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A ballerina in the making

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A ballerina in the making

Date4/24/1984

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McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A ballerina in the making: That's how critic William Littler describes the National Ballet of Canada's Kim Lightheart; partnered here by Peter Ottman in a scene from the ever-popular ballet Giselle which opened the company's spring season at O'Keefe Centre last night.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0104684F

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