Donor Events

Thursday, January 16, 3:00 pm
Online
* All levels

Watch a rehearsal streamed live from our home studios at The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada as the dancers prepare for Karen Kain’s Swan Lake.

Thursday, January 30, 2:00 pm
National Arts Centre, Ottawa
* Fouetté level and up

See the final rehearsal for Giselle as the dancers, NAC orchestra and the stage crew come together one more time before opening night in Ottawa.

Friday, March 7, 7:30 pm
Four Seasons Centre
* Fouetté level and up

See the final rehearsal for Swan Lake as the dancers, orchestra and the stage crew come together one more time before opening night.

Wednesday, March 12, 5:00 pm
Four Seasons Centre
* Patron level and up 

Join us for an intimate dinner before the performance of Swan Lake and learn more about what is required to stage one of the most elaborate ballets in the company’s history.
This is a paid event.

Friday, March 14, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Four Seasons Centre
* Brisé level and up

A great March Break activity! Discover the enchanting sets and learn more about this spectacular production during a tour that guides you both onstage and through various areas of the Four Seasons Centre.

Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 pm
The Walter Carsen Centre
* Patron level and up

Our signature Patrons’ Council event features host Veronica Tennant as she interviews three current members of the company and asks about the highs and lows of their careers so far.
This is a paid event.

Thursday, April 3, 7:00 pm
Online event
* All levels

Tune in to watch Ross Allen and Josh Hall chat with special guests from the Production Department for an exclusive peek inside the world of production and carpentry. 

Thursday, April 24, 2:00 pm
The Walter Carsen Centre
* Celia Franca Society members & Endowment Foundation donors

We welcome Celia Franca Society members and Endowment Foundation donors to a special reception and working rehearsal. 

Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 am
Wednesday, May 7, 9:30 am
The Walter Carsen Centre
* Arabesque level and up

Visit the Walter Carsen Centre for a coffee reception, to watch the dancers in their daily company class and a Q&A with Footwear Coordinator Hollis Wilson in the Pointe Shoe Room. 

May, 2025
Location TBC
* All levels 

Join renowned financial educator Keith Thomson for his popular Income Tax Reduction & Estate Planning seminar.

May, 2025
Location TBC
* Partner Circle and up

Join our Artistic staff for an intimate dinner prior to Adieu, with conversations about Guillaume Côté’s final performances with the company and the all-Canadian programme.
This is a paid event.

Saturday, June 21, post-performance
Four Seasons Centre
* Patron level and up

Join dancers and Artistic staff to share in the excitement of dancer promotions and awards while enjoying a festive atmosphere with members of the company. 
This is a paid event.