NBS Remembers Sir Christopher Ondaatje (1933-2026)

More than 25 years ago, Sir Christopher Ondaatje established a prize in his name within Canada’s National Ballet School’s endowment, with an ambitious vision to create the largest ballet award in the country. 
Over the years, recipients of the Ondaatje Ballet Prize have gone on to build remarkable careers within leading companies in Canada and around the world. 

As we reflect on Sir Christopher Ondaatje’s generosity of spirit, some of our alumni shared heartfelt messages about how this award bolstered their careers in many ways.  

To learn more about Sir Christopher Ondaatje’s remarkable life and legacy, click here.

Watch an alumni tribute to Sir Christopher Ondaatje here.

Photo by Andy Paradise, courtesy of The Independent