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Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton OM CH CBE (17 September 1904 – 18 August 1988) was a British ballet dancer and choreographer. He also worked as a director and choreographer in opera, film and revue.
Sir Frederick Ashton (born September 17, 1904, Guayaquil, Ecuador—died August 18, 1988, Sussex, England) was the principal choreographer and director of England’s Royal Ballet, the repertoire of which includes about 30 of his ballets.
With an oeuvre of over one hundred works - at least four of which, Symphonic Variations, Scènes de Ballet, The Dream and la Fille mal gardée, are 20th century masterpieces - Frederick Ashton is unquestionably one of the most important choreographers in the history of ballet.
Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet Frederick Ashton (1904–88) was one of the most influential dance figures of the 20th century.
Oct 25, 2015 · He was born in Peru, never forgot seeing Anna Pavlova, and was steeped in the high classical style. But he drew on English folk dancing, music hall and pantomime, forging something that was ...
Jun 20, 2017 · Frederick Ashton was Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet. His works define the English style of ballet, and to celebrate this heritage The Royal Ballet has put together a mixed...
Aug 20, 1988 · Sir Frederick Ashton, one of the greatest Classical choreographers of the 20th century and a former director of the Royal Ballet, died in his sleep Thursday night at his home in Sussex, England....
