When discussing British ballet history there is often a focus on the early 20th century, the period when the Ballets Russes took London by storm and Ninette de Valois and Marie Rambert founded ballet companies that would boost the popularity of the art. It is a period rich with cultural records, so it's not surprising … Continue reading Spotlight On: 18th Century Dancers in Britain
Month: August 2024
La Dame aux Camélias: The Ballets
French author Alexandre Dumas fils (1924-1895) enjoyed a career that spanned decades, publishing many successful books and plays. One of his most notable works is the 1848 novel La Dame aux Camélias. Inspired by his relationship with courtesan Marie Duplessis, who died of tuberculosis at the age of 23, Dumas fils created the characters of … Continue reading La Dame aux Camélias: The Ballets
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