There would never have been a British Ballet without Diaghilev. He had a wonderful influence.

London: W. She also establiNinette de Valoisd the Birmingham Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet School. Its first performance at Sadler's Wells was on 15 May 1931.

Dame Ninette de Valois OM CH DBE FRAD FISTD (6 June 1898 – 8 March 2001) was an Irish-born British dancer teacher choreographer and director of classical ballet. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of ballet and as the 'godmother' of English ballet.