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Jun 2022
17m 57s

Swan Lake and the future of ballet

THE GLOBE AND MAIL
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Siphe November is one of the most talented ballet dancers of his generation. At just 23, he’s the National Ballet of Canada’s youngest principal dancer and only the second black principal dancer in the company’s 70-year history. His ballet technique, the passion he brings to his performances and his magnetic pull both on stage and off make him a worthy star. ... Show More
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