Audrey Wagner collection of Anton Dolin memorabilia 1927-2004 1939-1984

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Audrey Wagner collection of Anton Dolin memorabilia 1927-2004 1939-1984

http://archives.nypl.org/dan/18485

One of the premier danseurs of the twentieth century, Sir Anton Dolin performed from 1923 to 1961; later choreographed and staged many ballets; wrote; and acted. A friend of Dolin's from 1945 to his death in 1983, Audrey (Wallace) Wagner collected memorabilia documenting his career. The Audrey Wagner collection of Anton Dolin memorabilia documents Dolin's entire professional career, including publicity photographs, press clippings, and programs.

.67 linear feet; 2 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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Markova, Alicia, Dame, 1910-2004

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Sir Anton Dolin was one of the twentieth century's premier danseurs, who danced with, and founded, many of the century's premier ballet companies. Born Sydney Francis Patrick Chippenhall Healey-Kay in Sussex, England, on July 27, 1904, he studied with the Russian teacher Serafina Astafieva, who taught Alicia Markova and Margot Fonteyn. Trained as an actor, Dolin also appeared in plays for his entire dance career. He made his theatrical debut at twelve and his professional dance debu...

Dolin, Anton, 1904-1983

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Anton Dolin (1904-1983) was an English ballet dancer, teacher and choreographer. He started his career with Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1921 and became one of the principal dancers for the company. Later, together with another Ballets Russes dancer Alicia Markova, he established Markova-Dolin Ballet. Dolin was instrumental in establishing London Festival Ballet (later English National Ballet). He also ocassionally appeared on stage as an actor. From the guide to the Anton Dol...