June 2009
Donald Dawson |
Jun 26, 2009 12:52PM
Christine Harris |
It is with very great sadness that I have to let you know that, Donald Dawson, my best friend, a Ballet Jörgen Canada alumni and one of my closest collaborators has passed away.
Donald, as many of you know, was involved with our company on many levels since the very beginning. He danced with us, choreographed, coached, helped heal us when we were injured and was one of our biggest fans. His vision and extraordinary dramatic skill helped shape several of our most successful productions, in particular our Romeo & Juliet. He was scheduled to coach Tara and Preston in about a week’s time in Coppélia and has been in the studio working with Cristina on his own choreography during the past month. Donald was the eternal optimist with the biggest heart, he was, as we used to joke, an honour student at U of L – University of Life. I will deeply miss him – please take a moment to honour his legacy by celebrating the good things in your lives and enjoying those closest to you.
Bengt
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Donald Dawson |
Jul 29, 2009 21:40PM
David Drum
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I had the honour of working beside Donald in my Cabbagetown practice. I have never met a more dedicated, honourable healer. He was forever optimistic and constantly learning. His smile and spirit will never leave me. |
Donald Dawson |
Aug 22, 2009 00:14AM
Laurie Stevenson
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I just stumbled on Bengt's blog after following a trail from facebook. I was looking for performance times and locations of Copelia, and followed the link to read about Donald Dawson's passing. What a surprise, I'm so sorry to hear this news. I knew Donald briefly, while...
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Donald Dawson |
Sep 14, 2009 21:54PM
Jody Kshoznicer
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I have so many wonderful things to say about you and I don't know where to start. I was so sad to hear the news since you were not only my healer but my dear, dear friend. I miss you greatly and I know that you will forever be in my thoughts. You were so kind and caring a...
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Donald Dawson |
Oct 25, 2009 19:46PM
Gretchen Bernard-Newburger
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Thank you, Bengt for this blog. Donald, you gave me the gift of visualizing, of dreaming great dreams, of never affirming self-limitations and so much more. As a friend to my dearest Serge and thus to me while in the National Ballet of Canada, you were always the very best of company. You...
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