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Margot Fonteyn an English ballerina was born
Very early in her career Margaret transformed "Fontes" into "Fonteyn" (a surname her brother also adopted) and Margaret into Margot. Widely regarded as one of the greatest classical ballet dancers of all time. -
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"Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike." -
Margot's mother signed her up at the age of 4 for ballet classes with her older brother
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At age eight, Margot made the long journey to China with her mother and father,She studied ballet with Russian émigré teacher George Goncharov.
This is where she studied ballet with Russian émigré teacher George Goncharov. -
Margot signature roles
Mr. Somes was often called the conscience of the Royal Ballet because of his familiarity with the company's development since the 1930's. With his knowledge he had high standards in teaching and staging the troupe's signature works both in London and abroad wihich helped Margot expand some signature roles. -
Joined the Vic-Wells Ballet School
This school is the predecessor of today's Royal Ballet School. -
Age 14 she returned to London
Her mother brought her back to London when she was 14, to pursue a ballet career. -
Performed principle roles
Fonteyn had performed principal roles in Giselle,Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty and was appointed Prima Ballerina. -
Fonteyn became a celebrity
When the Royal Ballet toured the United States, Fonteyn instantly became a celebrity for her performances. -
Margot danced in first ever color telecast with color
Michael Somes and Margot danced together in the first ever color telecast of a ballet, NBC's production of The Sleeping Beauty. -
Margot Fonteyn got married
Fonteyn married Dr Roberto Arias, a Panamanian diplomat to London. -
Awarded DBE
Fonteyn was awarded a DBE (made a dame) in 1956. It is the most junior and most populous order of chivalry in the British and other Commonwealth honors. -
Margot Fonteyn and Michael appear in "The Nutcracker"
They appeared together in the first British televised version of The Nutcracker. -
Declared her retirement at the age of 61
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Margot was Chancellor at the University of Durham
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Margot Fonteyn husband dies
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Margot Fonteyn died from cancer at the age of 71
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Statue in Tribute
In her hometown of Reigate, a statue stands in tribute. -
"Women of Achievement
Margot Fonteyn was one of five "Women of Achievement" selected for a set of British stamps issued in August 1996.
