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Revision as of 18:24, 5 September 2018
Contents
Country
Australia
Birth - Death
1909 - 1986
Occupation
Entertainment
Notable Achievements
CBE
Description
Ballet dancer and choreographer, dancing with Sadler's Wells Ballet. Co-director of Australian Ballet (1965-1976). Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival of Arts (1970-1976). Appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1964) and knighted (1968). The Helpmann Academy and the Helpmann Awards are named in his honour. Partner was Michael Benthall.
