Greta Hodgkinson, Principal Dancer, The National Ballet of Canada

Update: 2019-12-16

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The sublime Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson spoke with Cathy Levy in December 2019 on the eve of her retirement from The National Ballet of Canada following an extraordinary 30-year career with the company. Dance found her at a very early age and she credits Principal Artistic Coach Magdalena Popa, leading choreographers and the full range of classic and contemporary ballet repertoire offered to her for her artistic success. She talks about her pre-show ritual, her favourite ballet, guesting, her longevity, juggling family and career, and her decision to retire. The conversation closes on her next project and with advice to aspiring dancers.

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Greta Hodgkinson, Principal Dancer, The National Ballet of Canada

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Greta Hodgkinson, Principal Dancer, The National Ballet of Canada

Greta Hodgkinson, Principal Dancer, The National Ballet of Canada