| Aktivitet | Dancer. Architect of twentieth century British ballet. Trained by Jacques Dalcroze in eurythmics, joined the Diaghilev Ballet Russe as a teacher in 1913. Danced with the company after studying ballet extensively with Maestro Cecchetti. In 1920s opened own school in London; the Ballet Rambert became first permanent school and company in England. Founded the Ballet Club at the Mercury Theatre. Rambert fostered the talents of many great dancers and major choreographers, most notably Sir Frederick Ashton. |