NADIA POTTS-GOMEZ

Nadia Potts-Gomez passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 20, 1948, in London, England, Nadia was a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada and a dance teacher who shaped generations of dancers across Canada and beyond. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Harold Gomez; her children, Alexander and Natalya; her granddaughter, Lucie; her brother, Alexander; and many extended family members and friends. Nadia's dancing was widely admired for its artistry, purity of technique, and emotional depth, and she was famously known for what many called the world's best arabesque. She toured extensively, both with the National Ballet of Canada and as a guest artist throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe, performing with many renowned dancers of her time.