- Name: Robert Helpmann
- Date of Birth: April 09, 1909
- Place of Birth: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
Mini-bio:
Son of James Murray Helpmann & Mary (nee Gardiner), he was educated at
Prince Alfred's College, Adelaide, South Australia. He first danced solo at
the Theatre Royal, Adelaide in The Ugly Duckling in...( read more)
Prince Alfred's College, Adelaide, South Australia. He first danced solo at
the Theatre Royal, Adelaide in The Ugly Duckling in...( read more)
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Robert Helpmann mini-bio: Son of James Murray Helpmann & Mary (nee Gardiner), he was educated at
Prince Alfred's College, Adelaide, South Australia. He first danced solo at
the Theatre Royal, Adelaide in The Ugly Duckling in 1922. He went on to
become the pricipal dancer at Sadlers Wells ballet from 1933 to 1950. World
renowned as a dancer and choreographer, amongst his other achievements he
was the director of the Australian Ballet Company. He directed the world
tour of Margot Fonteyn in 1963.
Date of Death:
28 September 1986, Sydney, Australia.
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