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Dame Margaret Evelyn de Arias DBE ( née Hookham; 18 May 1919 – 21 February 1991), known by the stage name Margot Fonteyn, was an English ballerina. She spent her entire career as a dancer with the Royal Ballet (formerly the Sadler's Wells Theatre Company), eventually being appointed prima ballerina assoluta of the company by Queen Elizabeth II.
May 14, 2024 · Dame Margot Fonteyn (born May 18, 1919, Reigate, Surrey, England—died February 21, 1991, Panama City, Panama) was an outstanding ballerina of the English stage whose musicality, technical perfection, and precisely conceived and executed characterizations made her an international star. She was the first homegrown English ballerina, and she ...
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Feb 22, 1991 · Dame Margot was the author of "Margot Fonteyn: An Autobiography" (1975) and "The Magic of Dance" (1979), based on a widely seen television series on dance history for which she was the commentator.
Feb 22, 1991 · Dame Margot Fonteyn, the seemingly ageless prima ballerina assoluta, died Thursday in a Panama City hospital of the cancer she had struggled against for several years.. Louis Martins, a longtime ...
- Early Life
- Ballet Training
- Dance Partners
- Rudolf Nureyev
- Personal Relationships
- Final Years
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Fonteyn was born in Reigate, Surrey on May 18, 1919. She was given the name Margaret Hookham at birth by her English father and Irish-Brazilian mother. Early in her career, Fonteyn changed her name to her stage name, Margot Fonteyn. Fonteyn began ballet classes at the early age of four, along with her older brother. She moved to China when she was ...
At the age of 14, Fonteyn joined the Vic-Wells Ballet School, what is known as the Royal Ballet School today. She did very well and advanced quickly through the company. By the age of 20, Fonteyn had performed principal roles in Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty. She was also appointed as Prima Ballerina.
Fonteyn and Robert Helpmann formed a dance partnership and successfully toured together for several years. Fonteyn also danced with Michael Somes during the 1950s. Considered by many to be Fonteyn's greatest dance partner, Rudolf Nureyev joined her when she was close to retirement. Nureyev and Fonteyn's first appearance on stage together was during...
Fonteyn and Nureyev were extremely close as partners even though they were very different. The two had different backgrounds and personalities. They also had an almost 20-year difference in age. Despite their many differences, however, Fonteyn and Nureyev were close, loyal friends. Fonteyn and Nureyev were the first couple to dance Marguerite and A...
Fonteyn developed a relationship with composer Constant Lambert during the late 1930s. Fonteyn married Dr. Roberto Arias in 1955. Arias was a Panamanian diplomat to London. During a coup against the Panamanian government, Fonteyn was reportedly arrested for her involvement. In 1964, Arias was shot, making him a quadriplegic for the rest of his life...
Because of her husband's large medical bills, Fonteyn did not enter retirement until 1979, when she was 60 years old. After the death of her husband, the Royal Ballet held a special fundraising gala for her benefit. She was diagnosed with cancer soon after that eventually took her life. Fonteyn died on February 21, 1991, in a hospital in Panama Cit...
Learn about the life and career of Margot Fonteyn, one of the most famous and influential ballerinas of the 20th century. Discover her early training, dance partners, personal relationships, and final years.
Margot Fonteyn. Actress: Romeo and Juliet. Peggy Hookham was always destined to be a dancer. Her Brazilian/Irish mother groomed her for stardom from almost as soon as she could walk. When she was aged 8 her father's work took the family to Shanghai. Peggy and her Mother returned to the UK when she was 14. Her father stayed in Shanghai and was interned by the Japanese for the duration of...
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Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) Margot Fonteyn. Peggy Hookham was always destined to be a dancer. Her Brazilian/Irish mother groomed her for stardom from almost as soon as she could walk. When she was aged 8 her father's work took the family to Shanghai. Peggy and her Mother returned to the UK when she was 14.
