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Dame Margot Fonteyn 1959 at London Airport Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-91
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Dame Margot Fonteyn 1959 at London Airport Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-91
Dame Margot Fonteyn 1959
at London Airport
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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Dame Margot Fonteyn, the iconic British prima ballerina, captured in a timeless moment at London Airport in 1959. With grace and poise radiating from her every movement, this photograph encapsulates the essence of Dame Fonteyn's illustrious career. Born in 1919, she dedicated her life to the art of ballet and became the President of the Royal Academy of Dancing for an astonishing 37 years. Her talent was recognized worldwide when she received a DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1956. Having studied under George Concharu in Shanghai before returning to England to train at Sadlers Wells Ballet school, Dame Fonteyn quickly rose through the ranks. By age 43, she formed an unforgettable partnership with Rudolf Nureyev that captivated audiences around the globe. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to ballet, Dame Margot Fonteyn was bestowed with one of dance's highest honors - Prima Ballerina Assoluta - joining just two others in history who have achieved this prestigious title within Imperial Russian Ballet and its successors. After retiring from performing due to caring for her sick husband until his passing in 1989, Dame Fonteyn found herself living in poverty until a campaign on her behalf restored dignity and support during her final years. This print serves as a testament to Dame Margot Fonteyn's enduring legacy as an unparalleled performer whose elegance continues to inspire generations.
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