous Lady. have access to this programme, three YOU dance performances were streamed live to classrooms throughout Ontario. A YOU dance performance was Ballet Club Relevé DanceBreak Ballet Talks also streamed to Sick Kids Hospital so that the The National Ballet DanceBreak programme 2013/14 was the first full season that Ballet Talks children there could enjoy this experience. In total, Ballet Club Relevé is a group of women committed continues to grow and introduce new generations to took place in the R. Fraser Elliott Hall at the Four over 4,000 students and young people watched a to supporting YOU dance. the magic of live dance. Established in 2007, Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. As a result,

YOU dance performance through the Live Stream. Nancy Holland, Chair Nancy Jain DanceBreak is a membership programme for 16 to the National Ballet was able to reach more patrons in Diane Blake Trodi Linders 29 year olds and offers $35 tickets on performance greater comfort. Host Lindsay Fischer presented 57 Caroline Booth Margaret MacLellan days. In the 2013/14 season, membership grew to Ballet Talks with 28,500 patrons in attendance. Martha Burns Kristi Stangeland Joanne Eidinger Susanna Stuart almost 33,000. Eileen Farrow Eli Taylor Jane Humphreys & Ron Lalonde Nancy Viner In Studio For the first time ever, the National Ballet opened its Dance About Share the Magic studios to provide recreational dance and fitness The National Ballet’s longest-running education and The National Ballet of Canada’s Share the Magic classes. In Studio offers a wide array of dance outreach programme, Dance About, has been programme provides a unique and memorable disciplines including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and introducing students in Kindergarten through grade experience to youth and families affected by illness DanceFit at beginner to professional levels. Classes six to a day in the life of a classical dancer for more and socio-economic challenges by providing free are taught by members of the National Ballet than 45 years. Four dancers, a piano accompanist access to live ballet performances. Since its inception including Artist-in-Residence Rex Harrington, and a narrator take students through a dancer’s typical in 1986, Share the Magic has brought the joy of Principal Dancer Aleksandar Antonijevic, First Soloist day including basic ballet exercises, partnering, dance to over 64,000 audience members at absolutely Jonathan Renna and Corps de Ballet member Lise- performances, make-up and wardrobe. In the 2013/14 no cost. In 2013/14, 3,000 tickets were distributed to Marie Jourdain as well as renowned contemporary season, the National Ballet presented seven Dance children and their families throughout the GTA. dancers. In its first year, more than 7,500 people About performances to more than 2,400 students. participated in In Studio classes.

Dance About sponsor Share the Magic Title Sponsor

Student participating in a YOU dance Workshop. Photo by Bruce Zinger. Artists of the Ballet in Class on Stage. Kate Kernaghan with In Studio participants during a Barre Fit class. Photos by Bruce Zinger.

36 37 MAD HOT BALLET: Spellbound “CIBC’s relationship with the National Ballet of Canada dates back to 1955 and we’re especially Presented by proud to have been for the presenting sponsor of the MAD HOT BALLET Gala for the past eight years. This outstanding and memorable annual event contributes to the success of the company and its artists which in turn is building a stronger, more vibrant community for all of us.” Jay Smith, First Vice-President, Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy

Leadership Tables Sponsorship Supporters Marlene & Elvio DelZotto Holt Renfrew, Performance Sponsor Chair-man Mills The Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Lafarge Canada Inc., Eska Water Family Foundation Performance Sponsor Evoke Designs Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan/ Joan & Jerry Lozinski, Orchestra Sponsors Four Seasons Centre for the Lynda & Jonas Prince Performing Arts Sylvia Mantella and Suzanne Rogers Gatsby Valet The Honourable Margaret Spellbound VIP Tickets The Globe and Mail Michael Blair Norrie McCain, C.C. Hilton Toronto Jonathan Bloomberg & Emily Burnett National Bank Financial Icon Digital Productions Graham & Linda Brown Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M. McNabb Roick Events Naman & Mindy Budhdeo RBC Noble Estates Wine & Spirits Inc. Taiya Campbell & Brennan Mulcahy North 44 Catering Peter & Elly Daniels Pusateri’s Fine Catering Spellbound Tables Robert & Catherine Deluce Regency Printing John & Claudine Bailey Ryan & Kendra Doersam SKYY Vodka David & Torunn Banks The John David & Signy Eaton Foundation Steam Whistle Brewing Barclays Capital Canada Inc. Leslie Gales & Keith Ray Terrain Flowers Barrick Gold Corporation Kevin & Roger Garland Bartlett & Associates Ltd. Jane Gill MAD HOT BALLET: Spellbound was a resounding Brent Belzberg/David Williamson/ Daniel Greenglass & Joe Brennan Special Thanks Charles Winograd/Thomas Woods Aleksandar Antonijevic Photography success. In one enchanting night, more than Jane Hanrahan BMO Financial Group Lucille Joseph & Urban Joseph, O.C Apple Canada $1 million dollars was raised in support of The Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. Anna McCowan-Johnson & Arrow Graphics National Ballet of Canada. Deloitte Donald K. Johnson, O.C. Maurizio Baccante DREAM The Koffler & Boyman Families Chad Burton The gala performance included short works selected Ensil Canada Ltd. Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett Brendan Cassin by Artistic Director Karen Kain. This year’s exciting The Jackman Family Joe & Lucie Pal Ryan Chan Krista Kerr & Kerr Financial/ Civello Salon & Spa programme included three world premieres. Principal Wendy Posluns & Lewis Mitz Fiona & David Berry Don Quach CJR Wholesale Grocers Ltd. Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté KPMG LLP Moe Razi Design FASHION Magazine unveiled Dance Me to the End of Love performed by Lafarge Canada Inc. Rolex Henrys Philip Lieberman and KJ Harrison Rose Room Recording and Holt Renfrew Second Soloist Dylan Tedaldi and Tonight Will Be Fine & Partners Sousie & Galen D. Weston InStyleActivities danced by Corps de Ballet member Kathryn Hosier Joan & Jerry Lozinski Honey & Barry Sherman Jelly Modern Doughnuts Medcan Health Management Jukka and Apprentice Félix Paquet. TAS – Shaping Beautiful Cities Morgan Meighen & Associates Róisín & Atul Tiwari Geoff Kelleway Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson performed Mr. Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Roxane Tota The King Edward Hotel Côté’s Being and Nothingness (Part 1) and Mr. Côté Linda & Kevin O’Leary Jon Voigt Valerie Kuinka Deena & Rene Pantalone Lynn Kuo performed his own solo piece Body of Work. Nancy Pencer & Michael Benjamin Dominique Laplante Donations Choreographic Associate Robert Binet premiered The National Ballet is extremely grateful for the The Phelan Charitable Foundation MAC Cosmetics Lindy Barrow Scotiabank Marc Jacobs Fragrances his work These Worlds in Us featuring Principal generous and important support of many loyal Judith & Marshall Cohen Dr. Andrew W. Taylor & Eleanor McCain Philip & Jennifer Chown Dancer Jillian Vanstone and Second Soloist sponsors, most notably of Lead Sponsor CIBC, the Stephen Dembroski Bernadette Morra Jeanie Davis Torys LLP PA Plus Productions Skylar Campbell in the lead roles as well as First exceptional gala committee led by Co-Chairs Mark Rosamond Ivey Noreen Taylor & David Staines/ Photo Star Hank Latner Soloists Keiichi Hirano and Robert Stephen, Second and Vanessa Mulroney and the many table-buyers, Susanne Boyce & Brendan Mullen Plutino Group Sarah & David Macdonald Soloist Jenna Savella and Corps de Ballet member donors and volunteers who all contribute to making TD Bank Group The Room at The Bay The Honourable Margaret Frank Toskan & Darren Zakreski Richard Sandals Rui Huang. The one-hour gala performance was MAD HOT BALLET a success for the company. Norrie McCain, C.C. Veritas Devon Soltendieck Julie Medland brought to a close with a romantic pas de deux from The proceeds from this event contribute to the Sarah White S1 Group Jimmy Molloy & Bernadette Morra The Woodbridge Company Limited The Butler Did It Cinderella, graciously performed by Principal Dancers continued excellence of the National Ballet’s artists, Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C. VIA Rail Canada Go Sato Sonia Rodriguez and Guillaume Côté. performances and outreach activities. Xiao Nan Yu George R. Sutherland Lenore Walters John H. Williams Co-chairs Vanessa and Mark Mulroney. Jay Smith, Karen Kain and Victor Dodig. Jonas and Lynda Prince. Victor and Bernice Royce with Guillaume Côté and Heather Ogden. Photos by Gary Beechey and Tara Noelle.

38 39 Individual Giving

The National Ballet of Canada thanks the following donors and sponsors for their generosity and commitment in supporting the movement, passion and power of great dance. These gifts from Patrons, Friends and Turnout Mrs. Earlaine Collins Mr. C.R. Hunter◊◊ Dr. Bo Y. Ngan◊◊ members celebrate the outstanding artists, performances and activities of the National Ballet. Guillaume Côté* & Heather Ogden* Mr. Frank & Dr. Margaret Ionson◊◊ Michael & Nina Overbury◊◊ Pauline Couture & Ian Morrison◊ Jaye Jenkins◊ Mr. Douglas L. Parker◊◊ Mary & John Crocker◊ Norman Jewison, C.C. Mrs. Rosemary Rathgeb◊ * Artists & Staff Artistic Circle Cathryn E. Cranston & John Coke◊ Missy & Allan Crosbie ◊ Patrick & Barbara Keenan ◊◊ Mrs. Shirley Reid ◊ Donor for 10 or more years ($15,000 – $24,999) Jane Darville & Dr. Skip Bassford Ms. Marilyn Crowley Mr. Jim Lawrence & Mr. David J. Salak ◊ Diana Reitberger*◊ ◊◊ Donor for 20 or more years Nani & Austin Beutel◊◊ Mr. & Mrs. Mark Davis◊ John E. Davies ◊ Joy Levine ◊ William & Lesley Rogan◊ Mr. Richard J. Currie, O.C. & George & Kathy Dembroski◊◊ Julie Di Lorenzo Mr. Anthony Lisanti Mr. Gary Rogers◊ (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014) Mrs. Elizabeth Currie◊◊ Averil Farlow & Blain Caverly Judith & Jack Rose George A. Fierheller◊◊ Ms. Jennifer Farrell John & Susan Rose Lynda Hamilton◊ Graham Fell Maxwell L. Rotstein & Director’s Circle Mr. & Mrs. G.R. Heffernan◊◊ Ken & Linda Foxcroft◊◊ Nancy-Gay Rotstein◊◊ ($25,000 & above) Mr. & Mrs. William R. Herridge◊◊ Ms. Taanta Gupta◊ Robert Rubinoff◊ Tony & Anne Arrell Anne & David LeGresley◊ Hon. & Mrs. Paul T. Hellyer◊◊ Esther Sarick◊ John & Margaret Bahen Philip & Sherri Lieberman◊ Joan F. Ivory◊◊ Mr. Go Sato◊◊ John & Claudine Bailey◊◊ Ned & Georgina McLennan◊◊ Karen Kain*, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont. & Paul J. Savard◊ Torunn & David Banks◊ Ms. Vanessa L. Morgan & Mr. Steven Wolf◊ Ross Petty◊◊ Mr. Lawrence Schafer David W. Binet◊ Victor & Bernice Royce Margaret Kawaja◊◊ Mr. and Mrs. David Scott Ms. Susanne Boyce & Dr. Brendan Mullen Ada Slaight◊◊ Prof. & Mrs. James King◊ Barbara & William Shaw Ms. Anne-Marie Canning Cornell Wright & Sarah McEvoy Dr. Gurney M. Kranz◊◊ Dr. Hugh Siddall Judi & Lionel Conacher◊◊ One Anonymous Donor Arthur Labatt, O.C. & Sonia Labatt◊ Malcolm & Katrine Siverns Jeanie A. Davis◊◊ Paul A. Lee, Q.C. & Jill Maynard◊◊ Stephen & Jane Smith◊◊ Mr. JJ Dayot & Mr. Rick Schiralli Partner Mr. & Mrs. A. Maggiacomo◊◊ Mr. Ken Snider & Dr. Deborah Leibow◊ Catherine & Ian Delaney ($10,000 – $14,999) Vincent Mercier & Kirsten Halpin Ms. Karen Sparks◊◊ Ms. Laura Dinner & Mr. Richard Rooney Elaine J. Adair◊◊ Laurie Nemetz*◊◊ Mrs. Doreen L. Stanton◊◊ Gail Drummond & Bob Dorrance◊◊ Gregory & Irene Aziz◊◊ Ms. Marianne Oundjian Ms. Stephanie Stavro◊ Mr. Thor Eaton & Mrs. Fiona Berry Mr. & Mrs. Derek Pannell Brenda Stinson & Carlo De Angelis The Honourable Nicole Eaton, Senator◊◊ Robert Brews & Kenneth Brown Mr. D. Ross Peebles & Ms. Judith Cole◊◊ Dr. Robert Summers-Gill◊◊ Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan◊ Dr. Ann E. Camps◊◊ Rosemary Phelan & Sam Blyth◊ Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Kim Surchin◊ Kevin Garland & Roger Garland◊◊ Mr. & Mrs. Jack Creed◊ Frances & Tim Price◊◊ Michele Leighton Symons Ms. Emmanuelle Gattuso and Mr. Raghunath Davloor Mr. Don Quach John Theo◊◊ Mr. Allan Slaight Adelle and Paul Deacon Nanton Fund at Mr. Robert Raizenne Gillian Thomas & Michael Easterbrook◊ Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin◊ the Toronto Community Foundation◊◊ Barrie D. Rose and Family◊ Mr. Alex Tosheff Mary & Graham Hallward Sherry Taylor Drew◊◊ Mr. Geoffrey Wayne Squibb◊◊ Ms. Ruth Watts-Gransden◊◊ Nona Heaslip◊◊ Margaret & David Fountain◊◊ Dennis & Denny Starritt ◊◊ Mr. Brian B. Wilks◊◊ Mrs. Renata M. Humphries◊◊ Mr. and Mrs. John Grant◊ Dr. Ruth & Dr. Jake Tedaldi Nan & Jack Wiseman◊◊ Richard M. Ivey, C.C.◊◊ Richard & Martha Hogarth◊◊ Lenore Walters◊◊ Mrs. Timothy Wright◊ Rosamond Ivey◊◊ Gail Hutchison◊◊ Mr. John H. Williams◊◊ Two Anonymous Donors Anna McCowan-Johnson & Ms. Krista Kerr◊ Karin & Michael Woodroffe Donald K. Johnson, O.C.◊◊ The Henry White Kinnear Foundation◊◊ Ms. Vivien M. Wu◊ Patron Lucille Joseph & Urban Joseph, O.C.◊ Eunice Lumsden & Peter Luit Ms. Helen Ziegler◊ ($2,000 – $2,999) Mrs. Judy Korthals & Mr. Peter Irwin◊ Ms. Geneviève McKillop & Chris Bennett◊ Four Anonymous Donors Mr. & Mrs. Clive V. Allen◊◊ Judith & Robert Lawrie◊◊ Peter & Melanie Munk◊ Mr. & Mrs. David & Kim Beatty◊◊ Mona & Harvey Levenstein◊◊ Ms. Linda O'Leary◊ Major Patron Jordan Applebaum & Andrea Burridge◊ Joan & Jerry Lozinski◊◊ Mr. Robbie J. Pryde ($3,000 – $4,999) Dr. Talitha Arndt & Mr. Ed Esposto◊◊ Sarah & David Macdonald◊ Aaron & Heather Regent◊ Ms. Yeti Agnew & Mr. Christopher Birt◊◊ Lynly & Trevor Bailie◊◊ The Honourable Margaret Mr. & Mrs. Rick Reininger◊ Mark & Gail Appel◊◊ Richard Baird◊◊ Norrie McCain, C.C.◊ Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Royer and Family Ms. Yveline Audemars & Ms. Katherine Barber◊◊ Julie & Ted Medland◊◊ Tony Scott-Fisher◊ Mr. Humberto Rivero Winifred Barclay◊◊ Donna Meyers & Doug Richmond Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Sullivan James Austin & Hans Eppenberger◊ Justin Barr Nancy Pencer◊ Mr. George R. Sutherland Mona Bandeen, C.M.◊◊ Mr. Allan Dines ◊ Douglas L. Ludwig & Karen J. Rice ◊ Inger Bartlett & Marshal Stearns◊ Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M◊◊ Sarah White Ms. Lindy Barrow Maureen & James Dunn Judy Manji ◊ Peter Beck & Sondra Platt Mrs. Lynda Prince◊◊ Mr. Eric Tripp & Ms. Maria Smith Gillian & Ken Bartlett◊◊ Judy Dunn Sue & Biff Matthews ◊◊ Dr. Ewa Bernadska & Dr. Neil Gordon Robin & Ross Robinson◊◊ Judith R. Wilder Florence Sharpe Barwell◊◊ M.G. Eaton & David S. Kertland ◊ Estate of J. Douglas McCullough Mr. John R. Birkett◊◊ Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C.◊◊ Ms. Beth Wilson Professor Marion G. Bassett◊◊ Mr. Joseph Fantl & Ms. Moira Bartram◊ Mrs. Barbara E. McDonald◊◊ Ms. Ann Bowman◊ Sandra L. Simpson◊ One Anonymous Donor Dr. Thomas H. Beechy◊◊ Anna-Liisa & Graham Farquharson◊ Patti McFarlane◊◊ Julia & David Briskin* Heather Thomson & Dick Thomson, O.C.◊◊ Ms. Josée Bouchard & Mr. Paul Belanger◊ Mrs. Isabel & Mr. Wayne Fox◊ Mr. Ryan McNally Margaret Brock◊◊ Diana St. B. Weatherall◊◊ Benefactor Walter M. & Lisa Balfour Bowen◊◊ Judith Gelber Mr. Timothy McNicholas Ms. Martha Burns Lucy White*◊ ($5,000 – $9,999) Mr. David Broadhurst Maxine Goldberg◊ Nancy Miller & Glen Ireland Jane Campbell & John McLeish Five Anonymous Donors Mr. Barry Allan Sheila Brown & Doug Guzman Carol Gray◊ Clive & Fran Minto◊◊ Della H. Campbell◊◊ Alison Arbuckle Fisher◊◊ Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Laurissa Canavan Mrs. Lorna Greenbaum◊◊ Dr. Beverly Morningstar & Ms. Denise Cargill Hugh & Colleen Balders◊ Margaret & John Casey◊◊ Ralph & Ros Halbert◊◊ Mr. Richard Rogers◊ Colleen Carmichael◊ Karen & Bill Barnett◊◊ Dr. John H.C. Chiu, Pat & Bill Harris◊◊ Mr. and Mrs. Benoit Mulsant Diana Chant & Bill Mitchell◊◊ Judith & Marshall Cohen◊◊ in memory of Yvonne Chiu, C.M.◊◊ Ann Hogarth◊◊ L.J. Nagel & Stan Solomon Dr. & Mrs. Albert Cheskes

Piotr Stanczyk in the second detail. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann.

40 41 Individual Giving—Patron continued Individual Giving—Grand Jeté

Peng Chiang◊◊ Ms Susan Garvie ◊ Mrs. Kari MacKay Ann Vanderheyden◊ Thérèse Culnan Mr. Luke Windisch Philip & Jennifer Chown Bronwen Gates ◊◊ Dr. Brenda Martin Mr. Jeffrey Verman & Mrs. Sandra Vettese Maija Dale◊ Hastings & Irene Withers Ms. Linda Chu & Mr. John Donald◊ Heather V. Gibson Ms. Liza Mauer & Mr. Andrew Sheiner Judy & Graham Weeks◊◊ G.C. Darling◊ Kevin Coombs & John Church Mark & Louise Golding ◊ Janice May ◊◊ Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Wheler◊◊ Ms. Anne Davidson Teri Worthington Coombs◊ Ms. Vivian Ciaschini◊ Judy & David Goodings ◊◊ Ms. Eleanor McCain ◊ Mr. Greg Wiebe Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Dobell◊◊ Two Anonymous Donors Mr. Philip A. Clappison◊◊ Mrs. Mary Gore Ken McCarter & Dianna Symonds◊ Ms. Barbara Williams◊◊ The Dunbar Sogan Family Helene Clarkson Mr. Donald D. Grant◊◊ Ms. I. McDorman◊◊ Gregory Williams & Warren Sorensen◊◊ Mr. Larry Enkin◊ Brisé Hugh & Carolyn Cleland◊ Ms. Susan Greenbloom Mrs. June McLean◊◊ Ms. Durhane Wong-Rieger◊ Ms. Rachel Fain ($500 – $849) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Colterjohn Sara Griffiths◊ Hélène & Ray McLenaghan◊◊ Dr. Erik Yeo D.J. Fraser Scott and Sonja Addison Mrs. Louise Cornblum◊ Dr. & Mrs. Voldemars Gulens◊◊ Ms. Margaret C. McNee◊ Maria T. Zakos◊ Mrs. Alice H. Fox◊◊ Ms. Phyllis Agg Dr. Pamela Craigie & Dr. Verne Glavin Alayne & Michael Hamilton◊◊ Ms. Sylvia M. McPhee◊◊ Ms. Denise Zarn & Mr. James Shenkman◊◊ Mr. J.H. Galloway◊◊ Miss Andrea Albert Carole Curtis◊◊ Ms. Naomi Harris◊ Elaine Kierans & Mrs. Maria-Luisa Zoppas◊◊ Ms. Tamara Glied Vanessa Alexander Professor K.G. Davey◊◊ Mr. & Mrs. David Hodgkinson Shawn McReynolds Veronica Zufelt◊◊ Frances Greenwood Mr. & Mrs. Peter Anastasiades◊ Ms. Yvette & Mr. Mike DeBiasi◊ Ronald M. Haynes◊◊ Susan Melton◊◊ Six Anonymous Donors Ms. Louise Grummitt Mr. Raymond Ang Amanda Demers & Brian Collins Ms. Susan Hayward Payne◊ Anne and Charles Morison◊ Mrs. Jo-Anne Hall Mr. & Mrs. Frederick and Janet Appleton Trina DeSa◊ Mr. Jason Heayn & Ms. Andrea Venneri Ms. Eileen Newell◊ Grand Jeté Mr. T.M. Hall◊◊ Ms. Karen & Ms. Donna Atkin◊◊ Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Diamond Catherine & Clarke Herring Ms. Margaret Nicholson ($1,250 – $1,999) Mr. Ronald Holgerson Mrs. Margot A. Baker Wilf & Brenda Dinnick◊◊ Avril Higgins & Robert Page◊◊ Benson Orenstein◊◊ Tim Badgley◊ Alanna and Wade Jack Peter & Marilyn Balan Mrs. Susan Dore Mr. Philip & Dr. Claire Holloway◊ Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Pankratz◊◊ Cathy Barber Ms. Pennie R. Jevnikar◊◊ Mr. & Mrs. John Balmer◊ Ms. Lee Anne Downey Mr. Richard Howes Rene Pantalone◊◊ Ms. Rachel Berchtold Mrs. Frances E. Johnson◊◊ Mrs. Ursula Bargenda◊◊ Mrs. Anne W. Dupre◊ Mr. Fred Hurlbut & Ms. Catherine Barlow Graham & Janet Parkinson◊ Betrose Management Limited Elizabeth Johnston◊ Mr. Roy Barichello◊ Ms. Melanie Edwards & Mr. John Brown Dr. Melvyn Iscove◊◊ Dr. Michael Partridge & Leslie Buskard◊ Katerina Kuprijanov Ms. Bronwen Evans Jarvis & Associates◊◊ Dr. Sudha Rajagopal◊ Mr. & Mrs. Peter Buttle Janet Lamb◊ Heather & Michael Faralla Mrs. Amala Jayatilleke Dr. Linda Rabeneck & Dr. CJ Campbell◊ Ms. M.C. Clancy◊ Ms. Mary Susanne Lamont Joan Farano◊◊ Ms. Gail Julie◊ Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Paterson◊◊ Dr. Aida & Daniel Crosthwaite Ms. Diana Massiah◊ Catherine Fauquier◊ Mrs. Lorraine Kaake Mr. Robin B. Pitcher◊◊ Mrs. M. J. Dundas & Ms. Marcia McClung Ms. Cecil Fennell Ms. Miriam Kagan Mrs. Wanda Plachta◊ Mr. John Petrosoniak◊◊ Anne S. McLeod◊◊ Rupert Field-Marsham & Mr. Saleem Kassum◊ Mr. Raymond Pladsen Katherine Halpenny* & Sean Smith Ms. Delia M Moog◊◊ Lindsay Dale-Harris◊ Ms. Mony Kelley◊ Mrs. Claudine Pope Mr. Peter Heisey◊ Neil & Prue Morrison Ms. and Mr. Frances Filegan◊◊ Margaret D. King Dr. & Mrs. G.R. Rastegar Mr. Steven Hennig Dr. Steven Nitzkin Mr. & Mrs. John Flemer◊ Dr. A. Kong & J. Wilkie◊◊ Dr. Penelope Reed Doob◊◊ Mr. Lewis Hertzman◊ Dr. Jean O'Grady◊ Juta Reed Ms. Susan Keen◊ Shirley Page◊◊ Ms. Barbara Reid Mr. Paul Kohn and Ms. Janice Lynn Miss Joan C. Pape◊◊ Lisa Richter Davey & Michael Davey◊ Ms. Linda Kurdydyk◊ Mr. Alan Pearson◊ Ms. Stephanie Roberts & Mr. Richard LaPrairie Renee & David Perlmutter Mr. Kevin Hamilton James Lindala Family Foundation at the The Perston Family◊ Mr. Justice Sydney Robins & Toronto Community Foundation Miss M.J. Phillips◊◊ Mrs. Robins◊◊ Dr. Vance Logan◊ Mr. H R Martin Phills Mr. & Mrs. Eric Robitaille Mrs. Stephanie Meredith◊ Mr. Brayton Polka Mr. Peter Ronn Estate of J. Douglas McCulluogh Ms. Nancy Posluns◊ Mrs. Veronika Roux-Vlachova Mr. & Mrs. John Nagel Powis Family Foundation Elaine M. Roper◊ Mr. William D. Poole Mrs. Dorothy Purchase◊◊ Andrea Rosen & Stephen MacDonald◊ Dr. Evan Roberts Elinor Gill Ratcliffe, C.M., O.N.L., LLD (hc) Rainer & Sharyn Rothfuss◊◊ Ms. Jennifer Rook Janet Redhead Mr. Gerard Roxburgh* Lilia M. Sham◊ Mr. Eddy Reitberger Mr. Geoffrey Rytell◊◊ Mrs. and Mr. E.J. Shatilla◊ Mari & Jim Rutka◊◊ Ms. Elodie Sandford Mrs. Stanislawa Skrok◊ Sandra Rye◊ William & Meredith Saunderson◊◊ Muriel Tait Mr. Patrick Schindler Mr. & Mrs. E.R. Barnsley◊◊ Ms. Diane Schmidt◊ Sylvia Vanhaverbeke Harold Sclodnick & Lynda Gilroy Ms. Deborah Barrett Dr. Hugh Scully & Mr. J.H. Whiteside◊ Mrs. Heather Sheehan◊◊ Ms. Helen Barron◊◊ Vanessa Harwood, O.C.◊◊ Five Anonymous Donors Dr. and Mrs. Barry Sherman John & Leanna Bayliss Mr. Greg Sharp Ms. Ibolya Smith◊ Christopher & Christina Begy◊ Mrs. Joan D. Shaw◊◊ Arabesque Ms. Solway and Mr. Moore◊◊ N. Beilstein & A. Lee Maggie Morris Smolensky◊◊ ($850 – $1,249) Mr. Timothy Spain Mr. Nicholas Birch◊ Mrs. Joan Sohn◊◊ Mrs. June Abel◊◊ Mr. Hamish Stewart◊ Mr. Kim Birchard and Mrs. Carol Dorman◊◊ Marion Soloway◊ Ms. Joan Addison Tony and Caley Taylor Family Fund at the Ms. Katherine Bischoping◊◊ Dr. Myra Sourkes◊ Miss Margaret Agar◊◊ Toronto Community Foundation Melynda M Bitzos & Paul Mesbouris◊ Ms. Anna Stahmer-Jarmain & Isobel Allen◊◊ Ms. Elizabeth Terry◊ H.J. & Pina Blake Mr. W. Edwin Jarmain◊ Ms. Margaret Atwood Catherine Thiessen Ms. Bethany Bleile Ms. Astrid Stec Dr. and Mrs. Ian Blumer◊◊ Ms. Wendy Trainor Mrs. A. Blom◊◊ Robert & Julia Foster◊ Ms. Catherine Lace Gaye & Andy Stein◊◊ Sera Bryce Dr. Bill and Mrs. Kathleen Tremaine Susan M. Borde◊ Mr. Lorne Fox & Mr. Ken Marple◊◊ Rahim Ladha* Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Jennifer Tanenbaum Ms. Janet Bulger Mrs. Deborah Vernon◊◊ Mr. Craig Bradshaw Mr. Blaise Gaetz◊ Ms. Ann Lawson Karyn Tessmer & Dr. George Konn◊ Miss Linda Campbell◊◊ Mr. Einar Werschitz Ms. S. Braithwaite◊◊ Dr. George & Mrs. Olga Gale◊ Mr. John B. Lawson, Q.C.◊ Cynthia & Craig Thorburn The Chepesiuk Family◊ Lyn M. Westwood◊◊ Christopher Bredt & Jamie Cameron◊◊ André J. Galipeault, C.M. & Leigh-Ann Layno* Bonita & Walter Thornton Harold Chmara & Danny Hoy◊◊ Ms. Michele Wiederkehr◊ Mr. & Mrs. Allan and Freda Brender◊◊ Suzanne Galipeault ◊◊ Dr. Calvin Lei & Mark Oliver ◊ Maureen & Philip Tingley◊◊ Drs. A & M Cividino Karen Wierucki◊ Teresa Briggs Mrs. Hilda Gan Mr. Andrew Lengyel^ Ann-Marie Toccacelli◊◊ Hilda Clark◊◊ Miss E. Joan Williams◊◊ Dr. Ian and Mrs. Brindle Mr. Peter Garstang ◊◊ Mr. Michael A. LoPresti ◊◊ Mrs. Elizabeth Tory◊◊ Mr. Stephen R. Cole Shelagh & David Wilson Mr. Tristan Brookes

Naoya Ebe and Jillian Vanstone in Cinderella. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic. Greta Hodgkinson in Being and Nothingness (Part 1). Photo by Bruce Zinger.

42 43 Individual Giving—Brisé continued Individual Giving—Turnout

Dr. Sylvia & Mr. Klaus Brose Mr. Laurent Goulet◊ Ms. Flora Macdonald◊◊ Ms. Dorothy Shoichet◊ The National Ballet of Canada thanks all Allison Freeman Mr. Charles Brown◊◊ Dr. Noelle Grace Ms. Nancy MacDonald◊ Henry & Iris Silberman◊ Fouetté, Pirouette and Plié level donors Barbara Frum Ms. Shirley Brown◊ Mr. Robert Graham Mr. John MacIver◊ Mrs. Christine Simpson◊ for their generous support. Mr. Brian Gan Mr. W.C. Buttimer◊◊ Ms. Catherine Gravely Pamela & William MacKenzie◊ Dr. Christian Smith Carley Hay Mr. R.E. Campbell & Ms. Sandra L. Green & Ms. Bosko Madic◊ Donald A. Smith◊◊ Turnout Rob Howe Mrs. Patricia Campbell◊ Ms. Mary Stephenson◊ Ms. Susan Magee R. Smith◊◊ The National Ballet’s programme for Jessica Kelly Design Mr. Jack A. Carr◊ Mr. Charles Greiner Connie & Peter Mak◊ Ms. Louise Smith professionals between the ages of 25-40, Marie Christine Joly Mr. & Mrs. Robter & Eleanor Carpen◊◊ Ms. Jennifer Grimm Deirdre Malone Dr. Peter & Luci Snodgrass Turnout offer behind-the-scenes events Mezan Khaja Dr. Nicholas Cartel & Ms. Singa Bui Mr. John D. Ground Miss Laurie Markus◊◊ Mrs. Myrna Stait-Gardner◊ and National Ballet performances with Yervant Khatchadourian Dr. Alfred L. Chan Colin Gruchy◊◊ Patricia L. Martin◊ Dr. John Stanley & exclusive opportunities to meet the dancers Jean S. Kim Ms. Hsing-Yi Chang Mr. Michael Hafeman◊◊ Mr. Tony Matthews Dr. Helmut Reichenbächer◊ and artists of the company. Turnout Hannah Kohn Linda Charbonneau Sharon Lymer & Joan Ham◊ Ms. Yvonne J. Matusz◊◊ Mrs. Judith Stephanson◊◊ members engage with other arts lovers and Linda K. Lee Ms. Sheila Cloft Ms. Elisabeth Handler◊ Robin Melnick◊ Mr. Kenneth Stephen◊◊ leading influencers from the cultural and Alicia Lumsden Zane and Joan Cohen◊◊ Mr. Jack Harris◊ Mr. Ulrich Menzefricke◊◊ Cheryl E. Stephenson◊◊ professional worlds while supporting the Megan McChesney O'Toole Mr. John E. Connolley◊ Mrs. Joan E. Hart◊ Mrs. Ruth Merkur◊◊ Mr. David Stephenson best in dance and the artists of tomorrow. Nicole Lily-Anne McGinn Mrs. Sydne Conover-Taggart Ms. Sherry Hatton Marion Meyers, Caitlin & Mr. and Ms. Alan Stewart Kristina Milbourn Ms. Jill Cooter◊◊ Mr. & Mrs. William Heaslip◊◊ Nicolette Henderson◊ Carol & Penelope Stewart Ms. Melanie Agopian Susan Min Mrs. Anne Corbett Ms. Karen Heese◊ Mrs. Catherine L. Miller◊◊ Ms. Sharon Stibbard Vanessa Antinucci Lisa Munro Ted & Carole Cordner Mrs. Betty J. Hellwig◊◊ Ms. Marisue Miller Dr. Doris Sutherland Ms. Alice Barnett Marisa Ortega Mr. Richard Cornwall Ms. Ildiko Hencz Colin & Meta Mills◊◊ Mr. and Mrs. Herb Tanzer Catherine Barry Eric Quane Joanne Coutts◊ Mr. Peter Hendrick Lynne & Paul Milnes◊ Ms. Diane Taylor◊ Marie-Pierre Bélanger Karin Quane Denton Creighton & Kristine Vikmanis D. G. Henrikson◊ Dorothy Novotny Brandenburg Ms. Erin Taylor Laura Blenkinsop Golbou Rad, Rad Design Inc Ms. Joanne Crookshank◊ Susan Hersey & Mark Taylor Ms. Lorraine Mitchell◊◊ Mrs. Joan Taylor◊◊ Brendan Brammall Ms. Mary Siew Mr. Hugh Crosthwait Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Heyland◊◊ John & Christine Moran Mrs. Helen Tazzman Catherine Brown Ms. Kathryn Smith Robert Crouch◊ Carol and Neil Hicks Leslie J. Moran Ms. Catherine Thomson◊ Ryan Brown & Karen Wilkinson Ms. Charlotte Sobolewski Mr. Henry Labatte and Ms. Jean Cuddy◊ Ms. Susan Hill◊ Mrs. Eleanor A. Nadler◊◊ Dr. Lynne Thurling◊ Alicia Brum Joel Stevens Mr. David M. Cullen◊◊ Mel Hogg Mr. & Mrs. James & Lynn Neufeld◊◊ Mrs. Nicola Tory◊ Ms. Rachel Bunbury Samantha Sykes Mr. Philip Cummings Christopher Hopgood◊ Ms. Carol Newall◊◊ Mrs. H. Tregenza◊ Miss Nicola Cardwell Mr. Jon Voigt Mr. & Ms. David Currie◊◊ The Horn Section of the National Ballet Mr. & Mrs. Edward Northwood Mr. Robert Truman Anika Chadha Leah Wright Ms. Anne Day◊ Orchestra◊◊ Ms. Lia Overs◊ Wai-Yee Tsai Gargi Chopra Scott Wu Ms. Linda G. Day◊ Richard & Susan Horner◊◊ Ms. Sandra Pagan◊ Barbara & Marlow Tucker Olga Churkina Jason Zan Mr. Antonio de Lozada Sally & Kate Hortop Alfred Page & Ann Donaldson-Page Ms. Nadya Tymochenko Lindsay Cook One Anonymous Donor Mrs. Saira Deen-Zammit◊ Connie Hosier Ms. Lesley Paterson◊ Mr. Berton Ung Kerri Craddock Mr. Sergei Dmitrevsky◊◊ Ms. Elizabeth Howson◊ Ms. Elizabeth Patterson◊◊ Dr. Greg Usher Natalie Cross Turnout Corporate Members Mr. Colin R.C. Dobell◊◊ Mr. & Mrs. Hryb David Peachy & Georgia Henderson Paul & Alison Uys◊ Emily Daub KPMG MSLP Rob Dolan Ling Hu & Dr. Virgil Huang Dr. Roger Pearce Miss Patsie Vallon Stephanie Daub Little Anthony's Italian Ristorante Mrs. Lilliana Dominguez Ms. Jill Humphries◊◊ Nicola and Alexandra Perpick Gail Vanstone Trina DeSa Pricewaterhouse Coopers Mr. Steven D. Donohue◊◊ Mrs. Fiona Hurwitz-Cohen Mrs. Margaret Perschy◊◊ Lisa & Keith Verity◊ Vanessa DiBattista Torys LLP Martin Doyle Mr. Edward Huszar◊ Dorothy and Roland Pfeiffer Ms. Ruth Vernon Ms. Stephanie DiGiuseppe WHITTEN & LUBLIN, Employment Lawyers Mrs. Louise Eason◊ Mr. James Hyslop Elyssa Phillips Jane Virro◊ Kathleen Dillon Mrs. Judith Edmondson◊◊ Andrew Iacobucci & Kristin Andersons Nina & Terry Picton◊◊ Mrs. Gillian Von Teichman◊◊ Flora Do Ms. E.L. Ellins◊◊ Denise Ireland◊ Ms. Lois Pineau Mr. David Walker◊ Miss Othalia Doe-Bruce Nancy Embry◊◊ Dr. Eric Ireland Ms. Jackie Pollard The Very Reverend Peter Wall & Melanie Dowhaniuk Mrs. Susan English Ms. Tracey Jardine Anca and Stefan Popescu◊ Anne Harvey◊ Roxanne Earle Mr. Hugh Evans◊ Mrs. Elspeth Johnson◊◊ Ms. Jane Pound◊ Mr. Gordon Warme◊◊ Hilary Farrell Sherry Houser◊ Dr. David Johnston Mr. Harold Povilaitis◊◊ Dr. Phillip Wattam & Ms. Janice Everett Sabourin Dr. and Mrs. Ian Johnston Mrs. Barbara Pratt◊ Dr. Lois Russell Wattam Margaret Fairman◊ Dr. Caroline Newman & Mitchell Kamiel◊ Dr. Sydney Price-Sparling Ms. Barbara Weider Joan A. Farlinger◊◊ Dr. Niki Kanaroglou Mr. David Purcell Ms. Elaine Welsh Mrs. Laura Farquhar◊◊ Ms. Marilyn Kay Richards◊◊ Mr. Chris Purdye Mr. Jacques Wensvoort Darcy & Sheila Farrell◊ Ms. Elizabeth Kennedy◊◊ Ms. Graciela Rahbe Dr. Eleanor Westney Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Karen Farrow◊ Sheryl Kennedy & Bill Fleury Malcolm & Pam Rawlingson Gabriele Westwinkel Mr. David Ferris P. Kertland◊◊ Dr. Carol Ringer Lynda Wilson Jon & Roberta Fidler◊◊ Mr. Aubrey A. Kissoon & Family◊ Meghan Robertson Mrs. and Ms. Brenda Wivell Mrs. Lois J. Field◊◊ Mr. Carl Knipfel Mrs. Rosemary Robertson◊ Ms. Ethel M. Woods◊◊ Ms. Rosario Flores Dr. Judith Knowles◊◊ Mr. Juan M Rodriguez Barbara & Martin Worndl◊ Sean Dollar & Margaret Flynn Dr. Jane Knox & Mr. Harvey Beresford◊ Mrs. Elizabeth Ross◊◊ Ms. Judy Yamamoto◊ Ms. Carol Iris Fox Olga Kopti◊◊ Ms. Heather Joy Ross Mr. David Young Ms. Nancy Fung Ms. Henrietta Kostman Mr. Kenneth Rotenberg Dr. Paul & Debbie Zeni Mr. Douglas G. Gardner◊◊ Catherine Kourkounakis Mrs. Leeann Russell Mr. Paul Zevenhuizen* Ms. Kristina Getz Lindsay & Bud Kronenberg◊◊ Susan Rutledge* Ms. Carolina Zuniga Ms. Patricia Gilbert◊ John and Ann Lang◊ Mrs. Mary E. Sarjeant◊◊ Miriam & Bernard Zylberberg Mrs. Justine Giuliani Mrs. Donna Leavens Christina & Gabriella Sarrouh◊ 19 Anonymous Donors Ms. Wendy Glover Mr. J.F. Leclerc Doreen & Alan Saskin Ms. Maggie Goh Mr. Yakov Lerner* Dr. Michael Sayer *Artist and Staff Andrew and Aviva Goldenberg◊ Clare & Susan Lewis Ms. Ruth Scolnik◊◊ ◊ Donor for 10 years or more Mrs. C. Warren Goldring◊◊ Mr. Eric Lipka◊ Mrs. June Scott◊◊ ◊◊Donor for 20 years or more Mr. Richard Goodman◊ Hubert Lum & Eve Leyerle Mrs. Virginia Shanker Dr. and Mrs. R.M. Gorcynski◊ Dr. Julian Loke Dr. Patricia Shaw Julia Gorman & Bill Wright Ms. Sharon Lymer◊ Ms. Morli Shemesh Sonia Rodriguez and Patrick Lavoie in Watch her. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic.

44 45 Teknion: Executive Director Barry Hughson Partnership of Excellence Joins the National Ballet

After an international, seven-month search, it was announced in October 2013 that Barry Hughson would be replacing Kevin Garland as the Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada. Official Supplier, Office Systems Mr. Hughson joined the National Ballet from the Boston Ballet where he had been the Executive In January 2014, the administrative offices of the Director for four years. With more than 20 years National Ballet were renovated to create an open, experience as an arts executive and a former dancer, accessible and functional work space for staff. The Mr. Hughson brings deep knowledge and innate company gratefully acknowledges the generous comprehension of the artform and will continue to support of Teknion for providing new, streamlined move the company forward. work stations for administrative staff. David Feldberg, Mr. Hughson officially took over the post in January President & CEO of Teknion, toured the Walter 2014 and since then has had the opportunity to meet Carsen Centre to see the results of this dramatic many members of the National Ballet’s donor transformation. community and audience members.

“His experience and impressive track record as an executive in the arts, personal dance back- ground and passion for ballet made him the ideal choice as the new Executive Director of the National Ballet. We are confident that under his leadership, the company will continue to excel at the highest level of excellence in every capacity.” David Binet, Chair, Board of the Directors Top 100 Employers

For the second consecutive year, The National Ballet of Canada was named Tribute Gifts one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc., Generous donations have been made to recognize the National Ballet was chosen from a group of over 75,000 employers from the following individuals. across the country. Each employer on the Top 100 list is graded based on the following criteria: physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; In Memory In Honour health; financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee com- Lionel Conacher Aleksandar Antonijevic munications; performance management; training and skills development Harold Corrigan Jeanie Davis Clifford Cranston Sherry Drew and community involvement. Eunice Cranston Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Libby Fowler Cecil Fennell “The National Ballet is honoured have received this award for a second year in a row and it reflects Sheila Katz Karen Fisher Chris Korthals Lise Marie Jordain & Chris Body the deep sense of pride in the culture of excellence that we aspire to in every aspect of our work.” Patricia Lambros Arthur Labatt Kevin Garland, Former Executive Director Judy Ridout Janet Lewell Olivia Robertson Margaret McCain J. Ross Robinson John & Caroline Ross Andy Silber Pat & David Schooling Florence Weiner Beth Wilson Gregory Williams Nancy V. Young Pauline Zamprogna

David Feldberg, Anthony Stewart, Lucy White and Margie Pacini in one of the new Teknion work pods. Staff photo. Barry Hughson and Karen Kain. Photo by Gary Beechey. Hannah Fischer and Piotr Stanczyk in Watershed. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

46 47 Staff (As of June 30, 2014)

Artistic Dancer Wellness Pianists Associate Director, Telesales Representatives Officer, Research Property Master Wardrobe Edward Connell Audience and Donor Services Daniel Ariaratnam Laurie Nemetz Michael Ellenton Artistic Director Wardrobe Supervisor Programme Andrei Streliaev Veronica McLellan Zoya Boruchov Karen Kain Assistant Carpenter Marjory Fielding Director of Dancer Wellness Zhenya Yesmanovich Stephan Carmichael Officer, Communications Marla Pichler Senior Manager, Tara Robinson Paul McNamara Artistic Administrator Rahim Ladha Wardrobe Coordinator Orchestra Personnel Manager Audience and Donor Services Gerard Roxburgh Bill McGee Executive Assistant to the Assistant Carpenter / Flyman Barbara de Kat Sports Medicine Physicians and Music Administrator Bethany Bleile Joyce McKerrow Geoff Kay Dr. Julia Alleyne Raymond Tizzard Director of Development Artist-in-Residence Brian Ravok Assistant to the Michael Clarfield Senior Public Relations and Margie Pacini Rex Harrington Assistant Electricians Wardrobe Supervisor Assistant to the Music Director Publications Manager Rachelle Zilber Orthopaedic Specialist Senior Coordinator, Ron Gorveatt Kathleen Johnson Principal Artistic Coach Jean Verch Catherine Chang Dr. Darrell Ogilvie-Harris Special Events Chris Brooks Magdalena Popa Resident Cutters Librarian Senior Manager, Development Rebecca Hodge Family Practitiioners Director of Development Ruth Bartel Artistic Director, Lucie Parent Web & Digital Media Dr. Julia Hamilton Diana Reitberger, CFRE Coordinator, Production Christopher Read YOU dance / Ballet Master Stephen Cunningham Special Events and Turnout Lindsay Fischer Workshop Assistant to Cutters Urgent Care Administration Associate Director of Taylor Lafontaine Director, In Studio Construction Supervisor Dr. Janice Weiss Development, Major Gifts Susan Howse Senior Ballet Master Executive Director Kate Kernaghan Kate Halpenny Coordinator, Administration Gord Graham Peter Ottmann Barry Hughson Assistant Wardrobe Coordinator Psychologist Senior Manager of Telesales Lucy White Assistant Carpenter Grant Heaps Dr. Doug Misener Director of Finance and Senior Manager, Senior Ballet Mistress James Pereira Sandy Middleton Administration Communications Mandy-Jayne Richardson Company Athletic Therapist Production Costume Rental Coordinator Barry Shour, CPA, CA Senior Graphic Designer John Hart Scenery constructed at Paul Papoutsakis Mary Hurley Choreographic Associates Joanna Todd Production Director Senior Manager, The Gretchen Ross Production Robert Binet Director of Human Resources James Thornley Wig and Make-up Supervisor Company Massage Therapists Manager, Corporate Partnerships Centre for The National Ballet of Guillaume Côté Leigh Ann Layno Charles Seminerio Prian Bastedo Audience and Donor Services Susan Rutledge Production Services Manager Canada by members of I.A.T.S.E. Peter Blatz Local 58. Pointe Shoe Manager / Executive Assistant / Susan Eissler Yvette Drumgold Footwear Coordinator Murray Howerth Manager, Development Assistant Ballet Mistress Board Secretary Lacey Hammond Harrington Vlodek Kluczynski Archives Manager Operations and Individual Giving Assistant to the Production Property Supervisor Lorna Geddes Pamela Ouzounian Ron Mulesa Caitlin Dyer Leah Heidenheim Director John Miracle Footwear Assistant Personal Assistant to the Payroll and Benefits Manager Adrienne Neville* (on leave) Alex Naylor Rose Marie Thomas Resident Pilates Teacher Manager, Major Gifts and Resident Scenic Artist Artistic Director / Jenny Mah Je-an Salas Marketing Operations Associate Gift Planning Stage Managers Kelly Palmer Additional Stitchers Administrative Manager, Human Resources Officer Danielle McCann Joanna Ivey Ernest Abugov Lisa Di Quinzio Artistic Department Assistant Scenic Artist Physiotherapist Kathleen Matatya Jeff Morris Lisa Farinaccio Pamela Steele Education and Outreach Manager, Special Events Mark Reid Ginette Hamel Victoria Shillington General Accountants Associate and Turnout Assistant Stage Manager Scheduling Coordinator Properties constructed at Consulting Podiatrist Sandra Gandola, CB Lisa Robinson Kristina Schreiber Tiffany Fraser Millinery Sophie Letendre The Gretchen Ross Production Dr. Nicholas Durand, D.Pod.M Demitrios Prevenas Deborah Camken Assistant Manager of Telesales Senior Officer, Patrons' Council Stage Manager, YOU dance Centre for The National Ballet of Guest Repetiteurs Liz Ye Consulting Chiropractor Alison Moss Anthony Stewart Peter Sherk Canada by members of I.A.T.S.E. Dying Watershed Shu Zhang, CPA, CGA Dr. Cameron Borody Local 828. Sue Willis Ami Shulman Lighting Coordinator Business Analysts Publicity Coordinator Senior Officer, Friends' Corps A Month in the Country Consulting Naturopathic Doctor Jeff Logue Fernando Margueirat Christine Achampong Deanna Underwood Anthony Dowell* Dr Melissa Piercell Mohiuddin Faruqe Master Carpenter Grant Coyle Web and Digital Media Officer, Major Gifts Consulting Ophthalmologist John Alexander Onegin Application Support Analyst Coordinator Marielle Bryck Dr. Michael Easterbrook Reid Anderson Kruti Shah Seowon Bang Officer, Writer Head Electrician Spectre de la Rose The National Ballet of Canada is Stephen O’Connor ICT Consultants Coordinators, Caroline Dickie Giovanni Di Palma grateful to the Sports Medicine JSO Consulting Audience and Donor Services Opus19/The Dreamer Specialists (150 Eglinton Avenue Jeffrie Owen Nicole Ascroft Jenifer Ringer East, Toronto); the University Avin Gobin Karen Brown the second detail Health Network, Department Rob Townsend Patty Pederson Jill Johnson of Orthopaedics and Sports Government Support (As of June 30, 2014) Shaun Amyot Medicine; and the Medcan Clinic Company Management Assistant Assistant Publicity Coordinator (150 York Street, Toronto) for their Sarita Dotan Nima Naik Guest Teachers and Coaches continued support of the Dancer Administrative Assistant, Roberto Campanella Health and Wellness Programme; Facilities Manager Telesales Jean-Yves Esquerre and to those physicians who have Stephen Chadwick William Bruce Michel Faigaux generously donated their time to Receptionist Bringing the arts to life The Government of Canada through Robert Glumbek The National Ballet of Canada. De l'art plein la vie the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister, Seta Nigoghossian Audience and Donor Services the Department of Canadian Heritage. Owen Montague Representatives Matjash Mrozewski Music Victoria Banjavcic Tatiana Tchernova Communications Terry Bursey Music Director and Director of Communications Leif Conti-Groome *Made possible by a generous Principal Conductor Julia Drake Denis Couillard donation from The Frank Gerstein David Briskin Michael Cursio Charitable Foundation Senior Associate Director of Principal Pianist Rachel Day Communications Janis Neilson Maureen Gualtieri Belinda Bale Lindsay Naft The Volunteer Committee, Devin Upham The National Ballet of Canada Beth Wolfe

48 49 Message from Gifts to David Macdonald, Chair The National Ballet of Canada, The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation Endowment Foundation

Once again, on behalf of adjusted) support can be maintained. Both measures The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation investments provide a stable source of income and the Board of Directors now stand at healthy levels, sufficiently so that the long-term security to support the company’s artists and activities. of The National Ballet board recently decided to increase the payout Target of Canada, Endowment Rate of 3.5% of Adjusted Book Value enshrined in the Thank you to the following donors who made a major gift to the Endowment Foundation. Foundation, I want to Foundation’s Disbursement Policy to a Target Rate (July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014) thank our many donors of 4.0% for the fiscal year 2014/15 onwards. With for their generous support a higher fund balance and higher payout rate, the Tony & Anne Arrell The Estate of Walter Carsen, O.C. of The National Ballet Foundation expects to significantly increase its Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin of Canada, Endowment annual support to the National Ballet again in Ms. Laura Dinner & Mr. Richard Rooney Foundation. Your past and 2014/15. While the past few years have been kind, The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation The Estate of Mr. J.M. Doc Savage current giving have been it would be tempting fate to expect strong results to at the heart of a story of continue much longer. A pause is likely overdue. exceptional growth that To my fellow members of the Endowment Foundation has transformed the scale of the Foundation and the Board, I thank you for continuing to share your time confidence and support it gives The National Ballet and expertise this season. Your commitment to of Canada as the company pursues its ambitious keeping the National Ballet on a sound financial footing artistic plans. is both inspiring and greatly appreciated. To our 2013/14 was another excellent year for the donors, I extend my gratitude once again. Without Endowment Foundation, with strong asset growth, you, the National Ballet could not count on the stable excellent investment returns and a record disbursement funding base the Endowment provides to realize its to The National Ballet of Canada. Total fund balances artistic goals—outstanding dance, new creations and grew by $9.6 million or 20% to a new all-time record touring—that made this season such a success, both of $56.5 million at June 30, 2014. This growth reflected artistically and financially. strength in new gifts ($3.3 million) and outstanding net investment income ($7.8 million for a 17.4% net return), while administrative costs remained nominal. Donations comprised lifetime and estate gifts from Leaving a Legacy: J.M. Doc Savage individuals ($1.3 million), a foundation ($1.0 million) and a matching grant of $0.9 million under the In 2013/14 the National Ballet received an extraordinary Endowment gift from Endowment Incentives Component of the Canada John MacKenzie “Doc” Savage, who peacefully passed away in his 88th year. An Cultural Investment Fund which increased its lifetime avid arts supporter, Doc was a subscriber to the National Ballet and a member of cap last year from $10 million to $15 million, qualifying the Patrons’ Council for more than 20 years. us under this program once again. With about $4.1 million of remaining headroom, we expect this 2013/14 Endowment As part of his bequest to the National Ballet, Doc established a Named Fund program will inspire donors to continue to build the Foundation Board of Directors within the Endowment Foundation. Named Funds may be designated Endowment Foundation, helping ensure the long- to supporting a specific area of the National Ballet’s activities. Doc, who had a term financial stability of the National Ballet. David Macdonald, Chair David Banks Barry Hughson, President David Binet special interest in supporting young, up and coming dancers, established the J.M. These results allowed the Endowment Foundation Karen Kain, C.C., Vice Ed Esposto Savage Apprentice Fund. The income received from this fund will ensure that the to increase its disbursement to the National Ballet President Mary Hallward young dancers of the Apprentice Programme have the support and opportunities Barry Shour, CPA, CA, Lucille Joseph in 2013/14 for the fifth consecutive year to a record Treasurer Krista Kerr that they need to secure a bright future in a professional ballet company. $1.46 million. We also further strengthened our Diana Reitberger, CFRE, Jerry Lozinski distributable reserves, which protect against future Director of Development Sue Matthews Pamela Ouzounian, Secretary Vanessa Morgan The National Ballet thanks Mr. Savage for his commitment to the arts and for his investment return volatility, and our inflation Jim Pitblado, C.M. forward-thinking vision that helps ensure the company’s future and financial protection cushion, which ensures that real (inflation- stability. The National Ballet is honoured and grateful to be part of his legacy.

Xiao Nan Yu in Onegin. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic.

50 51 Named Funds Celia Franca Society Named funds are established to provide a lasting legacy to The National Ballet of Canada. The National Ballet The Celia Franca Society of The National Ballet of Canada recognizes and thanks the thoughtful donors who is proud to celebrate the commitment and dedication of these named below. have arranged planned gifts that will extend beyond their lifetimes. These planned gifts, such as bequests in wills or gifts of life insurance, will support a legacy of great dance for generations to come. The American Friends of Canada Dancer Fund The Appel Family Fund in Honour of Bram & Bluma Appel (July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014) C.N. Jacobsen Marie Angela Sampson The John & Margaret Bahen Fund supports the company’s Canadian Tours Dr. Ronald M. Haynes Mrs. Mary E. Sarjeant The John & Claudine Bailey Fund Elaine J. Adair W.R. Herridge* Paul J. Savard The David & Kim Beatty Fund Margaret Agar Lewis Hertzman Richard Ira Saxe The Mona Campbell Fund Vanessa Alexander Mr. James Hewson Christine Scott The Walter Carsen New Creations Fund Isobel Allen Mr. Christopher E. Horne Robert Smith The Judith & Marshell Cohen Fund Reid Anderson* & Dieter Graefe Margo Howard Maggie Morris Smolensky The Horst Dantz & Don Quick Dancer Wellness Fund John Bailey* & Claudine Bailey Gail Hutchison Larry S. Snyder The Paul & Adelle Deacon Fund Lynly & Trevor Bailie Richard M. Ivey, C.C. Karen Sparks* The Celia Franca Memorial Fund Torunn Banks & David Banks* Joan F. Ivory* Mrs. Doreen L. Stanton The Kevin & Roger Garland Fund Katherine Barber Elsa Jackson Carolyn & Gordon Ste. Croix The Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Fund Mr. & Mrs. E.R. Barnsley Ishrani Jaikaran Astrid M. Stec The Gail Hutchison Fund Gillian & Kenneth Bartlett Ms. Agnes Jenkinson Cheryl E. Stephenson The Beryl & Richard Ivey Fund Florence Sharpe Barwell Robert D. Johnston* Mrs. Frances M. Stretton The Hal Jackman Foundation Fund Professor Marion G. Bassett Ron & Nancy Johnston Ann Sutton The Anna & Don Johnson Fund Avie Bennett* Karen Kain*, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt, O.Ont. Ronald Taber & Rowland Galbraith The Lucille & Urban Joseph Fund David W. Binet* James Kerr & J. Linden Best Judith Tait The James Kudelka Fund John R. Birkett Mr. Elmer Rob Koppel Veronica Tennant*, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt The Sonia & Arthur Labatt Fund Ms. Katherine Bischoping Kathryn Kossow John Theo The Joyce Lee Memorial Fund Mrs. Gail Boire Gurney M. Kranz Mr. Nicholas Tomiuk The Joan & Jerry Lozinksi Fund Marnie Bracht Lindsay & Bud Kronenberg Lennox Toppin* The Sarah & David Macdonald Fund Mr. Douglas Bradley Jessica Lindenfelser* & Paul Lindenfelser Ms. Diane Torney The Sylvia M. McPhee Dancer Fund Jennifer Burton* Mr. Eric Lipka Marje Koidu Virro The Julie & Ted Medland Fund Patricia Campbell Ms. Chung-Yee Loo Lenore Walters* The Nancy Pencer Fund Dr. Ann E. Camps Mr. Doug Lowry Mrs. Diana St. B. Weatherall The Sandra & Jim Pitblado Fund Professor Alfred L. Chan & Joan Lozinski & Jerry Lozinski* Jill & Geoffrey Williams The Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner Fund Mr. Michael Farewell Sarah Macdonald & David Macdonald* Mr. John H. Williams The J.M. Savage Apprentice Fund Peng Chiang Tim MacDonald* & Michelle Morin Ms. Ainslie Wood The Ada Slaight Fund Marilyn Creighton Polly K. A. MacFarlane Ms. Ethel M. Woods The Fran Taubkin Dancer Fund Jane Darville & Dr. Skip Bassford Janice May Ms. Vivien M. Wu The David Tory Memorial Fund Elizabeth and Ted Davidson Marcia McClung* Mr. Denny Young* The Volunteer Committee Build-a-Ballet Fund Jeanie A. Davis* Mrs. Barbara McKenney Veronica Zufelt* Amanda Demers & Brian Collins Miss Jean McPhee 40 Anonymous Donors Marilyn J. Doekes Ms. Sylvia M. McPhee Art & Mary Douloff Julie Medland* & Ted Medland *Current and Former Artists, Sherry Taylor Drew* Stephanie Meredith Staff and Board Members Maureen & James Dunn Ms. Elizabeth Metcalfe Ardith Ekdahl Sigmund & Elaine Mintz Dena Feng Mrs. Joan Moes Beverley Flint Marina Nawrocki* Bequests Lorne Fox Ms. Janis Neilson* The National Ballet of Canada recognizes with gratitude those individuals whose commitment to the company Mr. Douglas G. Gardner Laurie Nemetz* Kevin J. Garland* Tony Sylvestre & Lisa North extends beyond their lifetimes. Ann (Kadrnka) Garnet Miss Dorothy M. Parr Stanley Gavlick Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado*, C.M. (July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014) Maxine Goldberg Dr. Linda Rabeneck Freda Gottesman-Brender & Allan Brender Kenneth F. Read The Estate of Barbara Adams The Estate of C. Anderson Silber Ms. A. Graham-Calderisi Dr. John Reeve-Newson The Estate of Walter Carsen, O.C. The Estate of Helen Allen Stacey Mr. Donald D. Grant Peter Reeve-Newson The Estate of Horst Dantz & Don Quick The Estate of Jeanie Irwin Walker Tony & Kitty Griffin Diana Reitberger* The Estate of Douglas McCollough The Estate of Hugh Victor Wallace Carol Guppy Margaret Riggin* The Estate of Vida Peene The Estate of One Anonymous Donor G. Michael Hale & Robin Robinson* The Estate of Mr. J.M. Doc Savage

The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation Jillian Vanstone and Skylar Campbell in The Nutcracker. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic.

52 53 Endowment Foundation

Summary Statements of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances (Dollars in thousands) 2014 2013

Year ended June 30 Funds Total Total General Endowment Revenue Contributions $ 1 $ 3,292 $ 3,293 $ 2,412 Investment Income 25 136 161 26

26 3,428 3,454 2,438 Expenditures Administrative and investment management fees 1 226 227 193 Donation to The National Ballet of Canada - 1,456 1,456 1,347

1 1,682 1,683 1,540

Excess of revenue over expenditures before undernoted 25 1,746 1,771 924 Unrealized gain on investments - 7,824 7,824 5,976

Excess of revenue over expenditures 25 9,570 9,595 6,900 Fund balances— beginning of year 2,410 44,541 46,951 40,051

Fund balances— end of year $ 2,435 $ 54,111 $ 56,546 $ 46,951

Summary Statements of Financial Position (Dollars in thousands) 2014 2013

Year ended June 30 Funds Total Total Assets General Endowment Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,410 $ 1 $ 2,411 $ 2,487 Accounts receivable 25 18 43 41

2,435 19 2,454 2,528

Investments, at fair value - 54,152 54,152 44,733

$ 2,435 $ 54,171 $ 56,606 $ 47,261

Liabilities and Fund Balances Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ - $ 60 $ 60 $ 310

- 60 60 310

Fund Balances Endowment funds Donor restricted - 49,192 49,192 40,128 Internally restricted - 4,919 4,919 4,323 General fund – unrestricted 2,435 - 2,435 2,410

$ 2,435 $ 54,111 $ 56,546 $ 46,951

$ 2,435 $ 54,171 $ 56,606 $ 47,261

Note 1 Criteria for presentation of summary financial statements

The information selected by management for presentation in the Summary Financial Statements has been identified as being the most pertinent and useful financial data for inclusion in The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation annual report.

Audited financial statements are available on The National Ballet of Canada official website.

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Editor: Tara Robinson Design: Joanna Todd Front Cover: Aleksandar Antonijevic in Onegin. Photo by Sian Richards. Back Cover: Evan McKie and Svetlana Lunkina in Swan Lake. Photo by Karolina Kuras.