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Margot Fonteyn at Covent Garden 1960 Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-91
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Margot Fonteyn at Covent Garden 1960 Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-91
Margot Fonteyn at Covent Garden 1960
Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-91) British prima ballerina. Pres of the Royal Academy of Dancing (1954-91). DBE in 1956. First studied with George Concharu (1904-54) in Shanghai. Returned to England to study at Sadlers Wells Ballet school. Debut in 1934. Within five years had leading roles in Giselle, Swan Lake and the Sleeping Beauty. Married (1955) to Panamanian diplomat Roberto Arias. 1962- (age 43) partnership with Rudolf Nureyev in Giselle, Romeo and Juliet.1979- named Prima Ballerina Assoluta. Only three of them in history of the Imperial Russian Ballet and soviet successors. Retired to Panama to care for sick husband. (died 1989) lived in poverty until campaign in Britain on her behalf
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Capturing Elegance and Grace - Margot Fonteyn at Covent Garden 1960
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. In this timeless photo print, we witness the ethereal beauty of Dame Margot Fonteyn, a legendary British prima ballerina. The image transports us back to the enchanting atmosphere of Covent Garden in 1960, where Fonteyn's talent illuminated the stage. Fonteyn's illustrious career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of ballet. As President of the Royal Academy of Dancing for an astonishing 37 years, she dedicated her life to nurturing young talents and preserving the art form she cherished. Born in 1919, Fonteyn began her journey under George Concharu's tutelage in Shanghai before returning to England to study at Sadlers Wells Ballet school. Her debut in 1934 marked only the beginning of a remarkable rise to stardom. Within five years, she was gracing leading roles in iconic ballets such as Giselle, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty. Notably partnered with Rudolf Nureyev from 1962 onwards when she was already aged forty-three; their collaboration breathed new life into classics like Giselle and Romeo and Juliet. Recognizing her unparalleled talent and contribution to dance history, Fonteyn was bestowed with numerous accolades throughout her career. In 1979, she became one of only three Prima Ballerina Assoluta titleholders in history—a testament
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