Welcome to The Maple Tapes, a new podcast from the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom in which listeners get to eavesdrop on exclusive fireside chats with truly exceptional Canadians. Thanks for joining us!

Summary

In this inaugural episode, High Commissioner for Canada in the UK, H.E. Janice Charette, talks to Karen Kain, Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada and former prima ballerina, as she celebrates her 50th anniversary with the National Ballet and looks back on a remarkable international career, including her experiences as a trailblazing woman leader in the world of dance, her views on the value and potential of cultural diplomacy, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of the arts.

Find out more:

Biography of Karen Kain

Karen Kain's Most Memorable Moments

National Ballet of Canada - Current Season

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