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Step back in time to the enchanting world Le Moigan, the captivating dancer who graced the stage of the historic Collins Music Hall in Islington Green, London



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Step back in time to the enchanting world Le Moigan, the captivating dancer who graced the stage of the historic Collins Music Hall in Islington Green, London, during the Variety shows of 1929. With every pirouette and graceful step, Martine's performances left audiences spellbound. But off-stage, her life was far from ordinary. Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, a different Martine captivated the elite of Parisian society. This Martine was none other than Yolande Martine Gabrielle De Polastron, the Princesse De Polignac, best friend to Queen Marie-Antoinette. Their friendship was immortalized in this elegant engraving by Pannemaker after Goffineau. Yet another intriguing connection to Martine's past is that of Major General Spring Robert Rice, the Royal Engineer, who shares her namesake. Was this a coincidence or a nod to the military precision required in her art? Join us for an unforgettable day as we delve deeper into the captivating life Le Moigan, the dancer, and the enigmatic Princesse De Polignac.