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De Valois, Ninette, 1898-2001

 Person

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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Portrait of Dame Ninette de Valois, founder of the Royal Ballet, 1998

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Identifier: D002.01.0004.0084.00001
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Portrait of Dame Ninette de Valois, founder of the Royal Ballet in London, England, that was featured in the 1998 Dance Magazine Awards.

Dates: 1998

Royal Ballet, 1970 October 14

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Identifier: D004.01.0032.0008.00001
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Souvenir program for the Royal Bellet's performance on Wednesday 14 October, 1979 at the Royal Opera House Covent garden in London. Principal performers: Antoinette Sibley, Anthony Dowell, Gary Sherwook, Desmond Doyle, Robert Mead, Derek Rencher, Julia Farron, Leslie Edwards, Deirdre O'Conaire, Gerd Larsen, Adrian Grater, David Gordon, Betty Kavanagh. Presented by: Royal Opera House Covent Garden Limited. Work performed include: Romeo and Juliet.

Dates: 1970 October 14

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

The Royal Ballet, 1982 May 6

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Identifier: D004.01.0032.0010.00003
Abstract Souvenir program for the Royal Ballet's performance on Thursday 6 May, 1982 at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Limited in London England. Principal performers: Leslie Collier, Sandra Conley, Anthony Dowell, Wayne Eagling, Wendy Ellis, Stephen Jefferies, Merle Park, Jennifer Penney, Marguerite Porter, David Wall, Stephen Beagley, Bryony Brind, Judith Howe, Rosalyn Whitten, Pippa Wylde, Deirdre Eyden, Alessandra Ferri, Guy Nibleti, David Peden, Nicola Roberts, Stephen sheriff, Ravenna...
Dates: 1982 May 6

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

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

The Royal Ballet...in The Sleeping Beauty, 1977 October 29

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Identifier: D004.01.0032.0009.00002
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Souvenir program for the Royal Ballet's performance on 29 October 1977 at the Royal Opera House Covent garden in London. Principal performers: Monica Mason, Merle Park, Jennifer Penney, Lynn Seymour, Alfreda Thorogood, David Wall, wendy Ellis, Marguerite Porter, Hilary Tickner, Pippa Wylde, Stephen Beagley. Presented by: royal Opera House Covent Garden Limited. Works performed include: The Sleeping Beauty.

Dates: 1977 October 29

Valois, Ninette De (Edris Stannus), 1998

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Identifier: D002.01.0004.0084
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Portrait of Ninnette De Valois, founder of the Royal Ballet in London.

Dates: 1998

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