What is Ninette de Valois's middle name?
De
Ninette de Valois date of birth:
June 6, 1898
How old was Ninette de Valois when died?
102
Where was Ninette de Valois born?
Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland
When did Ninette de Valois die?
March 8, 2001
What is Ninette de Valois nationality?
Irish
What is Ninette de Valois's occupation?
Ballet Dancer Ballet Teacher Choreographer Company Director
Short Biography
Dame Ninette de Valois OM CH DBE (6 June 1898 – 8 March 2001) was an Irish-born British dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet. Most notably, she danced professionally with Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, later establishing The Royal Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies of the 20th century and one of the leading ballet companies in the world today. She also established the Birmingham Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet School. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of ballet and as the "godmother" of English ballet.