One of the most celebrated British ballerinas of her generation who later dedicated herself to the training of dancers In 1941 Beryl Grey, who has died aged 95, became known as Britain's "baby ballerina" when she joined Sadler's Wells Ballet at the age of 14, becoming a soloist for the company the following year. She toured Britain as a teenager, dancing nine performances a week, and on her 15th birthday danced Odette-Odile in the complete Swan Lake. At 16 she danced the title role of Giselle. S...
One of the most celebrated British ballerinas of her generation who later dedicated herself to the training of dancers In 1941 Beryl Grey, who has died aged 95, became known as Britain's "baby ballerina" when she joined Sadler's Wells Ballet at the age of 14, becoming a soloist for the company the following year. She toured Britain as a teenager, dancing nine performances a week, and on her 15th birthday danced Odette-Odile in the complete Swan Lake. At 16 she danced the title role of Giselle. S...
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