Jane Pritchard, Curator for Dance at the V&A discusses the early career of ballet choreographer Frederick Ashton. 

The Insight event examined Ashton's early career including his admiration for Anna Pavlova and being taught by Marie Rambert. It also examined some of the choreographer's works that were performed during the 2012/13 Season such as La valse, the first production of which by Bronislava Nijinska featured Ashton performing on stage. Ashton's use of dancers and the stage.

Frederick Ashton Insight

Coppelia 2019-20 Audio Intro - Part 1

The Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden is home to The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.

Frederick Ashton Insight

The Royal Ballet and Opera

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