Ninette Devalois

Dancer

Birthday June 6, 1898

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Ireland

DEATH DATE Mar 8, 2001 (102)

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About

Dancer and choreographer, most recognized for dancing in Ballets Russes, and later establishing the prestigious Royal Ballet.

Before Fame

She started her professional training at 13, when she enrolled in the Lila Field Academy for Children; it was around this age when she also decided to change her name legally from Edris Stannus to Ninette de Valois.

Trivia

In 1992, she was presented with the Laurence Olivier Award.

Family Life

She was married to Arthur Connell until her death.

Associated With

Alessandra Ferri has danced with the Royal Ballet, which she established in 1931.