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Choreographer
Ninette de Valois
British dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet
Facts
- Born
- June 6, 1898
- Died
- March 8, 2001
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Place of birth
- Blessington
- Place of death
- London
- Occupations
- ballet director, choreographer, film director, writer, ballet teacher, dancer, ballet dancer, ballet master, librettist
- Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Companion of Honour, Laurence Olivier Awards, Albert Medal, Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award, Society of London Theatre Special Award, Order of Merit, Erasmus Prize
Sources: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikidata Q234436
Ballets choreographed · 1
| Ballet | Premiere | Music |
|---|---|---|
| Checkmate | June 15, 1937 | Arthur Bliss |
Libretti · 1
| Ballet | Premiere | Choreography | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate | June 15, 1937 | Ninette de Valois | Arthur Bliss |