Marie rambert autobiography meaning
Marie rambert autobiography meaning
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Marie Rambert
Polish-born English dancer (1888–1982)
Dame Marie Rambert DBE | |
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Rambert in 1948 | |
| Born | Cyvia Rambam (1888-02-20)20 February 1888 Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 12 June 1982(1982-06-12) (aged 94) London, England |
| Nationality | Polish British |
| Occupation(s) | Ballerina and dance pedagogue |
| Years active | 1912–1979 |
| Known for | Founder of Ballet Rambert, now Rambert Dance Company |
| Spouse | Ashley Dukes (1918–1959; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Dame Marie RambertDBE (born Cyvia Rambam; 20 February 1888 – 12 June 1982) was a Polish-born English dancer and pedagogue who exerted great influence on British ballet, both as a dancer and teacher.
Early years and background
Born to a liberal Lithuanian Jewish family in Warsaw, Congress Poland, she was originally named Cyvia (Cesia) Rambam. Her father and two of his brothers later changed their last names to make them seem only children in order