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Dame Ninette de Valois OM CH DBE (born Edris Stannus; 6 June 1898 – 8 March 2001) was an Irish-born British [1] dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director of classical ballet.
Jun 2, 2024 · Dame Ninette de Valois (born June 6, 1898, Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland—died March 8, 2001, London, England) was an Irish-born British dancer, choreographer, and founder of the company that in October 1956 became the Royal Ballet. She was influential in establishing ballet in England.
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Dancer, teacher, choreographer and artistic director Ninette de Valois (1898–2001) founded The Royal Ballet. The importance of her role in creating not only a world-class national company and school but a unique national style of dance and a British audience for ballet cannot be overstated.
Irish-born teacher, choreographer, and founder of the Royal Ballet who helped to establish classical ballet in Britain. Pronunciation: VALL-wah.
Mar 8, 2001 · Dame Ninette de Valois, the founder of England's Royal Ballet and a major British choreographer, died today at her home in London. She was 102. With keen vision and unflagging...
May 18, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ninette de Valois, the Irish-born dancer and choreographer who created the Royal Ballet in Britain. Discover how she trained new talent, staged classic and modern works, and influenced the history of ballet.
Mar 9, 2001 · Dame Ninette de Valois, the founder of England's Royal Ballet and a major British choreographer, died yesterday at her home in London. She was 102. With keen vision and...
