Q: Who was Dame Ninette de Valois?
A: Dame Ninette de Valois was an Irish-born British dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director of classical ballet.
Q: With which dance company did Dame Ninette de Valois dance professionally?
A: Dame Ninette de Valois danced professionally with Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and reached the rank of soloist.
Q: What did Dame Ninette de Valois establish after Serge Diaghilev's death?
A: After Serge Diaghilev's death, Dame Ninette de Valois established The Royal Ballet, which became one of the foremost ballet companies of the 20th century.
Q: Besides The Royal Ballet, which other ballet companies did Dame Ninette de Valois establish?
A: Besides The Royal Ballet, Dame Ninette de Valois also established the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet School.
Q: What is Dame Ninette de Valois widely regarded as?
A: Dame Ninette de Valois is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of ballet and as the 'godmother' of English ballet.
Q: What does OM CH DBE FRAD FISTD signify after Dame Ninette de Valois's name?
A: OM CH DBE FRAD FISTD signify various honours awarded to Dame Ninette de Valois, such as Order of Merit (OM), Companion of Honour (CH), Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE), Fellow of the Royal Academy of Dance (FRAD), and Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (FISTD).
Q: When did Dame Ninette de Valois die?
A: Dame Ninette de Valois died on 8 March 2001.
