Margot Fonteyn Book (Meredith Daneman)

A compelling and insightful biography, this book follows the extraordinary rise of Margot Fonteyn through the expert perspective of Meredith Daneman, a former dancer with the Australian Ballet and alumna of The Royal Ballet School. Charting Fonteyn’s transformation from Peggy Hookham into Britain’s most iconic ballerina under the guidance of Ninette de Valois, Frederick Ashton and Constant Lambert, Daneman explores the sense of duty, talent and circumstance that shaped her. Alongside her glittering career, the book also reveals the complex emotional world influenced by the powerful men in her life, echoing the contrast of light and shadow found in her most famous roles.

Key Features:

• Insightful biography by Meredith Daneman, a former professional ballerina
• Traces Fonteyn’s journey from Peggy Hookham to a national icon
• Highlights the guidance of de Valois, Ashton and Lambert
• Reveals the personal relationships that shaped her life and career
• A nuanced portrait of both the glamour and challenges of a ballet legend