22 stories by "Judith Cruickshank"
Choreographer and artistic director of the Bolshoi who was a major influence on the development of ballet in the Soviet Union
Yuri Grigorovich, who has died aged 98, was one of the most impo…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 the US…
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'…
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 …
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…
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...
Russian ballerina and star of the Kirov, she danced with Nureyev and Baryshnikov Continue reading...
Bolshoi dancer who brought dramatic force to ballets classic roles through her strong technique Continue reading...
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…
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 …
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…
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, …
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
