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Sketching is a satisfying hobby for National Ballet dancer Frank Augustyn, and during break in rehearsals this week, former dancer Leigh-Ann Griffiths(...)
Sketching is a satisfying hobby for National Ballet dancer Frank Augustyn, and during break in rehearsals this week, former dancer Leigh-Ann Griffiths(...)

Sketching is a satisfying hobby for National Ballet dancer Frank Augustyn, and during break in rehearsals this week, former dancer Leigh-Ann Griffiths(...)

Date2/21/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Sketching is a satisfying hobby for National Ballet dancer Frank Augustyn; and during break in rehearsals this week; former dancer Leigh-Ann Griffiths made a particularly appealing subject for his sketch pad. Augustyn talked with The Star's William Littler about his current engagement at the O'Keefe Centre.
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Object NumberTSPA_0104540F
Concentrated rehearsals with the National Ballet Have been the order of the day for Danish dancer Niels Kehlet since he took over at short notice the (...)
Concentrated rehearsals with the National Ballet Have been the order of the day for Danish dancer Niels Kehlet since he took over at short notice the (...)
4/20/1972
Popular pair: Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn have become star personalities in Canadian ballet and last night's full O'Keefe Centre for opening of National Ballet's season was testimonial to that
Popular pair: Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn have become star personalities in Canadian ballet and last night's full O'Keefe Centre for opening of National Ballet's season was testimonial to that
11/7/1979
Monument For a Dead Boy: Frank Augustyn (left) develops his dramatic side with the National Ballet
Monument For a Dead Boy: Frank Augustyn (left) develops his dramatic side with the National Ballet
2/6/1976
Bargain ballet: Don Quixote (shown are Charles Kirby, in the title role and Karen Kain mourning a slain Frank Augustyn) was mounted for a mere $168,000
Bargain ballet: Don Quixote (shown are Charles Kirby, in the title role and Karen Kain mourning a slain Frank Augustyn) was mounted for a mere $168,000
11/10/1982
Dramatic version of Swan Lake was danced last night by Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn of National Ballet at O'Keefe Centre. Choreographer Erik Bruhn ha(...)
Dramatic version of Swan Lake was danced last night by Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn of National Ballet at O'Keefe Centre. Choreographer Erik Bruhn ha(...)
2/11/1976
Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn last night headlined the opening of the National Ballet's fifth season in the Forum at Ontario Place. Star dance critic (...)
Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn last night headlined the opening of the National Ballet's fifth season in the Forum at Ontario Place. Star dance critic (...)
8/16/1976
Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn carry the principal roles in the National Ballet's production of Swan Lake at O'Keefe Centre. But Star dance critic Will(...)
Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn carry the principal roles in the National Ballet's production of Swan Lake at O'Keefe Centre. But Star dance critic Will(...)
2/22/1978
Christmas star: Even a young ballerina's dreams can come true at Christmas - like dancing with ballet star Frank Augustyn
Christmas star: Even a young ballerina's dreams can come true at Christmas - like dancing with ballet star Frank Augustyn
12/20/1980
Endangered dancers. Danny Grossman's searing anti-war ballet, Endangered Species, entered the repertoire of the National Ballet of Canada at O'Keefe C(...)
Endangered dancers. Danny Grossman's searing anti-war ballet, Endangered Species, entered the repertoire of the National Ballet of Canada at O'Keefe C(...)
2/15/1984
Poetry in motion. National Ballet principal dancer Karen Kain last night offered a classic performance in the ballet Sphinx, part of company's mixed program at O'Keefe Centre
Poetry in motion. National Ballet principal dancer Karen Kain last night offered a classic performance in the ballet Sphinx, part of company's mixed program at O'Keefe Centre
5/11/1983
Earl Kraul, who starred in 30 roles during his 19 years as a principal dancer with the National Ballet, examines an Eskimo sculpture given to him at a(...)
Earl Kraul, who starred in 30 roles during his 19 years as a principal dancer with the National Ballet, examines an Eskimo sculpture given to him at a(...)
5/5/1971
Ballet dancers work hard to keep fit for the strenuous dancing they do on stage
Ballet dancers work hard to keep fit for the strenuous dancing they do on stage
4/17/1972