Fonteyn
Americannoun
noun
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One of Japan’s most-celebrated dancers, she performed with Rudolf Nureyev 200 times and toured with Margot Fonteyn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Inspired by the legendary ballet icons Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev, Jones delivered an exuberant spectacle at the Ecole Militaire annex on Friday.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
He brought a galaxy of dance luminaries into his list of authors when he was editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Arlene Croce, Margot Fonteyn, Lincoln Kirstein, Natalia Makarova, Paul Taylor.
From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
Ms. Seymour and Gable were dropped from the main cast, and the ballet opened with Rudolf Nureyev and prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn, to whom she was forced to teach the steps.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2023
A star was born, and Rojo was often compared with Margot Fonteyn.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2022
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