The National Ballet of Canada

“Giselle has always been my dream role since I was a little girl. She has a beautiful and pure soul and she loves to dance, just like us dancers. I’m excited to embrace the role and embody a joyful girl who falls in love, feel her pain when she is betrayed and then become a strong and mature spirit.” Tirion Law, Principal Dancer This season, our newest Principal Dancer Tirion Law will make her exciting debut in the title role of #GiselleNBC. Tirion joins the ranks of the world’s most celebrated ballerinas who have embraced the technical and dramatic challenge of dancing Giselle, one of the greatest roles in the classical canon. Onstage November 20 – 24. http://bit.ly/3NidTaW Tirion Law.🎥 by Paul McNulty.

First Soloist Chelsy Meiss retires from the National Ballet after 16 outstanding years with the company. Chelsy’s infectious energy and technical precision is illuminated in a wide repertoire of classical and contemporary roles, from heartbreaking Juliet in Romeo and Juliet to the elegant Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, radiant female lead in Paz de la Jolla and more. In 2019, she made history as the first woman to perform the tap-dancing Mad Hatter in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Her artistry, dedication and warmth earned her the Patron Award of Merit in 2009 and the David Tory Award in 2016. She was born in Melbourne, Australia and trained at Karen Curlis School of Dance, Thelma Williams School of Dance, The Victorian College of The Arts and The Australian Ballet School in Melbourne, Chelsy danced with San Diego Ballet before joining The National Ballet of Canada as a member of the Corps de Ballet in 2008. She became a First Soloist in 2015. Chelsy will be celebrated onstage by the entire company as she says farewell dancing the role of Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis in Sir Peter Wright’s Giselle on November 23 at 2:00 pm. From all of us at The National Ballet of Canada, thank you Chelsy for your many brilliant performances and dedication to the company. We will miss you!

Arrived in the city of lights! 🇫🇷 Our all-Canadian triple bill at Théâtre des Champs-Elysées is onstage October 12 – 15. If you’re in Paris, book your ticket now for Crystal Pite's #AngelsAtlasNBC, James Kudelka's #PassionNBC and William Yong's #UtopiVerseNBC as all shows are nearly sold out. Shaakir Muhammad and Calley Skalnik 📸 by Karolina Kuras #BringingTheArtsToLife #ArtsAddValue #NBOConTour We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Oui, oui, we are in Paris! Enjoying the beautiful sights in the city of love before we hit the stage at Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. Alexandra MacDonald 📸 by Karolina Kuras #BringingTheArtsToLife #ArtsAddValue #NBOConTour We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Thank you, London! 🇬🇧 We had an amazing time performing for you at the legendary Sadler's Wells. Now... we are off to Paris. See you soon, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées! #NBOConTour #BringingTheArtsToLife #ArtsAddValue We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. 📸 by Karolina Kuras

“It’s been such an honour to be back at Sadler’s Wells, the theatre I called home for a decade with Rambert Dance Company. And even more of a privilege to return with our incredible company and to experience the enthusiasm of London audiences. Sadler’s will always have a special place in my heart and I hope we return soon.” – Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director The National Ballet of Canada returned to Sadler’s Wells for the first time in 11 years as part of a European tour. Next stop, Paris. #BringingTheArtsToLife #ArtsAddValue #NBOConTour We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. 📸 by Karolina Kuras

London calling! The company is preparing for the opening night of our all-Canadian programme, featuring Crystal Pite's #AngelsAtlasNBC, James Kudelka's #PassionNBC and Emma Portner's #islandsNBC, October 2 – 6 at Sadler’s Wells > https://bit.ly/3Y3Wr06 Koto Ishihara 📸 by Karolina Kuras #BringingTheArtsToLife #ArtsAddValue #NBOConTour We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

On September 30, The National Ballet of Canada recognizes and commemorates the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. We reflect on this painful history and recognize that learning the truth from First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge keeps an important step on the path of reconciliation. We encourage you to read the 94 actions outlined in the Truth and Reconciliations Commission > https://bit.ly/3N5Bhbv

TICKETS ARE ON SALE to the final production of the National Ballet's #2425SeasonNBC. Christian Spuck's alluring new #AnnaKareninaNBC makes its North American premiere, June 13 – 25. Buy your tickets today > https://bit.ly/3Awj3Nc Alexander Jones and Katja Wünsche. Photo by Gregory Batardon. Courtesy of Ballett Zürich.

Say "adieu" to Principal Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté as he retires after an illustrious 26-year career with the National Ballet. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE to #AdieuNBC, a celebration of one of Canada’s greatest dancers featuring world premieres by Côté himself, Ethan Colangelo and Jennifer Archibald. Onstage May 30 – June 5 > https://bit.ly/3XYKJnk 📸 by Matt Barnes