Betty Oliphant

Born in London, England, Betty Oliphant founded and directed Canada's National Ballet School for more than a quarter century and was also Ballet Mistress and Associate Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada. A major and sometimes controversial figure in the development of dance in Canada, she is a Companion to the Order of Canada and the recipient of many other honours. She lives in Toronto's Cabbagetown.

Born in London, England, Betty Oliphant founded and directed Canada's National Ballet School for more than a quarter century and was also Ballet Mistress and Associate Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada. A major and sometimes controversial figure in the development of dance in Canada, she is a Companion to the Order of Canada and the recipient of many other honours. She lives in Toronto's Cabbagetown. See less