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Lorna Geddes

Lorna Geddes

Canadian ballerina


Lorna Geddes (born 1943) is a Canadian ballerina who worked with the National Ballet of Canada for 59 years.[1][2]

Early life and training

Geddes was born in Waterloo, Ontario and began dancing at the age of three. After training with National Ballet School of Canada co-founder Betty Oliphant, Geddes joined the National Ballet of Canada in 1959 as a member of the Corps de Ballet at the age of 16 under the Artistic Director and company founder Celia Franca. She was appointed Assistant Ballet Mistress in 1984, and became Pointe Shoe Manager in 1998. She was promoted to Principal Character Artist in 2005, and was known for her "signature role" as the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet. She retired at the end of the 2018/2019 season.[1][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Personal life

Geddes is married to Hazaros Surmeyan. Surmeyan joined the National Ballet of Canada in 1966, and later became Principal Character Artist in 1986. Together, they have one son, André.[3][9]

Awards

In 2008, Geddes received the inaugural David Tony Award.[5][8]


References

  1. "The National Ballet of Canada". national.ballet.ca. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  2. "Lorna Geddes celebrates 50 years at National Ballet". CTVNews. 2009-11-01. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  3. BWW News Desk. "Lorna Geddes Retires After Six Decades of Dance". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  4. "Seasoned artist ramps up for the ballet's Nutcracker". Streeter. 2015-12-09. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  5. "The National Ballet of Canada". national.ballet.ca. Retrieved 2020-05-07.

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