koshka_jete Posted May 13, 2001 Share Posted May 13, 2001 I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of, or even better seen Henry Danton dance? Presently he is my teacher, but he was once a prominent dancer. He danced with Sadler Wells Ballet, Roland Petit's Ballet de Paris, and Australian National Ballet. He was also artistic director of Ballet Nacional de Venesuela. Lately I have been trying to research his past, but have not been very successful. He is a very modest man and shares some stories with his students--but I was hoping some ballet buffs out there could give me a glimpse into the past of a teacher I dearly treasure. Thanks to all. Katya Link to comment
Leigh Witchel Posted May 13, 2001 Share Posted May 13, 2001 I'm sure you will have a few responses. In 1946, Danton was in the original cast of Ashton's masterwork Symphonic Variations, and that earned him his place in the history books. Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted May 13, 2001 Share Posted May 13, 2001 Sing to the opening bars of "Symphonic Variations": Margot FONteyn, Moira SHEARer, Michael SOMES, Brian SHAW, Henry DANton...and PAMela May. [ 05-13-2001: Message edited by: Mel Johnson ] Link to comment
Jane Simpson Posted May 16, 2001 Share Posted May 16, 2001 From Peter Noble's book British Ballet (1948): Henry Danton: born Bedford (England)..made his debut with the Allied Ballet in 1942 in Les Sylphides...from 1943-4 he danced with the International Ballet, partnering Mona Inglesby in Les Sylphides, Lac de Cygnes...he joined Sadler's Wells Ballet in 1944...and Metropolitan Ballet in 1947 Link to comment
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