Marie Rambert(1888-1982)
- Actress
- Director
- Casting Director
A pioneer figure in British ballet since the 1920's. Marie was
recruited by Diaghilev to assist Nijinsky with his choreography for The
Rite of Spring. She settled in London and formed her own company, The
Ballet Rambert. Based at the tiny Mercury Theatre she managed to create
many notable ballets and to bring on some notable dancers and
choreographers such as Sir Frederick Ashton. In 1966 she led the London modern
dance movement.
