deaths
July 12, 2004
Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918)

Betty Oliphant
Nancy Elizabeth Oliphant was a co-founder of the National Ballet School of Canada.
Canada's National Ballet School
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 Tracey was appointed Artistic Director of the school in 2024, succeeding Mavis Staines who had previously served as Artistic Director since 1989.