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Kain in Christmas ballet. Karen Kain makes a welcome return in the role of Snow Queen or Sugar Plum Fairy in the National Ballet of Canada's productio(...)
Kain in Christmas ballet. Karen Kain makes a welcome return in the role of Snow Queen or Sugar Plum Fairy in the National Ballet of Canada's productio(...)

Kain in Christmas ballet. Karen Kain makes a welcome return in the role of Snow Queen or Sugar Plum Fairy in the National Ballet of Canada's productio(...)

Date12/19/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Kain in Christmas ballet. Karen Kain makes a welcome return in the role of Snow Queen or Sugar Plum Fairy in the National Ballet of Canada's production of the Nutcracker at the O'Keefe Centre last night.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0058742F
Karen Kain dances the role of the mother and Jeremy Ransom (holding her) is the son in the National Ballet of Canada's production of The Miraculous Mandarin
Karen Kain dances the role of the mother and Jeremy Ransom (holding her) is the son in the National Ballet of Canada's production of The Miraculous Mandarin
Goode, Jeff
5/4/1993
Swan lake returns. Karen Kain and Serge Lavie star in the National Ballet's opening performance of the popular Swan Lake at the O'Keefe Centre last night
Swan lake returns. Karen Kain and Serge Lavie star in the National Ballet's opening performance of the popular Swan Lake at the O'Keefe Centre last night
Goode, Jeff
11/6/1991
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(...)
Augustyn, Frank
11/4/1972
Kain's out. Ballerina Karen Kain has been taken ill and will be unable to appear as scheduled in Romeo and Juliet when the National Ballet opens spring season Thursday at O'Keefe Centre
Kain's out. Ballerina Karen Kain has been taken ill and will be unable to appear as scheduled in Romeo and Juliet when the National Ballet opens spring season Thursday at O'Keefe Centre
Combs, Erin
1/5/1977
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(...)
Kain, Karen
7/28/1986
In her first interview since returning from a gruelling international ballet competition in Moscow, the National Ballet's young star, Karen Kain, yest(...)
In her first interview since returning from a gruelling international ballet competition in Moscow, the National Ballet's young star, Karen Kain, yest(...)
Goode, Jeff
7/19/1973
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(...)
Bock, Tony
8/12/1991
Rex Harrington and Karen Kain danced Daphnis And Chloe in last night's season opener for the National Ballet at O'Keefe Centre. A new ballet by John A(...)
Rex Harrington and Karen Kain danced Daphnis And Chloe in last night's season opener for the National Ballet at O'Keefe Centre. A new ballet by John A(...)
Goode, Jeff
4/30/1991
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(...)
Griffin, Doug
8/15/1988
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
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
11/25/1981
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(...)
Augustyn, Frank
7/24/1980
Suiting up: Karen Kain is fitted for her costume for The National Ballet company's production of Don Quixote, which will take to the O'Keefe Centre stage next Wednesday
Suiting up: Karen Kain is fitted for her costume for The National Ballet company's production of Don Quixote, which will take to the O'Keefe Centre stage next Wednesday
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
11/2/1982