The Bournemouth Ballet Club

The Bournemouth Ballet Club was founded by Elizabeth Collins, Ida Stewart and Nalda Murilova in 1947. The Club was formed to promote a greater appreciation and understanding of the art of Ballet, and to produce original ballets performed by student members.

Some of the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Club in its 63 years of existence included J.K. Werner, D. N. Willoughby, K. H. Kirby, Ninette de Valois, Anton Dolin, Leo Kersley, Barbara Fewster, Beryl Grey, John Field, G. B. L. Wilson, and many others of significance in the dance world.

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