Archives

Students, teachers and researchers in need of resource materials for specific projects on dance in Canada and The National Ballet of Canada are invited to visit the National Ballet Archives and the Erik Bruhn Library.

In operation since 1975, the National Ballet Archives was created for the collection and preservation of materials that best serve to illustrate the founding and development of The National Ballet of Canada, and to assist, whenever possible, research and scholarly work in dance. Archival holdings document the history of the company from 1951 to the present, and include press clippings, programmes, posters, photographs, videos and costumes, as well as materials referring to dance in general, both in Canada and internationally. The Erik Bruhn Library also provides a valuable on-site reference resource, with over 800 volumes pertaining to dance and related subjects, such as theatre, music, scenography, choreography and anatomy.

The Archives and the Erik Bruhn Library continues to develop thanks to the generous support and donations from staff, artists and the public. To make a donation of dance-related material or to arrange a research appointment, please call the Archives at (416) 345-9686 ext. 449.

Research space is limited, and all visits are by appointment and during business hours only.