Adeline Genee
Adeline Genee was a Danish-British ballet dancer who founded the Royal Academy of Dancing and was the most famous ballerina of her day.
Dancer
January 6, 1878
Capricorn
April 23, 1970
92
Aarhus, Denmark
Adeline Genée DBE, a renowned Danish-British ballet dancer and choreographer, gained global acclaim for her dynamic performances in early 20th-century classical ballet productions such as Giselle, Swan Lake, and Coppelia. As the founder of the Royal Academy of Dancing, she was the most celebrated ballerina of her era. Genée also served as a judge in numerous international dance competitions.