Donald Thom

[toursenlair]

Has left the Royal Ballet, moved back to Ottawa, and will be dancing with the National Ballet of Canada in the fall (Winter's Tale and Romeo and Juliet) and Nutcracker seasons on a temporary contract.

[capybara]

I wondered why he was not on stage this season. A very talented dancer and I shall miss him

[toursenlair]

a bit odd for him to leave just after being promoted, no?

capybara, you're welcome to come and see him in Toronto!

[alison]

That's surprising, but sometimes people have personal reasons which conflict with their professional considerations.  I shall miss his Magician in Alice, among other things.

[Mimi]

That's surprising, but sometimes people have personal reasons which conflict with their professional considerations.  I shall miss his Magician in Alice, among other things.

My first thought, after being surprised--he's had some very good roles lately--was that Kevin O'Hare was now wailing to himself, "give me strength, I've got to convince someone else to learn how to tap..."

[MAB]

Sorry to hear this, I honestly detected talent there.  Not keen on making predictions about young dancers at the start of their careers, but I thought he might have had the ability to rise through the ranks.

[Harwel]

The National Ballet of Canada is a fantastic company. I hope he excels there.