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Friday, July 17, 2020

Zizi Jeanmaire obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Ballerina who shot to fame in a sensational Carmen in 1949 and went on to star in Hollywood films and the Paris music hallsZizi Jeanmaire, who has died aged 96, was a classical ballerina of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:42PM
Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Leo Kersley obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Founder member of the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, he later helped establish classical ballet in the NetherlandsWith the death of Leo Kersley at the age of 92, one of the last links with t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48PM
Monday, May 14, 2018

Roland Petit obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Choreographer and dancer who created stunning roles for his wife, Zizi JeanmaireWhen Roland Petit's Les Ballets des Champs Elysées opened its first London season in 1946, the company brough…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06PM
Thursday, October 20, 2016

Yvette Chauviré obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Star ballerina with a brilliant classical technique renowned for her performances of GiselleTwo quite remarkable ballerinas emerged from France in the 20th century. The latter years were dom…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Violette Verdy obituary by Judith Cruickshank

French ballerina noted for her pure classical technique and the musicality she brought to her rolesThe ballerina Violette Verdy, who has died aged 82 after a stroke, will be vividly remember…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:34AM
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Yvonne Chouteau obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Dancer with ‘an ethereal quality’ who helped establish classical ballet in the USIn the late 1930s and early 40s, five remarkably gifted ballerinas began their professional careers in th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:56AM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Maria Tallchief obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Brilliant ballerina celebrated for her lengthy association with New York City BalletMaria Tallchief, who has died aged 88, was the quintessential American ballerina. As the dancer Jacques d'…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:58PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

Bryony Brind obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Unconventional ballet dancer and a favourite of choreographers trying out new worksWhen she was still a pupil at the Royal Ballet school, it was clear that Bryony Brind, who has died from a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:13PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

David Drew by Judith Cruickshank

Dancer best known for his character roles who had a 56-year association with the Royal BalletAlthough his name might never have appeared at the top of the posters, David Drew, who has died a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:46AM
Sunday, May 3, 2015

Maya Plisetskaya obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Russian ballerina regarded as one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century who was for many years prevented from appearing in the west Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:23AM
Monday, December 15, 2014

Alla Sizova obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Russian ballerina and star of the Kirov, she danced with Nureyev and Baryshnikov Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:52PM
Sunday, November 16, 2014

Nina Timofeyeva obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Bolshoi dancer who brought dramatic force to ballets classic roles through her strong technique Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:22AM
Friday, May 9, 2014

Dancing in sunshine: Sarasota Ballet shows Frederick Ashton in a new light by Judith Cruickshank

In the Florida company's stripped-back but loving stagings, the great English choreographer's work looks ever fresh and modernIt's instructive to see an artist's work away from its usual set…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Marc Platt obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Ballets Russes dancer who appeared in films including Seven Brides for Seven BrothersMarc Platt was one of the first Americans to join the Ballets Russes, and at the time of his death, aged …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:34AM
Sunday, February 9, 2014

Jean Babilée obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Charismatic dancer and choreographer much admired for his athletic brillianceThe French dancer Jean Babilée, who has died aged 90, was the first great male performer of the postwar generat…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:31AM
Friday, August 9, 2013

Fernando Alonso obituary by Judith Cruickshank

Dancer, teacher and co-founder of the National Ballet of CubaFernando Alonso, who has died aged 98, was one of the principal architects of classical ballet in Cuba. With his ballerina wife, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM
Sunday, July 7, 2013

Milorad Miskovitch by Judith Cruickshank

Elegant ballet dancer and choreographer who formed his own company in 1956'The ideal partner" was Alicia Markova's description of the Serbian dancer Milorad Miskovitch, who has died aged 85.…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:18PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

David Wall obituary by Judith Cruickshank

One of the Royal Ballet's leading dancers, best known for his performances of Rudolf in MayerlingDavid Wall, who has died of cancer aged 67, was one of the Royal Ballet's most outstanding da…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:39AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Frederic Franklin dies aged 98: charismatic ballet dancer by Judith Cruickshank

A major star of the post-Diaghilev Ballets Russes, he was celebrated for his romantic rolesFrederic Franklin, who has died aged 98, was one of the best loved figures in the dance world. Alwa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:57AM
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Leo Kersley by Judith Cruickshank

Founder member of the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, he later helped establish classical ballet in the NetherlandsWith the death of Leo Kersley at the age of 92, one of the last links with t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:58AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Alexander Grant by Judith Cruickshank

Virtuoso dancer who dazzled in a series of roles created for him by Frederick AshtonWhile Margot Fonteyn is generally thought to be the inspiration behind some of Frederick Ashton's most suc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM

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