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September 3, 2026 – Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that Principal Dancer Heather Ogden will retire at the end of the 2026/27 season after 29 brilliant years with The National Ballet of Canada.
Ogden’s extraordinary career will be celebrated throughout the season, culminating in a farewell gala honouring her on June 8. This very special evening will feature excerpts of repertoire significant to Ogden’s career along with a new work by former Artistic Director James Kudelka created especially for her, renewing a partnership that began in 1998 when Ogden joined the National Ballet. A fitting tribute to a much-loved artist whose contributions have enriched both the company and dance in Canada.
“The National Ballet of Canada has been such an important part of my life for nearly 30 years. I joined the company when I was very young and, in many ways, I grew up here – as a dancer, an artist and a person. I’m deeply grateful for the many incredible roles I have had the privilege to dance and, above all, for the artists, choreographers and colleagues who have shaped and inspired me along the way. To take my final bow during the company’s 75th anniversary season feels especially meaningful. I am proud to be part of its history and hope that, in my own way, I’ve contributed something to a company that has given me so much,” said Ogden.
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