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Ballerina Margot Fonteyn pictured as Giselle. October 1949
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Ballerina Margot Fonteyn pictured as Giselle. October 1949
Ballerina Margot Fonteyn pictured as Giselle. October 1949.
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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1949 Ballerina Ballet Dancer Performer Giselle
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This print showcases the legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn in her iconic role as Giselle, taken in October 1949. Dame Margot Fonteyn, a British prima ballerina of immense talent and grace, was not only known for her extraordinary performances but also for her significant contributions to the world of ballet. Fonteyn's illustrious career spanned several decades, during which she held the prestigious position of President of the Royal Academy of Dancing from 1954 until her passing in 1991. Her remarkable journey began with studies under George Concharu in Shanghai before returning to England to train at Sadlers Wells Ballet school. By the age of twenty-five, Fonteyn had already established herself as a leading dancer, portraying unforgettable roles such as Giselle, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty. In 1955, she married Panamanian diplomat Roberto Arias and later embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with Rudolf Nureyev in productions like Giselle and Romeo and Juliet. In recognition of her exceptional talent and contributions to ballet history, Fonteyn was bestowed with numerous accolades throughout her career. Notably, she became one of only three Prima Ballerinas Assoluta in the history of Imperial Russian Ballet and its successors. After retiring from performing due to caring for her sick husband until his death in 1989, Fonteyn faced financial struggles until a campaign on her behalf brought support from Britain
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