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.

Successful candidates will be announced on stage on May 1, 2025 (Opening Night of our Mixed Programme), but they or their next of kin will be privately informed approximately 2 months in advance.

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Royal Winnipeg Ballet Anne Armit Image

Director of Wardrobe

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Betty Farrally, O.C. Image

Founder; Principal Dancer; Ballet Master; Artistic Director

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Susan Glass, C.M. Image

Board Member; Board President

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Mark Godden, C.M. Image

Dancer; Resident Choreographer

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Evelyn Hart, C.C., O.M. Image

Principal Dancer

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Gweneth Lloyd, O.C. Image

Founder; Artistic Director

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Jean McKenzie Image

Principal Dancer; Recreational Division Founder

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Arlene Minkhorst Image

Professional Division Vice-Principal; Associate School Director; School Director

Royal Winnipeg Ballet David Moroni, C.M. Image

Principal Dancer; Professional Division Founder; Associate Artistic Director

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Ted Patterson Image

Dancer; Founder of Scholarship Program; Executive / Member of Alumni Association

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Kathleen Richardson, C.C., O.M. Image

Board President; Honorary President

Royal Winnipeg Ballet John A. Russell Image

Set & Costume Designer; Board President

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Arnold Spohr, C.C., O.M. Image

Principal Dancer; Artistic Director; Artistic Director Emeritus

Royal Winnipeg Ballet David Yeddeau Image

Stage Manager; Technical Assistant; Publicity & Company Manager