De Valois, Ninette, 1898-2001

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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

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The Royal Ballet, 1960 November 18-29

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Identifier: D004.01.0032.0005.00001

Abstract Souvenir program for the Royal Ballet's performances on Nov. 18, 1960-Nov. 29, 1960 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif. Principal performers: Margot Fonteyn, Nadia Nerina, Anya Linden, Svetlana Beriosova, Annette Page, Michael Somes, Brian Shaw, Alexander Grant, Donald Macleary, David Blair...[et. al.]. Presented by: The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Ltd. Works performed include: The Sleeping Beauty -- Story of The Sleeping Beauty -- Giselle -- Story of Giselle -- Ondine --...

Dates: 1960 November 18-29

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

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Subject: Los Angeles (Calif.) X