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Dancers sign up with Soviets. Sign right here, folks! National Ballet of Canada principals Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn yesterday signed contracts to(...)
Dancers sign up with Soviets. Sign right here, folks! National Ballet of Canada principals Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn yesterday signed contracts to(...)

Dancers sign up with Soviets. Sign right here, folks! National Ballet of Canada principals Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn yesterday signed contracts to(...)

Date1/5/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dancers sign up with Soviets. Sign right here, folks! National Ballet of Canada principals Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn yesterday signed contracts to dance with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow next week. On hand as witnesses were (left) Anatoly I. Zoubekhim, first secretary and cultural attach? with the Soviet Embassy, and artistic director Alexander Grant.
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Magical stars at the Forum. Canada's most beloved ballet dancers, Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn last night made the first of two appearances with the (...)
Magical stars at the Forum. Canada's most beloved ballet dancers, Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn last night made the first of two appearances with the (...)
7/30/1984
New stars in the National Ballet company, Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn talk over the ballet's successful program at a party held by National Ballet G(...)
New stars in the National Ballet company, Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn talk over the ballet's successful program at a party held by National Ballet G(...)
11/4/1972
On the ball for the ballet. National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Karen Kain gets a few tips from Glen Abbey golf pro Bob Lean yesterday, hitting(...)
On the ball for the ballet. National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Karen Kain gets a few tips from Glen Abbey golf pro Bob Lean yesterday, hitting(...)
8/12/1991
Last dance. 14,000 fans at Ontario Place last night watched Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn, the National Ballet's best-loved couple, dance together one(...)
Last dance. 14,000 fans at Ontario Place last night watched Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn, the National Ballet's best-loved couple, dance together one(...)
7/24/1980
All aboard: Karen Kain (wearing sunglasses) and fellow National Ballet of Canada dancers prepare to board a bus to visit the Niagara Peninsula
All aboard: Karen Kain (wearing sunglasses) and fellow National Ballet of Canada dancers prepare to board a bus to visit the Niagara Peninsula
10/24/1991
Ballerina boxed in. National Ballet principal dancer Karen Kain tries out a prop box or bed used in The Soldier's Tale, a ballet by Stravinsky that wi(...)
Ballerina boxed in. National Ballet principal dancer Karen Kain tries out a prop box or bed used in The Soldier's Tale, a ballet by Stravinsky that wi(...)
7/28/1986
Signature celebration. National Ballet principal dancer Karen Kain autographs a pair of her slippers held by Harry Rosen, honorary chairman of the 50t(...)
Signature celebration. National Ballet principal dancer Karen Kain autographs a pair of her slippers held by Harry Rosen, honorary chairman of the 50t(...)
8/15/1988
Karen Kain, a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, is busy and interested renovating an old Cabbagetown house she and her sister moved(...)
Karen Kain, a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, is busy and interested renovating an old Cabbagetown house she and her sister moved(...)
2/27/1976
Above, discussing their performances at the buffet table are principal dancers Karen Kain, in a Maggy Reeves dress, and Kevin Pugh
Above, discussing their performances at the buffet table are principal dancers Karen Kain, in a Maggy Reeves dress, and Kevin Pugh
3/2/1987
National ballet dancer Frank Augustyn and his new bride Erene Constantine were married on Saturday
National ballet dancer Frank Augustyn and his new bride Erene Constantine were married on Saturday
8/4/1984
Another premiere: The National Ballet of Canada's most famous dancer, Karen Kain last night starred in the premiere of the Spanish-influenced The Seven Daggers, at O'Keefe Centre
Another premiere: The National Ballet of Canada's most famous dancer, Karen Kain last night starred in the premiere of the Spanish-influenced The Seven Daggers, at O'Keefe Centre
11/25/1981
Dancer's delights: Frenetic pace means Frank Augustyn can enjoy meals with plenty of carbohydrates
Dancer's delights: Frenetic pace means Frank Augustyn can enjoy meals with plenty of carbohydrates
4/26/1989