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The National Ballet is putting on FREE shows in Toronto this month

Photo via National Ballet of Canada

You don’t need to buy a pricey ticket to see Canada’s talented ballerinas take the stage. The National Ballet of Canada is putting on free evening shows this August at an outdoor venue on the waterfront.

The shows are part of the Sharing the Stage event series at Harbourfront Centre’s Concert Stage, taking place from August 16 to 20.

The free programming includes outdoor performances, dance classes, and interactive conversations with the dancers, producers, and curators.

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Seats to the show are first come, first served, no ticket required. However, you may want to arrive early to guarantee your spot. Information on how to reserve accessible seating will be available at a later date.

Below is the list of free outdoor shows and events you can attend, per the National Ballet of Canada:

Programme A, August 16, 18, 20 at 8:00 pm
Chroma Excerpt 1 and 2 Performed by the National Ballet
Margarita Excerpt Performed by Holla Jazz
4 for 5 by Natasha Powell Performed by the National Ballet
Swan Lake Pas de Deux Performed by the National Ballet
Haazri Performed by Tanveer Alam
After the Rain Performed by the National Ballet

Programme B, August 17, 19 at 8:00 pm
Chroma Excerpt 1 and 2 Performed by the National Ballet
as seen from before by Ethan Colangelo Performed by the National Ballet
Kaqwiⱡȼi Performed by Samantha Sutherland
Swan Lake Pas de Deux Performed by the National Ballet
DINO Performed by Rock Bottom Movement

Show + Tell – Interactive Discussions
7:00 pm, Concert Stage

Dance With Us
6:00 pm, Stage-in-the-Park

The complete schedule can be found on the ballet company’s website. We can’t wait for the holiday season to roll around for their enchanting annual Nutcracker performance!