Honour Roll
In celebration of our 80th anniversary, the RWB launched the Honour Roll of Distinguished Alumni. The Honour Roll recognizes and pays tribute to the artists and builders who’ve made a significant contribution to the RWB and/or the world of dance.
All recognitions are at the discretion of the Selection Committee, which is comprised of representatives of various RWB stakeholders.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
Nominations of all unsuccessful applicants will be kept on file for the next round of nominations, tentatively set for 2029. The new inductees will be celebrated at the Dinner & Ballet on May 3, 2025 before our Mixed Programme.
If you would like to begin a nomination for consideration around the next anniversary, please contact the RWB’s Archivist Gayle DeGagné at archives@rwb.org
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Anne Armit
Director of Wardrobe
Betty Farrally, O.C.
Founder; Principal Dancer; Ballet Master; Artistic Director
Susan Glass, C.M.
Board Member; Board President
Mark Godden, C.M.
Dancer; Resident Choreographer
Brenda Gorlick
Dancer; Teacher; Choreographer
Evelyn Hart, C.C., O.M.
Principal Dancer
Gweneth Lloyd, O.C.
Founder; Artistic Director
Marilyn (Young) Marshall
Principal Dancer; Board Member; Executive of Alumni Association
Jean McKenzie
Principal Dancer; Recreational Division Founder
Arlene Minkhorst
Professional Division Vice-Principal; Associate School Director; School Director
David Moroni, C.M.
Principal Dancer; Professional Division Founder; Associate Artistic Director
Ted Patterson
Dancer; Founder of Scholarship Program; Executive / Member of Alumni Association
Kathleen Richardson, C.C., O.M.
Board President; Honorary President
John A. Russell
Set & Costume Designer; Board President
Arnold Spohr, C.C., O.M.
Principal Dancer; Artistic Director; Artistic Director Emeritus
Lady Margaret Tupper
Board Member; Board Vice-President; Founder of Board of Directors & Women's Committee
