Volunteer Committee
Volunteers are needed for the Ballet Boutique and Paper Things.
For more information, please contact balletvolunteers@gmail.com
Overview
Volunteers see the dollars they raise come alive on stage.
The support of volunteers is invaluable to The National Ballet of Canada. Dedicated volunteers helped found the company more than 55 years ago and have given much of their time, resources and energy towards the vision of the National Ballet in the many years since.
The Volunteer Committee of The National Ballet of Canada has funded over 40 new productions for the company since 1976. Through this dedication, the Volunteer Committee has been instrumental in expanding the signature repertoire of the National Ballet.
The proceeds of the Volunteer Committee's sales are directed to its Build-A-Ballet Fund. The Volunteer Committee operates Paper Things, a stationery and supply store in Yorkville, Toronto, as well as the Ballet Boutique during National Ballet performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Ballet merchandise is also available throughout the year (click here for more information).
Join this wonderful group of dedicated women and men and share the pride and accomplishment of funding new repertoire.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with and for The National Ballet of Canada.
The Volunteer Committee's New Productions
- Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn in La fille mal gardée, the inaugural gift from The Volunteer Committee's Build-A-Ballet fund in 1976/77. Photo by Barry Gray.
- Martine Lamy in Etudes, a gift from The Volunteer Committee's Build-A-Ballet fund in 1980. Photo by Barry Gray.
- Rex Harrington and Greta Hodgkinson in The Four Seasons, a gift from The Volunteer Committee's Build-A-Ballet fund in 1996. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann.
- Jennifer Fournier with Artists of the Ballet in Rubies from Jewels, a gift from The Volunteer Committee's Build-A-Ballet fund in 1999. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann.
- Artists of the Ballet in A Delicate Battle, a gift from The Volunteer Committee's Build-A-Ballet fund in 2001. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann.
- Sonia Rodriguez with Artists of the Ballet in Cinderella, a gift from The Volunteer Committee's Build-A-Ballet fund in 2004. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann.
Ballet Boutique & Paper Things
- Volunteers at the Ballet Boutique at the Four Seasons Centre during The Nutcracker, 2007. Photo by Andrea Rothecker.
- Ballet Boutique at the Four Seasons Centre, 2007. Photo by Andrea Rothecker.
- Paper Things store, 1960s.
- Paper Things, the Volunteer Committee's stationery store in Toronto, 2006. Photo by Peng Chiang.
Building Ballets
Since 1974, all monies raised by The Volunteer Committee have gone to the Build-A-Ballet Fund. The purpose of the Build-A-Ballet Fund is to purchase new repertoire for The National Ballet of Canada. To date, the following productions have been purchased:
| 1977 | La Fille Mal Gardée |
|---|---|
| 1978 | Travelling Set for La Fille Mal Gardée |
| 1979 | Two Pigeons |
| 1980 | Etudes |
| 1981 | Napoli |
| 1982 | Don Quixote |
| 1983 | Sphinx |
| 1984 | Oiseaux Exotiques, The Four Temperaments, Symphony in C |
| 1986 | The Merry Widow |
| 1987 | La Ronde |
| 1988 | Tagore |
| 1989 | Gloria, Pastorale |
| 1990 | The Leaves Are Fading, the second detail |
| 1991 | The Rite of Spring, Concerto for Flute and Harp |
| 1992 | Divertimento no. 15, Now and Then |
| 1993 | Oracle |
| 1994 | Cinderella, Soldiers' Mass, The Concert |
| 1995 | Company B, Symphonic Variations |
| 1996 | The Four Seasons, Abdullah: Tales of the Arabian Nights |
| 1997 | Mozartiana, Episodes, Theme & Variations, the weight of absence |
| 1998 | La Baiser de la fée, Apollo, Septet |
| 1999 | Jewels |
| 2000 | Madame Butterfly |
| 2001 | A Delicate Battle |
| 2002 | Jewels - costumes and draperies |
| 2003 | Monument |
| 2004 | Cinderella |
| 2007 | A Footstep of Air |
| 2008 | 24 Preludes by Chopin |
| 2009 | In Colour, DEXTRIS |
| 2010 | Pur ti Miro |
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How to Purchase Principal Shoes?
Principal Pointe Shoe fittings are by appointment only. For personal attention and expert fitting, call Principal Shoes' expert, Lynne Wilson at 416-921-3517. Lynne is also happy to help out-of-town clients receive the perfect pointe shoe. Dance ribbons specially chosen for Principal Shoes and exclusive hand-made toe pads are also available.
Principal Canvas Slippers are available at Paper Things, 99 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto. Custom orders are also available. Call 416-922-3500 or FAX them at 416-922-1641, attention Marvel Bogart.
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