Veronica Tennant

Veronica Tennant, celebrated Prima Ballerina, excelled for 25 years as Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, partnering with luminaries like Erik Bruhn, Rudolf Nureyev, and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Her transition to a gifted filmmaker earned her accolades, including the International Emmy for "Karen Kain: Dancing in the Moment" and led to diverse television productions encompassing arts, drama, and documentaries like "Celia Franca: Tour de Force" and "The Dancers’ Story." Beyond the stage, Tennant's versatility shines in her role as Movement Director for Margaret Atwood’s "Penelopiad" and publications like "On Stage, Please" and "The Nutcracker." Her acclaimed screen originals include collaborations with Michael Ondaatje and a commissioned multi-media stage-show, "NIÁGARA~ A Pan-American Story" for TO2015.