De Valois, Ninette, 1898-2001

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Biography

Irish dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet; born 6 June 1898, died 8 March 2001; danced with Serge Diaghilev's Ballet Russes; retired in 1926 at age 28 in order to promote ballet throughout Europe; established The Royal Ballet, she also established the Birmingham Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet School

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet, 1978 September 26

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Identifier: D004.01.0032.0009.00005

Abstract Souvenir program for the Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet's performance on 26 September 1978 at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Limited in London. Principal performers: David Ashmole, Margaret Barbieri, Alain Dubreuil, Maina Gielgud, June Highwood, Desmond Kelly, Vyvyan Lorrayne, Carl Myers, Peter O'Brien, Galina Samsova, Lynn Seymour, Wayne Sleep, Lois Strike, Marion Tait. Presented by: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Limited. Works performed include: La Boutique Fantasque -- Brouillards...

Dates: 1978 September 26

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D004, The Dance Archive Souvenir and House Program Collection / National and International Companies / Box 32: The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet, 1957 October 16

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Identifier: D004.01.0032.0004.00001

Abstract Souvenir program for the Royal Ballet's performance on Wednesday, October 16, 1957 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia (Pa.). Principal performers: Margot Fonteyn, Rowena Jackson, Nadia Nerina Svetlana MacMillan, Michael Somes, Brian Shaw, Philip Chatfield, Mary Drage...[et. al.]. Presented by: The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Ltd. in association with The Arts Council of Great Britain. Works performed include: Birthday Offering (specially composed by Frederich Ashton to mark the...

Dates: 1957 October 16