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Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded Canada's National Ballet School (died 2004)

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Betty Oliphant

Canadian dance educator

Nancy Elizabeth Oliphant was a co-founder of the National Ballet School of Canada.
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Canada's National Ballet School

School in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Canada's National Ballet School, also commonly known as the National Ballet School of Canada, is a classical ballet school located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Along with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, it is a provider of professional ballet training in Canada. Margaret…
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August 5

Day of the year

August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 148 days remain until the end of the year.
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