Dance Guide

Dance is a powerful art form that allows individuals to express themselves physically and creatively. In the UK, dance encompasses a wide range of styles, from classical ballet and contemporary dance to hip hop and ballroom. Dancing can be enjoyed as a form of exercise, socialising, or performance, and has been shown to have numerous physical and mental health benefits. Learning to dance can improve coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence, while also providing a fun and creative outlet. Dancing is a popular and diverse craft that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Alicia Markova

(Born 1910 in Finsbury Park, London)

Dame Markova was a great ballerina and along with Sir Anton Dolin was a founder of the English National Ballet.

Anton Dolin

(Born 1904 in Slinfold, West Sussex)

Dolin founded numerous ballet companies and was a principal ballet dancer and choreographer. He studied with two notable ballet dancers, Bronislava Nijinska and Serafima Astafieva. He danced the lead in many classical ballets and was considered a leading partner in his time. He wrote a number of books on dance, including Ballet Go Round, Pas de Deux, the Art of Partnering, Alicia Markova, his own Autobiography and The Sleeping Ballerina. Which was the story of the prima ballerina Olga Spessivtzeva.

Dance Guide

Inspirational in DancePeople worth learning a little more about

Alicia Markova

Anton Dolin

Inspirational in Dance
People worth learning a little more about