Who was the dancer at the highest rank at the National Ballet of Canada and American Ballet Theatre?
Martine van Hamel Martine van Hamel (born 16 November 1945) is a Dutch choreographer, director, teacher, retired ballerina and former Principal dancer at the National Ballet of Canada and American Ballet Theatre (ABT). She was a gold medalist at the biennial Varna International Ballet Competition, the most prestigious ballet competition in the world, held in Varna, Bulgaria. She is also a recipient of the Prix de Varna, a recognition rarely awarded, for best artistic interpretation in all categories. As a dancer, she was one of the leading classical ballerinas in America.
David McAllister (dancer) David Graeme McAllister AM (born 26 November 1963) is the Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet and a former Principal Dancer with the company.