Category Archives: Ballet Professionals

Personal reflections on the passing of an historic figure Continue reading →

“Natalia Makarova came to the West”, says David, “to dance the more contemporary repertoire” Continue reading →

Maria Fay on the state of dance (1999)… Continue reading →

Lawrence Vaughan Adams was the younger brother of David Adams, and also took up dancing as a profession initially for health reasons. The following is per Davids’ writings… Continue reading →

In 1961, David left the National Ballet of Canada and traveled to London England, and through a friend, met up with Maria Fay. Continue reading →

Early in 1941,I was rehearsing for my Grade 4 R.A.D. exam with Gweneth Lloyd Continue reading →

I have said earlier in this document that I believe choreographers are born, not created, and I am still very much of that mind Continue reading →

Dame Adeline Genee was born Anina Jensen in Aarhus, Jutland, Denmark in 1878 Continue reading →

Teacher, dancer and choreographer Continue reading →

Dame Adeline Genee was born Anina Jensen in Aarhus, Jutland, Denmark in 1878. She was described as “witchery, a fairy to the dance, a perennial wonder child, a beloved favorite.” Genee devoted her career to setting the dance once again … Continue reading →