Dame Ninette de Valois: Quick Facts
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The unlikely birthplace of modern British ballet
• Oct. 31, 2026, 2:23 AM ET (BBC)
Facts
| Also Known As | Edris Stannus |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1898 • Ireland |
| Died | March 8, 2001 (aged 102) • London • England |
| Founder | Royal Ballet |
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