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Ballet dancer and choreographer. Former Director of the Royal Ballet since its inception in 1963, and is credited with bringing it to international acclaim. Choreographed works include 'Sleeping Beauty', 'La Fille Mal Gardee', and 'Enigma Variations'. Had a long term professional relationship with ballet dancer Ninette de Valois. Recipient of numerous awards, including Coomander of the Order of the British Empire (1950), Knight Bachelor (1962), Companion of Honour (1970), the Order of Merit (1977), and Legion of Honour (1960). | Ballet dancer and choreographer. Former Director of the Royal Ballet since its inception in 1963, and is credited with bringing it to international acclaim. Choreographed works include 'Sleeping Beauty', 'La Fille Mal Gardee', and 'Enigma Variations'. Had a long term professional relationship with ballet dancer Ninette de Valois. Recipient of numerous awards, including Coomander of the Order of the British Empire (1950), Knight Bachelor (1962), Companion of Honour (1970), the Order of Merit (1977), and Legion of Honour (1960). | ||
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Revision as of 19:41, 8 June 2015
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1904 - 1988
Occupation
Entertainment
Notable Achievements
CM, OM, CBE, KB, Legion of Honour
Description
Ballet dancer and choreographer. Former Director of the Royal Ballet since its inception in 1963, and is credited with bringing it to international acclaim. Choreographed works include 'Sleeping Beauty', 'La Fille Mal Gardee', and 'Enigma Variations'. Had a long term professional relationship with ballet dancer Ninette de Valois. Recipient of numerous awards, including Coomander of the Order of the British Empire (1950), Knight Bachelor (1962), Companion of Honour (1970), the Order of Merit (1977), and Legion of Honour (1960).