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Sir Frederick Ashton, ballet dancer in Apparitions
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Sir Frederick Ashton, ballet dancer in Apparitions
Sir Frederick Ashton, ballet dancer in Apparitions, the Vic-Wells Ballet, supplement to The Dancing Times, December 1937 Date: 1937
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Apparitions Ashton Ballet Dancer Frederick Shadow Slim Supplement Times Wells 1937 December
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This photograph captures Sir Frederick Ashton, a legendary British ballet dancer, in the role of an apparition in the Vic-Wells Ballet's production of "Apparitions." Dated 1937, this image was published as a supplement to The Dancing Times in December of that year. Ashton's ethereal and slim figure is illuminated against a dark, textured wall, creating an intriguing contrast between the dancer and his shadowy surroundings. The elegance and grace of his pose, with one arm raised and the other hand delicately placed on his hip, exudes a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. Ashton, who was born in 1904, began his dance training at the age of 13 at the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. He joined the Vic-Wells Ballet, later known as the Sadler's Wells Ballet and now the Royal Ballet, in 1926, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become a principal dancer. In addition to his successful career as a performer, Ashton also choreographed numerous ballets for the company, including "Cinderella," "La Fille Mal Gardée," and "Symphonic Variations." This photograph is a testament to Ashton's artistry and the captivating allure of ballet during the 1930s. The image invites viewers to imagine the magic and wonder that unfolded on stage during performances of "Apparitions," a ballet that showcased the supernatural and otherworldly, and solidified Ashton's reputation as a master of the genre.
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