Peggy van Praagh

Birth : 1910-09-01, London, United Kingdom

Death : 1990-01-15

History

Dame Margaret "Peggy" van Praagh DBE was a British ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, repetiteur, producer, advocate and director, who spent much of her later career in Australia. (via Wikipedia)

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Movies

The Australian Ballet: Coppélia

Choreographer

This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischevious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, is a triumph.