Wendy Ellis Somes
Ballerina and producer of ballet performances
Born
December 6th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English ballerina and producer with a prominent career in ballet. Trained at the Royal Ballet School and joined The Royal Ballet. Performed in classical ballets such as 'Swan Lake' and 'The Nutcracker'. Transitioned into production after retirement from dancing, bringing ballet to a wider audience through innovative productions and collaborations. Contributed significantly to advancing ballet arts.
Performed in 'Swan Lake' and 'The Nutcracker'
Produced various ballet performances
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