DANCE NEWS: Karen Kain distinguishes herself
17 JUN/11

JOHN COULBOURN- QMI Agency

TORONTO - Karen Kain, erstwhile prima ballerina and now artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada, was honoured Thursday by the International Society for the Performing Arts with the distinguished artist award.

Awarded in previous years to artists the calibre of Celia Franca, Jerome Robbins, Philip Glass, Maureen Forrester and Oscar Peterson, the award recognizes performing artists who have made an outstanding contribution to the world of performing arts.

Other honourees this year include choreographer Akram Kahn, designer Michael Levine and songwriter Luc Plamondon.