Alumni

Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Canada’s National Ballet School, 400 Jarvis Street, Toronto

Canada’s National Ballet School 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!

Register for FREE single-day or multi-day activities. The reunion program will offer a variety of fun, educational and social activities including open house access to observe current student training, campus tours, a Friday night welcome networking reception, alumni dance classes and panels, and more! A full itinerary will be available closer to the event.

FOR PURCHASE add-on tickets are also available to those who wish to attend the optional Buffet Lunch and/or Closing Night Party events on Saturday, November 9^th. Tickets are $50 per event (or $65 for both events if purchased before September 30, 2024).

*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. 

Unable to attend in person? Interested in participating from afar?

Select reunion activities will be livestreamed and/or recorded to be made available after the event. To register for the Virtual Alumni Reunion Experience, please click the link below. A full itinerary will be available closer to the event.

Register to attend virtually

Are you or a corporate partner interested in sponsoring the event?

Click here to learn about support opportunities, recognition and benefits, or contact Samantha Robinson at srobinson@nbs-enb.ca

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, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 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.