Henry Danton
Henry Danton (born Henry David Boileau Down; 30 March 1919 – 10 February 2022) was a British dancer and teacher of classical ballet. He was born in Bedford, England. He worked at Sadler's Wells Ballet. In the UK, Danton performed as a soloist in the International Ballet partnering Mona Inglesby in Les Sylphides and Swan Lake 1943–44.[1]
Henry Danton | |
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| Born | Henry David Boileau Down 30 March 1919 Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK |
| Died | 10 February 2022 (aged 102) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, teacher, ballet master |
| Employer | Sadler's Wells Ballet |
| Known for | Ballet |
Danton died on 10 February 2022 at the age of 102.[2]
References
Other websites
- Photo gallery of Henry Danton teaching in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, aged 94.
- Link to BBC 4 documentary Ballet in the Blitz How World War Two Made British Ballet.
- OBT Principal Dancer Jon Drake discusses Henry Danton as ballet teacher and scholar.
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