by Linnea Swarting | Sep 20, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
National Ballet of Canada principal Siphesihle November draws people in with his natural charisma. His sense of artistry in dance, choreography, and fashion have been recognized around the world and rewarded with opportunities, like choreographing a fashion show at...
by Kathleen Smith | Jan 6, 2022 | Digital Cover Star
When the National Ballet of Canada returned to the stage last fall after 20 long months of pandemic lockdown, the joy and relief front of house were palpable. According to dancer Siphesihle November, the emotion was similar both onstage and behind the curtain: “There...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jul 29, 2019 | News, Profiles
Summer means promotions announcements, and dancers transitioning from one company to another. And while we’ve already shared some updates with you (see San Francisco Ballet here and here, American Ballet Theatre here), more news is being released each day....
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 24, 2019 | News, Profiles
Over the weekend, eight of the world’s most promising young dancers competed in Toronto for The Erik Bruhn Prize. Since 1988 the prize, named for celebrated danseur noble Erik Bruhn, has brought together one male and one female dancer from each of the companies...
by Michael Crabb | Sep 25, 2018 | Profiles
Siphesihle November scarcely touched the ground as he launched into The Sleeping Beauty’s grueling Bluebird variation last March, dancing the avian steps with meticulous clarity and keen alertness to Tchaikovsky’s music. Nothing was forced or showy; it...