What is recorded here
Edris Stannus entered the world at Baltyboys House in Blessington, County Wicklow, in 1898, destined to become the formidable Ninette de Valois. She transformed raw talent into global discipline, founding The Royal Ballet and shaping the classical stage for decades. Her life bridged Irish soil and London grandeur, proving that vision can build institutions as enduring as stone.
Why this person is known: British dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet
- Birthplace
- Blessington
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