Royal Winnipeg Ballet November 8, 2008

Founded in 1939, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet holds the triple distinction of having a royal title (bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II), enjoying its status as Canada’s premier ballet company, and being the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. The company, currently under the artistic director of André Lewis, is nonetheless critically and popularly acclaimed for its adventurous programming, and its artistically versatile, technically astute and youthful dancers.

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