NBS Gala

NBS Gala: Kaleidoscope

A Bold Vision for the Future of Ballet.

We invite you to join us for this not-to-be-missed event on April 30, 2026, in support of Canada's National Ballet School (NBS).

The Gala will bring together our community of supporters for a memorable evening celebrating the vibrant future of ballet. Like a kaleidoscope, ballet is in constant motion. With every turn, perspectives shift, colours reconfigure, and new possibilities emerge.

Together, we will shape a bold vision of ballet that reflects the world looking through it: diverse, vibrant, and radiant with possibility.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

HISTORY Toronto, 1663 Queen St E

5:30 PM | Reception

6:30 PM | Dinner

7:45 PM | Performance & After Party

Dress to Impress • Bold & Brilliant Formal Attire

Support the Future of Dance

The 2026 NBS Gala: Kaleidoscope will raise vital funds to ensure that every talented young dancer with the ambition and drive to succeed at Canada’s National Ballet School can do so, regardless of financial means.

Each year, NBS welcomes students from across Canada and around the world, offering the highest standard of dance education and wraparound supports—from academic and emotional care to physiotherapy and nutrition. Yet tuition covers only a quarter of the actual cost of this training, and nearly 70% of students require financial assistance to pursue their dreams.

This year, those needs total $4.6 million.

This Gala is your invitation to take a leadership role as a sponsor, table host, ticket purchaser, or event supporter. Your support will help open doors for gifted young artists to thrive without barriers and help carry forward NBS’ enduring belief in the power of dance.

Gala Dinner Experience

We invite you to join us for the NBS Gala: Kaleidoscope Dinner Experience. Let's Turn the Lens Together.

Support NBS' Gala through a table or ticket purchase, or an event sponsorship. Your gift will provide critical funds to student financial assistance at the School.

Click Here to view the Table, Ticket & Sponsorship Opportunities

To inquire about table, tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Samantha Robinson | Director, Philanthropy | 416.964.3780 x2128 | srobinson@nbs-enb.ca

For event and guest-related inquiries, please contact:

Chelsea Ireton | Director, Donor and Alumni Engagement | 416.964.3780 x2205 | cireton@nbs-enb.ca

Purchase Tables & Tickets

Gala Party Experience

Experience a colourful cocktail reception, live performances, and after-party.

Tickets for the Gala party experience will be available in the new year. Be the first to know when party tickets go on sale by subscribing to our newsletter.

Make a Donation

Help raise critical funds for student financial assistance.

A gift in support of Canada's National Ballet School’s Gala: Kaleidoscope makes a significant impact on the lives of the students in our Professional Ballet Program. Your donation will support students who require financial assistance to pursue their dreams.

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Gala Committee

Heartfelt thanks to our Kaleidoscope Gala Committee, whose leadership and dedication make the event possible.

Sheena Chandaria | Lisa Conway | Justice Faith | Nia Faith | Allison Freeman | Nancy Holland | Isabella Levi Delaney | Carmen Marron | Kulin Matchhar | Naomi Miller | Annie Raphael-Hervey | Kim Tanenbaum | Heather Taylor | Tanya Taylor | Richa Vajpeyi Holla