November 26
Born Today:
Margaret Craske
Ballet teacher Margaret Craske (1892-1990) studied with Enrico Cecchetti (1850-1928), eventually taking over his London studio upon his retirement in 1923. She and several others helped to codify his teaching methods and Craske later taught at ABT. Her most-recognized students include choreographers Frederick Ashton (1904-1988) and Antony Tudor (1908-1987), and dancers Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) and Robert Helpmann (1909-1986).
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Ballet Premiere: Le Papillon (The Butterfly) in 1860
Movie: Kiss Me Kate released in 1953