Ballet dancer who had a great influence on ballet in Britain. Born Cyvia Ramberg in Poland. Arrived in England in 1914. Married Ashley Dukes in 1918, a marriage which lasted until his death. Founded her own company in 1926, originally called the Ballet Club and then Ballet Rambert. Died at home in Campden Hill Gardens.
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Dame Marie Rambert
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British Ballet
Here was the birthplace of British ballet, home of the Ballet Club and the Ba...
Dame Marie Rambert
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