Alumni

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is celebrating 65 years as a global leader in ballet training—and you’re invited! In November 2024, the School will welcome former students, graduates, and staff to join us on campus for a weekend of reconnecting with old friends and faculty, reminiscing about past experiences, and rediscovering our mutual love of dance. Mark your calendars, dust off your dancing shoes, and get ready to celebrate with us!

Dive into the Reunion Schedule Below and Plan Your Weekend!

In-person activities will take place at 400 and 404 Jarvis Street, and 105 Maitland, Toronto. All classes and observations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your spot based on room capacities.

Hybrid activities, offering virtual access through Zoom or livestream, are marked with an asterisk (*). All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Friday, November 8th

• 12:30 pm: Registration & Merchandise Pickup

• 1:00 pm: NBS Open House (student-led tours of the NBS Campus)

• *2:45 pm - 3:45 pm: Teacher Training Program Gathering (for current and alumni TTP)

• 2:45 pm–4:45 pm: Nutcracker Student Rehearsal (taught by Laurel Toto)

• *5:15 pm: Welcome Gathering (in The Betty Oliphant Theatre)

• 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm: Welcome Reception (in Mona Campbell Square)

Saturday, November 9th

• 10:00 am: Registration & Merchandise Pickup, and NBS Open House (student-led tours of the NBS Campus)

• 10:00 am - 10:40 am: Alumni Ballet Class (taught by Rebekah Rimsay)

• *10:15 am - 11:00 am: Ballet Training Observation with Grade 12 Women (taught by Raymond Smith)

• 10:45 am - 11:25 am: Alumni Gaga Inspired Contemporary Class (taught by Keith Morino)

• 10:45 am - 12:30 pm: Nutcracker Student Rehearsal (taught by Laurel Toto)

• *11:15 am - 12:00 pm: Serenade Student Rehearsal (taught by Margaret Tracey)

• 11:30 am - 12:10 pm: Alumni Ballet Class (taught by Sergiu Stefanschi)

• 12:15 pm - 12:50 pm: Alumni Contemporary Class (taught by Peggy Baker)

• *12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Rehearsal Observation of Company Life Program Men (with choreographer Robert Stephen)

• 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: Teacher Training Program Barn Dance (all welcome)

• 12:45 pm: Lunch Buffet (ticketed event - $50)

• *2:15 pm: 2024 Ken McCarter Award Ceremony

• *3:00 pm: Closing Assembly

• 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Closing Cocktail (ticketed event - $50)

Don't Miss the Lunch Buffet & Closing Cocktail—Both on Saturday, November 9th! 
Tickets are $50 per event. Ticket costs directly offset food and beverage offerings. Buffet includes hot lunch service (salad, vegetables, starch, protein, fresh fruit, sweets, refreshments, coffee and tea). Closing Party includes passed canapés and host bar access.

Register to attend

If you would like to attend a paid portion of the Alumni Event but are unable to purchase a ticket, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Refund policy: For paid events, cancellations are accepted and eligible for a full refund before October 25, 2024. Cancellations for free activities are not required, but appreciated. 

Curious about who's attending the reunion?

Click here to check out our attendee list and see which fellow alumni, former and current staff will be there!

Unable to attend in person?

Select reunion activities will be livestreamed and/or recorded to be made available after the event. Hybrid activities, offering virtual access through Zoom or livestream, are marked with an asterisk (*). All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST). To register for the Virtual Alumni Reunion Experience, please click the link below.

Register to attend virtually

NBS’ 65^th Anniversary Alumni Reunion and other alumni initiatives have been made possible thanks to the ongoing support of our Alumni Think Tank, whose volunteering of time and expertise has been invaluable to the planning and execution of the November event. Thank you.

Gail Aiken (’68), Grace Castaneda (‘88), Barbara Desrochers (‘79),

Christopher Hird (’03), Monika Berger Joslin (‘87),

Gloria Luoma (’71), Valerie Madonia (’79), Linda Maybarduk-Alguire (’68),

Tess Saare McLean (’76), Simon McNally (’18), Mike Spendlove (’96),

Deborah Todd-Thompson (’76), Dominique Turcotte (‘77/80)

Class Representatives

NBS’ Alumni Class Reps serve a vital role, helping to promote reunions and other alumni initiatives, mobilizing former classmates, and supporting virtual and in-person gatherings at Canada’s National Ballet School.

We are missing class reps for 1963, 1964, 1965, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014. If you are interested in becoming a Class Rep for your year, please contact us at alumni@nbs-enb.ca.