National Ballet of Canada
![The National Ballet of Canada performing Coppélia in 1952.](/Images/godic/202501/29/Coppélia_act_III_National_Ballet_of_Canada4130.jpg")
The National Ballet of Canada is Canada's largest ballet troupe. It was founded by Celia Franca in 1951 and is based in Toronto, Ontario. Based upon the unity of Canadian trained dancers in the tradition and style of England's Royal Ballet, The National is regarded as the premier classical ballet company in Canada.