Born Peggy Hookham, she studied ballet under Seraphima Astafieva in London and was a favorite of Fredrick Ashton, who choreographed many of his dances with her in mind. In 1934, she became a member of the Vic-Wells Ballet, and by 1940 she was the com
Born Peggy Hookham, she studied ballet under Seraphima Astafieva in London and was a favorite of Fredrick Ashton, who choreographed many of his dances with her in mind. In 1934, she became a member of the Vic-Wells Ballet, and by 1940 she was the company's prima ballerina. During a tour of Russia in 1961, she first saw Rudolf Nureyev perform, and the two became famous partners after starring together in a 1962 production of Giselle. For ten points, name this woman, best known for her role as Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, who "didn't have great feet" according to Jodie Sawyer in Center Stage.
Born Peggy Hookham, she studied ballet under Seraphima Astafieva in London and was a favorite of Fredrick Ashton, who choreographed many of his dances with her in mind.
Margot {Fonteyn}