Ninette de Valois
British dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet
1898 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
British dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet
Born
June 6, 1898
Died
2001 (age ~103)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, ballet master, choreographer
United KingdomBorn in BlessingtonDied in London
1898
Born in Blessington (1898-06-06)
1964
AwardAlbert Medal
1974
AwardErasmus Prize
1981
AwardCompanion of Honour
1992
AwardOrder of Merit
2001
Died in London
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ninette de Valois?+
Ninette de Valois is British dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet. Born in 1898.
When was Ninette de Valois born?+
Ninette de Valois was born on June 6, 1898.
When did Ninette de Valois die?+
Ninette de Valois died in 2001, at approximately 103 years of age.
Ninette — June 6, 1898
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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