Moreton, Ursula (1903–1973)

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Moreton, Ursula (1903–1973)

English ballet dancer. Born Mar 13, 1903, in Southsea, England; died June 24, 1973, in London.

Danced with Tamara Karsavina in London (1920); taught at Ninette de Valois' Academy of Choreographic Arts and appeared in numerous de Valois premieres, including Les Petits Riens (1928), Hommages aux Belle Viennoises (1929) and Narcissus and Echo (1932); performed with Camargo Society and Vic-Wells troupe, where she danced in works by de Valois, Ashton and Fokine; upon retirement from performance career (1946), taught and co-directed at Sadler's Wells Theater Ballet; served as principal of Royal Ballet School (1952–68).

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