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dawn Weller

Dawn Weller – South African Ballerina

Posted on February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 by Michel Maling

Dawn Weller – South African Ballerina – A Short Autobiography Ken Yeatman, who is an Ex-Principal dancer with Pact, Capab, Pacofs and Napac Ballet Companies wrote this extract in the book, Dawn Weller: Portrait of a Ballerina, which describes her perfectly. ‘Dawn Weller did not reach her present position through natural talent.  She is there…

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Vaslav Nijinsky Biography – His Life In a Nutshell

Posted on November 1, 2017December 5, 2017 by Michel Maling

Vaslav Nijinsky Biography Vaslav Nijinsky is one of the most famous male ballet dancers to ever have graced our planet, so that is why I couldn’t have a ballet blog without at least having a Vaslav Nijinsky biography somewhere on it. Even though we have only the testimony of eye-witnesses and the frozen images of…

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Famous Ballet Dancers Through The Years

Posted on June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 by Michel Maling

Although there have been many famous ballet dancers over the years, some of them stick out in our minds more than others. One such dancer was definitely Margot Fonteyn who dominated British ballet for over forty years. This is an amazing feat, especially since the career span of a dancer is normally so short. My…

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Adeline Genee

Who Was Adeline Genee And How Did She Influence Ballet?

Posted on May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 by Michel Maling

Dame Adeline Genee is a name that is not familiar with most of the general public, but in her time Adeline Genee was well known and celebrated in England as a great ballet dancer. She was a Danish girl and at the age of 15 already a veteran of five years on the stage. Dame…

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The Royal Ballet History – Englands Jewel

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Michel Maling

In this post I would love to share the Royal Ballet History with you, as it is both interesting and fascinating. The Royal Ballet is one of the most Famous ballet companies in the world and is internationally renowned for its artistic and creative excellence. Marie Rambert and Ninette de Valois are just two of…

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misty copeland book

Misty Copeland Book – Life In Motion

Posted on August 7, 2016August 7, 2016 by Michel Maling

I have just finished reading the Misty Copeland Book – Life in Motion. I love reading true stories about how other people made a success of their lives, and this book is all about Ballerina Misty Copeland, and her struggles growing up and how her determination to succeed as a ballerina made it happen for her….

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how did modern dance start

How Did Modern Dance Start?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Michel Maling

If you are a ballet lover like myself, then naturally you would also enjoy modern ballet. How did modern dance start and who began it all? I only started modern dancing in my teens but have always loved it, so much that I got my teachers qualifications for it, and it is still one of…

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anna pavlova biography

Anna Pavlova Biography (1881-1931)

Posted on April 12, 2016April 10, 2016 by Michel Maling

The Anna Pavlova Biography proves to be both interesting and compelling. She led a short life but achieved so much. She also managed to accomplish all her dreams, something most people don’t manage to do in a lifetime. Anna Pavlova was born in 1881 outside St. Petersburg. She saw a performance of The Sleeping Beauty…

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ulanova days

Days Ulanova – Famous Ballerina Brought To Life

Posted on March 29, 2016April 1, 2016 by Michel Maling

Days Ulanova I own Days Ulanova in hard cover and it is extremely interesting reading, especially if you are interested in the history of ballet or dance of any kind. If you would like to find out how to get a copy, just click on the link above or the picture of the book. Days…

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Famous Male Ballet Dancer – Gary Burne

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Michel Maling

Gary Burne, the famous male ballet dancer was born Algernon de Blouis Hays-Hill in 1932. He was born in Rhodesia, which is now Zimbabwe. His grandmother was the one who set him on the road to dancing, by taking him secretly to Elaine Archibald’s studio when he was 7 years old. Only two years afterwards,…

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