Companion of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1984-06-25
Invested on: 1984-10-03
Since arriving in Canada in 1952, Ms. Chiriaeff devoted all of her energies to the development of the art of ballet. Founder of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and its Académie, choreographer, teacher, source of discipline and inspiration, great lady of dance. For her contribution to the art of ballet in Canada. (This is a promotion within the Order).