Margot Fonteyn
Dame Margaret Evelyn de Arias DBE, known by the stage name Margot Fonteyn, was an English ballerina. She spent her entire career as a dancer with the Sadler's Wells Ballet Company, now known as the Royal Ballet, eventually being appointed prima ballerina assoluta of the company by Queen Elizabeth II.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Reigate
- Educated at
- Royal Ballet School
- Awards
- 🏆 Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland🏆 Benjamin Franklin Medal🏆 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Trending topics shown first"Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike."
"Minor things can become moments of great revelation when encountered for the very first time."
"I need to have a purpose in life and for that I might sacrifice some of the luxuries that I enjoy; fortunately I am fairly adaptable. I try to be aware, flexible and unbiased in my thinking. If I have…"
"The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative and the second is disastrous."
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Timeline
1919
Born
Birth1991
Died
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